Mental Health Consultant Black Cultural KSA - FLOAT + 10% Jail side Hourly Premium + 5% Hourly KSA

Multnomah County•Portland, OR

1d•$41 - $51•Onsite

About The Position

The Mental Health Consultant Black Cultural KSA (AA MHC KSA) provides direct services of assessment, crisis intervention, counseling and case management for the mentally ill client population in jail. Indirect services include case consultation, group facilitation, education, research and selected assigned administrative and patient care duties. You will create a culture of respect, trust and understanding for the highly diverse populations the Health Department serves in the office and in the community. African American culture Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA): These positions require advanced knowledge of and experience working with the African-American community. This would be demonstrated by understanding and supporting cultural considerations that impact clients, including over-representation of Black, Indigenous and other People of Color in the criminal/legal system and the impact of trauma, including racial trauma. Specifically knows the African-American/Black Community, historical and current barriers to mental health services and has knowledge of the traditions, values and customs. This position is a FLOAT and may float to any of the three locations within Corrections Health. The three locations would include: 1. The Multnomah County Detention Center (Downtown- adult population) 2. The Juvenile Detention Center (NE Portland-youth population). 3. Inverness Jail Detention Center (Near PDX airport)

Requirements

Must be a Certified Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP-C) with the Mental Health & Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO) or hold an Independent license (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, PsyD) through the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists, the Oregon Board of Licensed Social Workers, or the Oregon Board of Psychology.
Current CPR/BLS certification (Valid certification upon hire)
The position requires a background investigation which may include being fingerprinted. Employment is contingent on passing a background investigation.
The employee holding the position is designated as an Essential Employee under Multnomah County Personnel Rule 3-15-015, Essential Employees.

Nice To Haves

2 years of experience working in a fast-paced clinical setting as a master’s level clinician providing individual and group psychotherapy, diagnostic assessment and treatment .
Independent licensure in Oregon (e.g. Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Counselor, Licensed Clinical Psychologist) or license eligible based on your current education.
Experience in a corrections setting or other secure setting.
Experience in severe mental illness, risk assessment, and crisis intervention.
Certification in Alcohol and Drug Counseling is desirable.

Responsibilities

Provide direct services of assessment, crisis intervention, counseling, case management, and discharge planning for the mentally ill client population in jail.
Provide indirect services including case consultation, group facilitation, education, research and selected assigned administrative and patient care duties.
Receive clients on a referred, emergent or follow-up basis; responsible for initial psychiatric/psychological workup; at the time of client visit; formulates definitive assessment and treatment plan, utilizing DSM 5 diagnostic criteria as well as ASAM placement criteria
Provide direct patient care crisis intervention, counseling and client education, including how to access community resources.
Ability to use electronic medical records; accurately document client's care through the use of SOAP charting.
Ability to manage a large caseload, and to interface with provider and support staff.
Use appropriate skills to defuse potentially violent or aggressive situations.
Participate actively in the Mental Health Team, consulting with providers, nurses, and monitoring client response to treatment; and in court process, when subpoenaed, to explain client's mental health status.
Work closely with Correction Deputies and Juvenile Custody Support Specialists in their day-to-day encounters with mentally ill clients.