Dual Diagnosis Clinician - Child & Family

BestCare Treatment Services•Prineville, OR

About The Position

As an important part of the multidisciplinary Child & Family Treatment Team, the Dual Diagnosis Clinician works with youth clients and their families, providing individual, group, and family counseling services. Therapeutic interventions use an integrated approach to address underlying issues related to substance abuse and co-occurring mental health needs. The clinician also serves as a liaison for youth and families in need of community services. The role provides outpatient services, conducts comprehensive assessments, develops treatment and safety plans, delivers evidence-based interventions and psychoeducation, supports crisis prevention and stabilization, and coordinates with treatment-team members, referral sources, and community partners. The clinician maintains required documentation and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and professional standards. The listed salary range is $31.19–$41.19.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Mental Health, Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Child & Family, or another behavioral science field.
At least 1 year of experience working with youth in a behavioral health setting.
At least 1 year of experience working with substance-use disorder.
At least 1 year of experience providing family counseling.
For individuals in recovery from substance-use disorder, continuous recovery for the 2 years preceding hire.
QMHP certification, or registration for QMHP-R, CSWA, or PCA within one week of hire, with eligibility and commitment to attain certification within 6 months or 2 years, respectively.
Current CADC-I certification.
Valid Oregon driver license, or ability to obtain one upon hire, and insurability under the organization’s auto liability coverage policy; minimum age 21 and at least 3 years without DUI or moving violations.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience working with youth in a behavioral health setting is preferred.
Two years of experience working with substance-use disorder is preferred.
Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

Work as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team providing outpatient services to youth clients and their families.
Conduct comprehensive assessments, including assessment of trauma and its impact, and provide and justify mental health diagnoses.
Assess strengths, behavioral health needs, current functioning, and needs across key life domains such as school, family, social life, and community.
Develop treatment plans with youth and families, written in the family’s language and including measurable indicators of progress.
Use evidence-based interventions in individual, family, and group therapy.
Work with clients and families to identify and address risks and safety concerns at home, school, and in the community.
Collaborate with treatment-team members and other agencies to foster a safe, supportive environment for communication, healing, and growth.
Develop individualized safety plans with youth and families, and regularly monitor and update them.
Use crisis de-escalation skills to prevent or stabilize crises and help youth and families develop their own crisis de-escalation skills.
Help youth and families build adaptive and emotional coping skills, including emotional regulation, problem-solving, communication, conflict management, and decision-making.
Educate and support clients and families about addiction, recovery, co-occurring issues, relapse prevention, and coping skills.
Provide initial and ongoing psychoeducation about diagnoses, behavioral health needs, and applicable intervention strategies.
Maintain client-file and agency-log documentation in the EHR within agency timelines and standards.
Comply with applicable state and federal laws and regulations, including HIPAA, scope of practice, accreditation standards, OHA, and OSHA requirements.
Model appropriate professional behavior with staff, clients, and community partners.
Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with community partners, including county DHS and Health Departments, Adult Community Justice, Public Health, and other programs and departments.
Communicate with referral sources about client progress when needed and appropriate under confidentiality requirements.
Perform other related duties as assigned by the Clinical Supervisor or Program Director.