Behavioral Health Assessment and Planning Clinician - FLOAT (Limited Duration 2 Yrs)

Multnomah County•Portland, OR

2d•$39 - $48

About The Position

THIS WORK MATTERS! Corrections Health provides medically necessary health care to Adults in Custody (AICs) and Youth in Custody (YICs) in Multnomah County jails. Behavioral Health Assessment and Planning Clinician - FLOAT provides services of assessment, crisis intervention, counseling and care coordination for identified individuals in jail. Other services include case consultation, group facilitation, education, attention to evidence-based practices and selected assigned administrative and client care duties. This assignment may float to any of the three locations within Corrections Health. The three locations would include: 1. The Multnomah County Detention Center (Downtown- adult population) 2. The Juvenile Detention Center (NE Portland-youth population) 3. Inverness Jail Detention Center (Near PDX airport) This position is essential to the public health and safety, and required to report for duty regardless of County decisions to close or curtail other county operations. Every employee shares the responsibility for promptly bringing to the County's attention conduct that interferes with providing a work environment free of illegal discrimination and harassment. If interested in this opportunity, please apply immediately as we are scheduling interviews! Come join us in doing work that matters! Depending upon assignment, you will be performing some or all of the following duties, which are a representative sample of the level of work appropriate to these positions: Triage/Direct Care: Conduct initial mental health assessments using current DSM-5-TR diagnostic criteria. Facilitate coordination and referrals for subsequent care. Provide direct client care through crisis intervention, counseling, and client education, including guidance on accessing community resources. Initiate, monitor, and discontinue suicide watch as clinically indicated. The Behavioral Health Assessment and Planning Clinician - FLOAT primarily focuses on providing a high volume of accurate bio-psycho-social, diagnostic assessments, risk assessments, treatment planning, and safety planning to clients entering mental health services. This role typically will not carry a caseload. All other aspects of triage/direct care are assigned as needed such as urgent intervention and caseload coverage. Documentation: Documents client care with precision, adhering to national evidence-based clinical standards. Utilizes Electronic Health Records and Multnomah County Sheriff Office databases for clinical note and encounter documentation. Care Coordination: As the designated Responsible Mental Health Authority, Behavioral Health Assessment and Planning Clinician - FLOAT are responsible for providing and receiving clinical consultation. This includes consultation with other Corrections Health staff, Multnomah County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) staff, and external entities such as outpatient providers, partner agencies, and legal agencies. Such consultations are to be conducted as clinically indicated for care coordination, ensuring that appropriate releases of information are in place. Behavioral Health Assessment and Planning Clinician - FLOAT are also required to attend and actively participate in site-specific staff meetings, clinical huddles, and any other meetings mandated by mental health leadership. Training, Development, Supervision and Consultation Behavioral Health Assessment and Planning Clinician - FLOAT must complete 12 hours of annual professional training and continuing education, per NCCHC standards and Corrections Health leadership. They are also required to complete all assigned management training. Behavioral Health Assessment and Planning Clinician - FLOAT may develop and deliver training to Corrections Health, MCSO, and external partners. They must attend and participate in individual and group clinical and administrative supervision and consult with the Corrections Health mental health team and leadership on clinical issues.

Requirements

Must be a Certified Qualified Mental Health Professional - (QMHP-C) with the Mental Health & Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO) - more information can be found at MHACBO website. QMHP-C OR any license through The Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists or The Oregon Board of The Board of Licensed Social Workers.
Current CPR/BLS certification (Valid certification upon hire)
The position requires a background investigation which may include being fingerprinted. Employment is contingent on passing a background investigation.
The employee holding the position is designated as an Essential Employee under Multnomah County Personnel Rule 3-15-015, Essential Employees.
Attach a Resume demonstrating you meeting minimum qualifications
Attach Master’s level transcripts to be considered for this position.

Nice To Haves

2 years of experience working in a fast-paced clinical setting as a master’s level clinician providing individual and group psychotherapy, diagnostic assessment and treatment .
Independent licensure in Oregon (e.g. Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Counselor, Licensed Clinical Psychologist) or license eligible based on your current education.
Experience in a corrections setting or other secure setting.
Experience in severe mental illness, risk assessment, and crisis intervention.
Certification in Alcohol and Drug Counseling is desirable.

Responsibilities

Conduct initial mental health assessments using current DSM-5-TR diagnostic criteria.
Facilitate coordination and referrals for subsequent care.
Provide direct client care through crisis intervention, counseling, and client education, including guidance on accessing community resources.
Initiate, monitor, and discontinue suicide watch as clinically indicated.
Documents client care with precision, adhering to national evidence-based clinical standards.
Utilizes Electronic Health Records and Multnomah County Sheriff Office databases for clinical note and encounter documentation.
Responsible for providing and receiving clinical consultation.
Attend and actively participate in site-specific staff meetings, clinical huddles, and any other meetings mandated by mental health leadership.
Complete 12 hours of annual professional training and continuing education, per NCCHC standards and Corrections Health leadership.
Attend and participate in individual and group clinical and administrative supervision and consult with the Corrections Health mental health team and leadership on clinical issues.