Behavioral Health Specialist I, Crisis Team - Night shift

Deschutes County Human Resources•Bend, OR

22h•Onsite

About The Position

This Behavioral Health Specialist I position works as part of a multi-disciplinary team providing services and supports to individuals and families in crisis. This position will provide case management and crisis intervention services for individuals, including high-risk children and adults needing hospital, residential, or respite care presenting to the Deschutes County Stabilization Center in crisis, and will also respond to crisis calls with a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) as a part of the Community Crisis Response Team (CCRT). Some of the case management services include outreach and welfare checks, crisis support, support for client’s basic needs, support for gaining entitlements, de-escalation, and helping to secure crisis placements. Additionally, this position provides phone and face-to-face crisis screenings and referrals, comprehensive crisis assessments, and crisis interventions in consultation with a QMHP. This position is also responsible for triaging and coordinating with both community partners, such as law enforcement and dispatch, and QMHPs. This position will work night shift, Sunday through Wednesday. Specific hours to be determined at time of hire.

Requirements

Knowledge of or experience with: General concepts of mental health treatment, substance use disorder treatment and community resources.
Well-developed human relations, interviewing, and writing skills.
General concepts of crisis/risk assessments.
Skill in: Illustrating good time management skills and adaptability.
Maintaining composure under stress and pressure.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other employees, clients and their families, other agencies, and the public at all times.
Working effectively in a team setting as well as independently.
Preparing reports and documenting client services in a timely and professional manner.
Demonstrating professional and ethical behavior.
Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral sciences field; OR any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills and knowledge to perform the job.
Driving is a requirement for this position.
Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Oregon driver's license within 30 days of hire date.
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule when necessary, to meet client and department needs.
Must have dependable transportation and be able and willing to drive throughout Deschutes County in sometimes adverse weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

Previous work with individuals with behavioral health issues providing case management and/or skills training.
Knowledge of crisis and emergency resources.
Electronic medical record and clinical documentation experience.
Substance abuse training, experience, and/or certification.
Experience working with people with serious and persistent mental illness (SPMI) populations.
Previous experience working in medical settings/medical knowledge.
Bilingual in Spanish and English.

Responsibilities

Providing crisis assessments and services to individuals and families in our community.
Providing mental health and case management care to individuals admitted to respite unit.
Coordinating care with community partners for those we serve in crisis services (hospital staff, emergency services providers, etc.).
Coordinating within the crisis team to provide seamless care at a 24-hour facility.
Co-responding to community-based calls within a multidisciplinary team.