Mental Health Associate III - ACT
About The Position
Provides community-based services to support individuals with significant mental health issues in achieving their recovery goals, including specialized services for consumers with Substance Use Disorders. This position is for Mental Health Associate II employees who also possess an Oregon Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) credential. The role provides support, education, and case management; coordinates with consumers’ natural supports, families, caregivers, and providers; assists consumers in accessing benefits and services; and supports safety and crisis planning. It also completes substance abuse assessments to establish ASAM criteria, facilitates or co-facilitates co-occurring disorders groups, and supports integrated treatment planning and consultation. The position maintains clinical documentation and applicable professional, legal, and ethical standards, meets departmental productivity expectations, uses the medical record system and office technologies, and works effectively within a multidisciplinary team. The working environment is a typical office setting, with frequent travel within the county and infrequent travel within the state. The stated schedule is 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Requirements
- Must be a Qualified Mental Health Associate or eligible.
- Bachelor’s degree in health or behavioral health, or a combination of at least three years of work experience, training, or education in mental health.
- Must be an Oregon Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor.
- Valid driver license required.
- Good time-management skills and ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Good clinical writing and composition skills.
- Regular and consistent attendance is required.
- Ability to accept supervision and adhere to County and Department policies.
- Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with other employees, maintain a positive attitude, and represent the County and Department positively in the community.
Responsibilities
- Provide support, education, and case management to consumers to help them achieve recovery goals using a strength-based approach.
- Use motivational interviewing and provide stage-appropriate interventions.
- Utilize and enhance consumers’ natural supports.
- Coordinate services with involved family members, caregivers, medical and psychiatric providers, and other providers.
- Assist consumers in accessing available benefits and services.
- Continuously evaluate health and safety issues, implement appropriate crisis planning, and assist consumers in self-directing a crisis plan.
- Support community groups and organizations that enhance consumer recovery.
- Work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Develop recovery-oriented treatment plans with measurable, objective goals and complete clear, organized, timely progress notes.
- Use the computer medical record system and newer office technologies.
- Maintain applicable professional, legal, and ethical standards, including confidentiality, dual relations, and informed consent.
- Maintain departmental productivity standards and carry out other instructions from the supervisor and/or Director.
- Complete substance abuse assessments to establish ASAM criteria for admission to residential and other higher levels of treatment.
- Facilitate or co-facilitate co-occurring disorders groups and assist in developing and advocating for other necessary treatment services.
- Assist other clinicians and their clients in developing integrated treatment plans for co-occurring disorders.
- Provide individual and group consultation regarding co-occurring disorders.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
