Behavioral Health Specialist II - Adult Outpatient Integrated Care

Deschutes County Human Resources • Bend, OR

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a part of the Adult Outpatient Integrated Care Team, the Behavioral Health Specialist II primarily provides individual and group counseling, assessment and service planning services to individuals with current behavioral health needs and co-occurring medical needs. You will have the opportunity to provide intensive outpatient services to a diverse group of adults with mental health and co-occurring medical and/or substance use conditions. This includes individuals with a variety of diagnoses or experiences including, but not limited to anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, Bi-polar disorder, and psychosis. In addition to being skilled at providing individual and group counseling, a successful candidate is one who is willing and able to provide integrated health interventions, family focused treatment services, case management services, lead therapy groups, and work as part of a multidisciplinary team. Our team provides collaborative team-based care, so you will work closely with case managers, peers support specialists, psychiatry providers and RN’s for treatment planning and service coordination. We provide services within an intensive treatment model, which offers a variety of services to clients within an episodic model of care, so that our focus is on stabilizing clients and readying them to graduate from our care and move to a lower level of care, when indicated. This position works as part of an intensive outpatient approach from our Courtney Clinic in Bend. Services will be provided face-to-face, via video, and over the phone with clients. The work schedule for this position is typically Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm; alternative schedules may be considered. This position is located in Bend and may be eligible for hybrid of in-office/remote work as allowed by policy and approved by the supervisor.

Requirements

• Knowledge of or experience with: Preparing concise and complete assessments, service plans and documentation related to client treatment, progress and services in a timely and professional manner.
• Screening, assessing and diagnosing clients for services.
• Implementing evidence-based therapy practices and core counseling skills.
• Skill in: Effective written and verbal communication.
• Working effectively both independently and in a team setting.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other employees, clients and their families, other agencies, and the public at all times.
• Maintaining professionalism in accordance with ethical standards and confidentiality requirements.
• Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Recreational Therapy, Music Therapy, Art Therapy or a behavioral science field; AND one (1) year of experience in the behavioral health field; OR any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills and knowledge to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Registration/certification requirements under the Mental Health and Addiction Counseling Board of Oregon (MHACBO) that apply to Qualified Mental Health Professionals (QMHP) hired by Deschutes County Health Services (DCHS). This only applies to QMHPs who do not possess current licensure or are currently pursuing licensure as an LCSW, LMFT, or LPC.
• 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 have dependable transportation and be able and willing to drive throughout Deschutes County in sometimes adverse weather conditions.
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule when necessary, to meet client and department needs.
• Must have a Criminal Background check through the State Background Check Unit/Orchards, which may also include being fingerprinted.
• Candidates must not be excluded (or Opt-out) from participation in the federal health care programs (Medicaid, Medicare and other federally funded programs that provide health benefits); AND must not be excluded from participating in federal procurement (Federal Acquisition Regulation) and non-procurement activities (Executive Order No. 12549).
• All clinicians providing Mental Health services must be eligible to be enrolled in Oregon Medicaid as a MH Provider within the first 30 days for hire.

Nice To Haves

• Current licensure without restrictions from a recognized governing board in Oregon as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marital and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).
• CADC certification and/or experience providing addictions treatment.
• Experience with evidenced-base models of therapy, such as DBT, CBT, EMDR and/or CPT.
• Experience treating individuals with SPMI, bipolar, and/or PTSD disorders.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling services to clients and families.
• Prepare comprehensive assessments using the DSM-V-TR, service plans, and progress notes.
• Provide crisis risk assessment and safety plans when needed.
• Coordination with medical providers, child welfare, and other community partners.
• Collaboration with other Deschutes County Behavioral Health teams.

Benefits

• Robust healthcare package covers medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage at a minimal cost of $100 for employee only and $121 per month for employee plus dependents, which includes an innovative on-site clinic, pharmacy, and wellness and wellbeing services.
• Life insurance
• Retirement (PERS)
• Generous paid time-off (14-18 hours/month to start, pro-rated for part-time)
• Holidays
• Professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level