Mental Health Specialist II, III or IV

Community Counseling Solutions•Pendleton, OR

6d•$57,300 - $112,700•Onsite

About The Position

Community Counseling Solutions is hiring a Mental Health Specialist at level II, III, or IV to provide culturally competent behavioral health treatment to people served by the organization. Services must comply with Oregon Administrative Rules and CCS’s mission and values. The role works closely with community partners, supports the agency’s response to community behavioral health needs, and reports to a Clinical Supervisor, Clinical Director, or Site Manager depending on location. The position does not supervise other employees. The role provides clinical services to children, adults, and families, including screening, assessment, individual and group therapy, consultation, and other permitted clinical services. It also includes case coordination, client advocacy, behavioral health and addiction education, emergency and crisis response, civil commitment-related duties, intensive children’s treatment, documentation, and collaboration with staff and community agencies. The position is based in Pendleton and combines office work with work in the community and clients’ homes. It is listed as 1 FTE with an expectation of 40 hours per week. After-hours emergency services are provided on a rotating 24-hour basis. The required education depends on level: MHS IV requires a doctorate in a related field or a master’s degree with specified clinical licensure; MHS III requires a related master’s degree; and MHS II with variance requires a bachelor’s degree and enrollment in, or willingness to enroll in, a master’s program within four months of hire. The role requires or requires the ability to obtain specified mental health investigator and addiction counselor certifications, along with a valid driver’s license and personal auto insurance meeting stated coverage minimums. A pre-hire drug screen and required criminal background checks apply.

Requirements

For MHS IV: Doctorate from an accredited college in social work, psychology, or another human-service-related field, or a master’s degree with certification as an LPC, LCSW, or LMFT.
For MHS III: Master’s degree from an accredited college in social work, psychology, or another human-service-related field.
For MHS II with variance: Bachelor’s degree and enrollment in, or willingness to enroll in, a master’s program within four months of hire.
Must have or be able to obtain Department of Human Services certification as a Certified Mental Health Investigator.
Must have or be able to obtain Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor designation or Certified Gambling Addiction Counselor designation.
Knowledge of symptoms and challenges associated with mental illness and addictions, or ability to acquire that knowledge; knowledge of relevant Oregon Administrative Rules, or ability to acquire it.
Effective verbal and written communication skills; ability to work independently and complete assignments thoroughly and on time.
Ability to work professionally with the public and coordinate services across agencies and community groups.
Ability to develop cooperative and respectful relationships with clients and their families.
Knowledge of the recovery model, or ability to acquire it.
Ability to represent the interests of customers and the agency favorably in the community.
Ability to work well with teams and groups.
Computer literacy and ability to type and use word-processing and other software systems.
Must protect highly confidential information and comply with applicable client-confidentiality rules and laws.
Must pass criminal history checks required under the cited Oregon statutes and administrative rules; employees are also subject to monthly checks against OIG, GSA, and other federal and state exclusion lists.
Pre-hire drug screen required.
Valid driver’s license and personal auto insurance for personal vehicles used for CCS business; must maintain at least $300,000 bodily-injury liability coverage and $100,000 property-damage coverage.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical services to children, adults, and families, including screening, assessment, individual and group therapy, consultation, and other allowed clinical services.
Participate in joint case planning and coordination with agency employees and contractors; liaise between clients and other agencies and advocate for clients when appropriate.
Participate in group and individual supervision sessions.
Work with staff and community representatives to initiate programs and review, evaluate, and revise existing programs as needed.
Coordinate behavioral health case planning with community agencies, including schools, group homes, police organizations, district attorney’s offices, courts, community clinics, hospitals, and Department of Human Services agencies.
Provide behavioral health and addiction education, prevention, and information to interest groups.
Assist other clinicians with facilitating groups as requested.
Provide after-hours emergency services on a rotating 24-hour basis to adults and children, including telephone consultation and community crisis intervention.
Initiate holds, conduct civil commitment investigations, and coordinate with hospitals, case workers, the state, and other parties involved in civil commitment processes.
Complete professional, clinically sound, timely paperwork in accordance with applicable rules and guidelines, and maintain complete client records.
Attend trainings, meetings, and conferences as directed and apply relevant information to benefit the agency and customers.
Provide intensive children’s treatment services.
Use agency software and computer systems to maintain client treatment records and prepare required reports.
Transport clients as required.
Administer urinalysis testing forms, explain testing to clients, observe tests in some cases, and document pertinent information.
Report abuse to the appropriate legal office, complete required paperwork and investigations, and develop safety plans as required.
Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance
Initial 6% 401(k) match
Potential flexible schedule options
Potential tuition reimbursement
Generous paid vacation
Floating holidays
Mental health days
Additional administrative leave hours for exempt employees
Paid holidays
Relocation benefit of up to $4,000 for moves over 100 miles, with amount depending on distance
Student loan forgiveness
Paid licensure supervision
Employee assistance and wellness benefits