Mobile Counselor III (Family Crisis Stabilization Services)

Cascadia Health

7d•$36 - $39•Hybrid

About The Position

The Mobile Counselor III (Family Crisis Stabilization Services) partners with Project Respond’s Crisis team to provide follow up bridge services to transitional age youth who have had a mental health emergency in Multnomah County. This position works as part of a team and approaches work with people from a trauma-informed, strength-based, perspective and works in concert with programs in Multnomah County’s Acute Care Continuum. This position works collaboratively with mental health and physical health care providers, police agencies, emergency departments, school personnel, and other social service agencies to assure the best possible treatment for clients, while supporting a Trauma Informed Care environment.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in a behavioral science field from an accredited college or university.
Demonstrate the competencies as outlined in the Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) to become credentialed as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP).
At least one-year experience working with children, adolescents and families providing a broad range of clinical intervention and completing mental health assessments.
Equivalent combination of education/experience preferably in a non-profit organization preferred.
Conduct a Mental Status assessment and formulate a diagnosis according to the most current DSM
Advanced knowledge of risk assessment and crisis intervention
Understand evidence based practices, and strength based case management philosophies and strategies including trauma informed care
Operate computer hardware and software at a level needed to effectively perform job functions
Possess a valid driver’s license, three year driving history; clean driving record, ability to pass Driver Motor Vehicle (DMV) check and complete the Cascadia online Defensive Driving course.
This position requires the ability to drive a personal or company vehicle for the completion of work duties.
Provide clinical consultation to other Cascadia Programs when appropriate
Operate in a sometimes ambiguous and frequently changing work environment
Maintain confidentiality of information when appropriate
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Effectively engage with internal providers, external providers, and stakeholders
Work independently as well as part of a team
Demonstrate a work history of dependability
Possess clinical skills that honor individual autonomy while promoting a safe and secure environment
Demonstrate initiative and creativity in approach to problems and tasks
Identify opportunities to improve methods, systems, and procedures to increase productivity and enhance services
Understand, appreciate, and respect diversity and cultural differences
Represent the program effectively in a variety of settings and with diverse communities

Nice To Haves

Preferred 2 years’ experience, post licensure.
Preferred ability to supervise masters-level interns

Responsibilities

Complete a service plan through collaboration with the youth and families for each youth referred to the Family Crisis Stabilization Specialist team.
Ability to assess youth’s protective and risk factors as well as family capabilities and resources in order to guide intervention.
Assist youth and family in seeking community resources and utilizing natural supports to meet identified needs.
Collaborate with other child and youth serving systems in order to ensure effective cooperation toward youth and family’s goals.
Provide guidance and support to other clinicians in providing services to youth and families.
Coordinate or provide immediate mobile response to individuals on your caseload experiencing mental health crises in Multnomah County.
Identify and assess risk factors for harm to self or others in the context of the client’s current psycho-social context via interview with client and with consideration given to collateral information; consider and articulate potential outcomes of various interventions, discuss their risks and benefits, and formulate why a particular course of action was pursued in lieu of other options; opt for the least intrusive and most supportive intervention.
Initiate involuntary transport holds for individuals deemed at risk of harm to self and/or others following County guidelines.
Coordinate responses to crisis situations with community agencies and service providers.
Provide assessment dispositions to treatment providers and emergency departments as appropriate.
Assess for personal safety in the environment and request law enforcement support as appropriate.
Collaborate with law enforcement agencies to determine risk of intervention and develop plans for approach of clients in crises.
Consult with teammates, supervisors, program managers, and program medical directors as appropriate.
Respect client rights and responsibilities and demonstrate professional boundaries and ethics.
Adhere to mandatory abuse reporting laws and HIPAA requirements.
Document and maintain electronic health record (EHR) and ancillary records in a manner that assures compliance with all agency policies, program procedures and local, state, and federal regulations.
Demonstrate responsibility for safety of consumers, staff, and property; possess familiarity with fire regulations and evacuation procedures.
Complete annual employee training requirements on a timely basis as indicated in the licensing requirements for the facility as well as agency requirements.
Attend seminars, trainings, and other educational opportunities in order to develop professional skills and abilities.
Participate in all scheduled staff meetings, supervision sessions, and other departmental and agency meetings.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
This position must understand, appreciate, and respect the diversity and cultural differences within our Cascadia community. As such, it is expected that this position promotes integrated care, our vision of trauma-informed and person-first approaches and helps create a work environment of inclusion, safety, and acceptance.

Benefits

Generous Paid Time Off Package - Full-time employees earn 6 weeks of PTO in their first year!
Medical and Dental Coverage (begins 1st of the month following hire date)
VSP Vision Discount Plan
403(b) Retirement Plan - Eligible after 60 days with immediate 100% vesting and a 1-to-1 company match up to 3% per pay period, plus the opportunity for an additional discretionary contribution (up to 5%) at the end of the fiscal year.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) (Medical, dependent care, and transportation options)
Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
Paid Bereavement and Jury Duty Leave
Length of Service Award
Voluntary Life Insurance
Supplemental Insurance
Student loan forgiveness options
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Bike to Work Reimbursement
Discounted Fitness Memberships
Trauma Support Team