Behavioral Health Crisis Clinical Supervisor

Center for Human Development • La Grande, OR

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About The Position

Center for Human Development Inc. is seeking a full-time Behavioral Health Crisis Clinical Supervisor to provide clinical supervision of the CHD Mobile Crisis Intervention Team (MCIT). Works under the general supervision of the Behavioral Health Head of Clinical Operations and Director of Behavioral Health. Supervises MCIT staff, responsible for ongoing program development, and serves as a liaison to the community. Provides consultation, training, and technical assistance to MCIT staff. The Crisis Clinical Supervisor provides after-hours emergency services, phone consultations, and crisis intervention. This position may carry a small caseload as determined with a maximum of 10 clients.

Requirements

• Master's degree from an accredited university in behavioral/mental health, psychology, sociology, or other human services related field.
• Must have 2 years post masters experience.
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Practicing Counselor (LPC) for at least 2 years preferred.
• Two years of experience in a comparable position dedicated to quality/health improvement in a managed care organization or provider group or governmental agency or similar setting preferred.
• Ability to function in a team-based environment.
• Ability to effectively problem solve.
• Ability to manage individuals and teams through coaching, mentoring, training, and delegation.
• Effective oral and written communication.
• QMHP's must be credentialed as a mental health investigator or willing to pursue credentialing.
• Must possess a valid Oregon Driver's license and be insurable for client service purposes, travel between business offices, and to attend required meetings and/or trainings.
• Must pass all criminal history check requirements as required by ORS 536-181.537 and in accordance with OAR 407-007-0200-407-007-0370 and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates with community partners and provides education and support to community partners, i.e. Sheriff's Department, hospital, courts, etc.
• Staffs and provides support over the phone for crisis staff (24/7)
• Actively responds to crisis (assessment and coordinating of care)
• Oversees civil commitment process.
• Supervises clinical practice.
• Provides clinical supervision (individual and group) to all crisis staff.
• Holds staff accountable for performance measures including productivity, timely documentation of clinical services, compliance with Medicaid and other regulatory and funding authorities.
• Conducts clinical case review; develops clinical best practices and standards; provides clinical consultation with department services and community providers; monitors clinical progress.
• Facilitates team development: how team members work together; conflict resolution; and acts as 'lead change agent' with teams.
• Provides ongoing training and support around risk assessment, safety planning, and coordination of care.
• Reports unresolved performance issues that may require personnel action directly to personnel rep and Head of Clinical Operations.
• Works with the team to develop quality improvement processes.
• Collaborates with the tech services team in the development of a data-tracking process.
• Responsible for developing alternatives to hospitalization for the population served by the team.
• Communicates effectively verbally and in writing.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Up to $3500 in relocation assistance.
• Up to $2000 towards first month rent.
• Paid time off.
• Medical plan that includes acupuncture, chiropractic and naturopathic.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life/AD&D insurance.
• Long-term disability insurance.
• Excellent retirement benefit with generous contribution to 401k after orientation.
• Professional Development Plan.
• Paid renewal leave.
• Annual employee appreciation picnics and dinners.
• Mental Health Days.
• Gym discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees