Mental Health Specialist II/III/IV

Community Counseling Solutions•Hermiston, OR

38d•$27 - $54•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Mental Health Specialist to join our Behavioral Health team. This part-time position offers a unique opportunity for a bachelor’s-level professional or above, who is passionate about mental health, committed to advancing their career or wanting to dedicate time to help staff on the front line. Community Counseling Solutions provides a team-based Servant Leadership environment! Located in Eastern Oregon with year-round recreation based near the Columbia River and at the base of the Blue Mountains. Big city amenities in rural family-oriented communities. Apply Directly at https://ccswebsite.org/employment/ Our mission is to provide dynamic, progressive, and diverse supports to improve the well-being of our communities and we’re looking for motivated employees to help us continue our vision! Benefits include: Student loan forgiveness (NHSC & Public Service) Paid licensure supervision. Employee Assistance Program DESCRIPTION Provide culturally competent and appropriate behavioral health assessments (mental health and substance use disorder), service plans, screenings, consults and treatment to staff working at Good Shepherd Healthcare System (GSH). Where applicable, the position provides the treatment in accordance with the Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR’s) and the mission and values of CCS. Also provides GSH staff training and support. The position works closely with other involved community partners and is professional in all aspects of service delivery. Additionally, this position assists administration in meeting the behavioral health needs of the community.

Requirements

MHS IV - Either a doctorate degree from an accredited college in social work, psychology or other human service-related field is required, or a master’s degree with accompanying certification as an Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).
MHS III - Requires a master’s degree from an accredited college in social work, psychology or other human service related field.
MHS II w/ Variance - Must possess bachelor’s degree and be enrolled or willing to enroll in a Master’s program within 4 months of hire.
Must obtain QMHP certification within three months of hire.
Must have or be able to obtain certification as a Certified Mental Health Investigator.
Must possess, or have the ability to acquire, knowledge of symptoms and challenges faced by people with mental illness and addictions. Must have, or possess the ability to acquire, knowledge about relevant OAR’s.
Must have the ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing and have the ability to work independently and complete all designated tasks and/or assignments in a thorough and timely fashion.
Must have skills to professionally work with the public and the ability to coordinate services across various agencies and community groups.
Must be able to develop cooperative and respectful relationships with patients and their families.
Must have knowledge, or the ability to acquire knowledge, about the recovery model.
Must possess the ability to represent the interest of the customer and the agency in a favorable light in the community.
Must have the ability to work well with teams and other groups of individuals.
Must be computer literate and have the ability to type and utilize word processing and other software programs/systems.
The position requires the handling of highly confidential information. Must adhere to rules and laws pertaining to patient confidentiality.
Must pass all criminal history check requirements as required by ORS 181.536-181.537 and in accordance with OAR 410-007-0200 through 410-007-0380.
In addition to a pre-employment background check, each employee, volunteer and contractor shall be checked on a monthly basis against the OIG and GSA exclusion lists, as well as other federal and state agency lists. If it is discovered that an employee, volunteer or contractor is excluded or sanctioned it will be the cause for immediate termination of employment, volunteering, or the termination of the contract.
PRE HIRE DRUG SCREEN REQUIRED
Must hold a valid driver’s license as well as personal auto insurance for privately owned Vehicles utilized for CCS business such as patient service purposes, travel between business offices and the community, to attend required meetings and trainings.
Must show proof of $300,000 or more liability coverage for bodily injury and $100,000 or more in property damage and maintain said level of coverage for the duration of employment at CCS.

Responsibilities

Provide full clinical services to staff working in a hospital setting; facilitate debriefings and support sessions for staff; deliver training and education related to mental health and wellness; collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care.
This position will primarily support GSH staff. Services may be provided on-site and at times via telehealth. A key responsibility will be to help build relationships between primary care providers and clinical staff.
This position will provide full clinical services to staff working at GSH: screening, assessments, service planning, individual and group therapy, consultation, and all other allowed clinical services.
Actively participate in joint case planning and coordination with GSH employees and relevant agency partners. Act as a liaison with other agencies. Act as an advocate when appropriate.
Actively participate in group and individual supervision sessions.
Perform limited joint case planning and coordination in areas of behavioral health with other community agencies including but not limited to: schools, group homes, police organizations, district attorney’s offices, courts, community clinics and hospitals and other agencies in the Department of Human Services.
Assist GSH staff in care coordination and patient placement/connection with outside providers and partners.
Provide behavioral health and addiction education, prevention and information to GSH staff. Help orient GSH staff to collaborative care models. This may include informal in-service training as well.
Assist other clinicians in the facilitation of groups as requested, on a limited basis.
Complete all paperwork in a way that is professional, clinically sound and timely as prescribed by the OAR’s and other pertinent guidelines. Required to ensure that all paperwork is present, and/or the patient record is well maintained.
Attend trainings, meetings, conferences, etc. as directed by administration and use the information gathered to benefit the agency and the customers.
Utilize agency software/computer systems to prepare current patient records of treatment and reports as necessary and required.
Must report all abuse to appropriate legal office, complete all necessary paperwork and investigations, and develop safety plans as required.
Other responsibilities as assigned.