MH Clinician I - Intensive Services

BestCare Treatment Services•Prineville, OR

About The Position

The MH Clinician I provides individual and group services as part of a multidisciplinary team of behavioral health professionals. The role provides or coordinates rehabilitation and community support services for clients seeking treatment for mental health and substance use disorders. The clinician may perform mental health crisis work and participate in the mental health crisis rotation after completing the required training and certification.

Requirements

Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, behavioral sciences, or a related field.
For individuals in recovery from substance use disorder, continuous recovery for the two years preceding hire.
Maintain a valid Oregon Driver License or be able to obtain one upon hire.
Be insurable under the organization’s auto liability coverage policy; requires a minimum age of 21 and at least three years without a DUI or moving violations.
Hold QMHP or QMHP-R status upon hire, with the ability and commitment to attain certification within two years.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Complete intakes, assessments, and individualized treatment plans as appropriate.
Work with multidisciplinary treatment team members to support positive client outcomes.
Identify precipitating events and gather histories of mental, emotional, and physical disabilities; alcohol and drug use and substance use disorders; prior mental health services; and criminal justice contacts.
Assess family, social, and work relationships; conduct mental status assessments; document a multiaxial DSM diagnosis; and write and implement treatment plans or supervise their implementation.
Conduct and document mental health assessments and provide mental health treatment and rehabilitative services within the scope of practice.
Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with community partners, including County DHS and Health Departments, Adult Community Justice, Public Health, and other programs and departments.
Provide individual, group, and family counseling and case management in collaboration with treatment team members and other agencies.
Complete clinical chart reviews as assigned.
Maintain accurate documentation of services in client files in the EHR within agency timelines.
Lead psycho-educational, skill development, process, gender-specific, and family groups as assigned.
Work with referral sources and, as appropriate and consistent with client confidentiality requirements, keep them informed about client progress.
Model appropriate counselor behavior for other staff and help train and orient new staff as necessary.
Complete training and certification required for mental health crisis work and potentially participate in the mental health crisis rotation.
Perform other related duties as assigned.