Youth & Young Adult Intensive Care Therapist
About The Position
Center for Human Development, Inc. is seeking a full-time Youth & Young Adult Intensive Care Therapist to act as a Mobile Response and Stabilization Service (MRSS) qualified mental health professional (QMHP) provider for crisis response. This role involves responding to mental health crisis situations in Union County for children aged 0-20. MRSS provides youth and families with developmentally appropriate crisis intervention tailored to their unique needs. The position is responsible for treatment plans, individual counseling, family therapy, and psychoeducation for the In-Home Behavioral Health Treatment (IIBHT) program, supporting it with services specific to the needs of youth and families. Access to a multidisciplinary team of professionals and 24/7 proactive and crisis home response is available. The company offers relocation assistance and rent support.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in a behavioral sciences field required.
- Must possess a valid Oregon Driver’s license and be insurable for client service purposes, travel between business offices, and to attend required meetings and/or trainings.
- Must pass all criminal history check requirements as required by ORS 181.536-181.537 and in accordance with OAR 407-007-0200-407-007-0370 and drug screening.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of relevant mental health experience with youth populations is preferred.
- Certified as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor strongly desired (CADC), or ability to obtain upon hire.
- Understanding of behavioral health assessments, treatment and service terminology and ability to apply the concepts, provide psychosocial skills development, and implement interventions.
- Knowledge of state and local systems and knowledge of youth care intensive treatment methods and practice.
- Community partner and collaboration skills and community outreach skills.
Responsibilities
- When dispatched, as part of a two-person team, the MRSS team will provide in-person crisis response.
- The MRSS team works with youth and families to understand the level of support needed, and provide services based on support that is deemed necessary.
- Supports the IIBHT program as the therapist, providing individual counseling and psychotherapy for youth and families.
- Conducts psychological tests; prepares clinical evaluations and interprets results for the family and other agencies.
- Responsible for developing and maintaining positive relationships with co-workers, clients and community partners such as hospital, local and state law enforcement, courts, public schools, etc.
- Expected to work with considerable independence regarding methods and processes, and to coordinate and collaborate with the school system and multiple agencies.
- Maintains individual case records with progress notes and other pertinent information regarding the diagnosis, treatment plan or termination; completes reports as required.
- Must maintain punctual and regular work attendance.
- Must have the ability to maintain positive and professional working relationships with co-workers, clients and other agencies.
- Participate on the Crisis Team rotation for back up of nighttime and daytime crisis workers.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life/AD&D insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Excellent retirement benefit with generous contribution to 401k after orientation
- Professional Development Plan
- Gym discounts
- Paid time off includes 1 day of sick time accrued each month
- 1 day of vacation time accrued each month (increases with years of service)
- 10 paid holidays each year
- One month paid renewal leave every 7 years
- Relocation assistance up to $3500
- Up to $2000 towards first month's rent
- Flexible schedules
- Generous time-off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
