Mental Health Therapist 2 (Underfill) - Enhanced Care Services - Relocation Offered
Company: Marion County
Location: Washington
Posted on: April 26, 2024
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Job Description:
This recruitment has been reopened for additional applicants and
will remain open until filled. If you have already applied for
recruitment 554-2024-16, you do not need to reapply. New applicants
are encouraged to submit applications as soon as possible as this
recruitment may close at any time without further notice. Are you a
compassionate Qualified Mental Health Professional eager to make a
difference in your community? Join the team at Marion County Health
& Human Services (MCHHS) As a clinician for our Enhanced Care
Services (ECS) and Enhanced Care Outreach Services (ECOS) programs,
you'll provide behavioral health services aimed at supporting
individuals in reaching their recovery milestones and acquiring
vital skills for transitioning to less intensive environments. Our
ECS and ECOS programs are innovative and unique, with just a few
other similar programs located throughout Oregon. In your role,
you'll provide behavioral health services to individuals who are
diagnosed with co-occurring serious mental health disorders, major
neurocognitive disorders, and who have complex behaviors. If you
have a strong work ethic and are looking for a dynamic, diverse
team that is dedicated to creating a welcoming environment where
all people can access high quality health and human services, we
want to speak with you We offer the following recruitment bonus,
prorated based on FTE: $2,000 bonus for employees new to Marion
County starting on January 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. Bonus
will be included in employee's first paycheck.For those relocating
from outside of Oregon, we provide the following relocation
package: Up to $3,000 reimbursement of moving expensesRelocation
bonus in the amount of $3,000 (prorated based on FTE) as a one-time
payment upon proof of Oregon residency.Wages: Mental Health
Therapist 1: $27.56 - $36.94 hr Mental Health Therapist 2: $33.44 -
$44.80 hr A wage enhancement of $3.00 will be added to the hourly
wage as compensation for hours worked between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00
a.m. GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES Mental Health Therapist 2: Provide
assessments and treatment of individuals and families, including
groups; provides crisis assessment and intervention services and
related duties as required. Primary responsibility of this class is
to provide assessment and treatment services; crisis intervention,
and treatment services, including intensive services, to
individuals and their families with complex needs and diagnoses
and/or to develop and implement specific services in the community.
Mental Health Therapist 1: Plans and carries out recreational,
social and skills training activities; performs case management and
counseling functions with Adults in Custody (AIC); facilitates
counseling and/or skills training groups; performs related duties
as required. Primary responsibility of this class is case
management and counseling, without responsibility for developing
and implementing specific programs in the community. SUPERVISION
RECEIVED Mental Health Therapist 2 and 1: Works under the
supervision of a supervisor who assigns work, establishes goals,
and reviews the results obtained for overall effectiveness.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED Mental Health Therapist 2 and 1: Supervision
of others is not a responsibility of positions in this
classification. Crisis Clinician 2 may act as Clinical Supervisor
designee when needed. May assist in the supervision of practicum
students and/or volunteers. Typical Duties - Duties include, but
are not limited to the following Enhanced Care ServicesReview
referrals with OHA/DHS (Oregon Health Authority/Oregon Department
of Human Services), and other stakeholders. Coordinate on-site
screenings at various settings, including Oregon State Hospital
(OSH), Acute Psychiatric Units, and other APD- and MH-licensed
treatment programs. Consult with Supervisor on final
decisions.Coordinate admissions with Providence Benedictine Nursing
Center (PBNC) staff and referring entity.Determine treatment needs,
diagnose, and develop: Comprehensive Mental Health Assessments,
Individualized Service Plans, Behavioral Support Plans, and Crisis
Plans, with the goal of transitioning individuals to lower level of
care. Update as necessary, with annual required according to Oregon
Administrative Rules (OARs).Meet with individuals on a weekly basis
to provide therapy; may also provide case management, group
therapy, and/or skills training as determined by the Individualized
Service Plan. Provide crisis stabilization when necessary.Oversee
and coordinate daily functioning and activity programs with
residents on the unit including outings with Qualified Mental
Health Associates (QMHA) and PBNC staff. Facilitate daily huddles
with QMHAs and Nursing Staff to identify priorities.Coordinate and
facilitate weekly IDT (Inter-Disciplinary Team) meetings to review
treatment progress of residents, as required by OARs. All residents
have to be reviewed monthly. Complete Transition Tool quarterly for
each resident. Record notes for dissemination for all
participants.Facilitate Learning Circles (MH training for PBNC
staff) with Supervisor, QMHAs, and/or Older Adult Behavioral Health
Coordinator. Frequency will be determined by needs of unit, at
minimum quarterly. Attend Focus Meetings (facilitated by PBNC) as
necessary.Determine, with consultation with Supervisor and
Prescriber (Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) or
Psychiatrist), appropriateness of continued enrollment in
ECS.Coordinate discharge planning with NorthWest Seniors and
Disability Services (NWSDS) Case Manager (CM) and Providence
Benedictine Nursing Care staff. Identify MH needs to be addressed
at future placements; relay MH, Neurocognitive, and Physical Health
needs to NWSDS CM. (Physical Health and Neurocognitive needs will
be identified by PBNC and other appropriate entities.)Assist in
screening residents for discharge. Explore placement options
identified by NWSDS CM and review with treatment team, resident,
and legal representative.For all of the above, complete clinical
documentation professionally and accurately in a timely manner as
directed by Marion County HHS policy. Submit paperwork to OHA/HSD
or other entities as required. Maintain accurate and comprehensive
MH charts. If necessary, transports charts following HIPAA
regulations to support staff at Marion County ABH.Submit Monthly
Census to OHA/DHS.Enhanced Care Outreach ServicesReview referrals
with OHA/DHS (Oregon Health Authority/Oregon Department of Human
Services), and other stakeholders. Coordinate on-site screenings at
various settings, including Oregon State Hospital (OSH), Acute
Psychiatric Units, and other APD- and MH-licensed treatment
programs. Consult with Supervisor on final decisions. Coordinate
admissions with referring entity if necessary.Determine treatment
needs, diagnose, and develop: Comprehensive Mental Health
Assessments, Individualized Service Plans, Behavioral Support
Plans, and Crisis Plans. Update as necessary, with annual required
according to Oregon Administrative Rules (OARs).Meet with
individuals in the community at a frequency deemed appropriate by
the Assessment and Service Plan; may also provide case management,
group therapy, and/or skills training. Coordinate Crisis
Stabilization as required.Coordinate and facilitate monthly IDT
(Inter-Disciplinary Team) meetings to review treatment progress of
enrolled individuals, as required by OARs. All residents have to be
reviewed monthly. Record notes for dissemination for all
participants.Facilitate on-going training to ECOS providers to
increase their fund of MH knowledge.Determine, with consultation
with Supervisor and Prescriber (Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse
Practitioner (PMHNP) or Psychiatrist), appropriateness of continued
enrollment in ECOS.Coordinate discharge planning with NorthWest
Seniors and Disability Services (NWSDS) Case Manager (CM) and
program. Identify MH needs to be addressed at future placements;
relay MH, Neurocognitive, and Physical Health needs to NWSDS CM.
(Physical Health and Neurocognitive needs will be identified by
other appropriate entities.)For all of the above, complete mental
health documentation professionally and accurately in a timely
manner as directed by Marion County HHS policy. Submit paperwork to
OHA/HSD or other entities as required. Maintain accurate and
comprehensive MH charts.PASRR: Consult with Supervisor to determine
if PASRR screening is appropriate. Coordinate screenings when
necessary. Complete screenings, documentation and assessments as
needed to meet timelines.Response Level 2: In the event of an
emergency, employee makes a reasonable effort to report to work.
Employee may be required to perform duties outside of their
regularly assigned duties. Employee may be requested to work an
extended or flexible schedule. Staff at this response level must
complete Incident Command System 100 and 700 on-line or in-person
training. Requirements for the Position EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
Possession of a Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work,
Recreational Therapy, Music Therapy, Art Therapy or a behavioral
science field, or possession of a bachelor's degree in Nursing and
licensed by the State of Oregon, or possession of a bachelor's
degree in Occupational Therapy and licensed by the State of Oregon;
OR second year graduate students waivered as QMHP's by the Oregon
Health Authority.Mental Health Therapist 2 Only: In addition to the
educational requirements above, the Mental Health Therapist 2 must
have at least one year of full-time, post-Master's degree
experience in the behavioral health field. PREFERENCES Preference
will be awarded to candidates who are LCSW, CSWA or eligible for
LCSW. Qualified candidates will be eligible for licensure
supervision if hired. AUTO-PROMOTE AND SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF
CLASSIFICATION Individuals hired as a Mental Health Specialist 1
will auto-promote, as noted in Article 4 in the Marion County
personnel rules, to the classification of Mental Health Specialist
2 upon satisfactorily completing one-year, post master's degree, of
service as a Mental Health Specialist 1. (One-year of work
experience is equal to 2080 hours) SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Must be
either: 1) licensed by the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional
Counselors, 2) licensed by the Oregon Board of Licensed Social
Workers or 3) credentialed or registered through the Mental Health
and Addiction Counseling Board of Oregon (MHACBO) as a Qualified
Mental Health Professional (QMHP) within the first 30 days of
employment. Applicants may be required to pass a practical
knowledge and skills assessment as part of the interview
process.This position may be subject to the following: Must not be
excluded from participation in the federal health care programs
(Medicaid, Medicare and other federally funded programs that
provide health benefits); AND must not be excluded from
participating in federal procurement (Federal Acquisition
Regulation) and non-procurement activities (Executive Order No.
12549).Must possess a current driver's license in the applicant's
state of residence and an acceptable driving history. Marion County
will obtain a copy of the driving record for all qualified
applicants from Driver and Motor Vehicle Services and review the
driving record according to the Marion County policy and procedure
for Driving on County Business. The policy can be found at:
http://apps.co.marion.or.us/APAP/.The finalist for this position
will be required to pass a criminal history background check,
including finger printing; however, conviction of a crime may not
necessarily disqualify an individual for this position. This is a
safety sensitive/special needs position. Final candidates selected
for this position will be required to pass a pre-employment drug
screen, including testing for marijuana. The Marion County Drug and
Alcohol Use and Testing Policy can be found at:
http://apps.co.marion.or.us/APAP/policy.aspx?ppolicy&pid518.This
assignment is represented by a union.This is a full-time position,
which is eligible for overtime.Typical Work Schedule: Monday
through Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, with flexibility depending upon
the needs of the department and program.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND
ABILITIES Working knowledge of community mental health concepts or
chemical dependency case management and treatment services;
individual assessment, treatment planning and treatment protocols;
mental health disorders and diagnostic classifications. Ability to
establish positive working relationships with other employees,
individuals and their families, other agencies, and the public;
prepare concise and complete clinical documentation related to
individual treatment and progress in services in a timely and
professional manner; work within a team and collaborate with team
members; knowledge of and ability to act professionally with regard
to a code of ethics and confidentiality. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Operates a motor vehicle; sees using depth perception; sits;
stands; moves about the work area; climbs 1 floor of stairs; bends
forward; operates a keyboard; lifts, pushes, pulls, moves carts and
carries up to 15 lbs.; speaks with a clear and audible voice; reads
a 12 pt. font; hears a normal speech level; works in areas that may
be exposed to heat, cold, humidity, dust, second-hand smoke, noise
or household cleaning chemicals such as bleach or cleansers; may
work in areas that are wet. The Providence Benedictine Enhanced
Care Unit is a nursing facility maintained by a different entity.
Staff will be required to follow protocols established by the
nursing facility in order to maintain compliance with OHA
standards, which may be different than standards established by
MCABH. They have an outdoor area that can be used for various
purposes, including working with residents. There may be various
climatic changes due to the community outreach aspect of ECOS.
Additional Information and/or Attachments We offer the following
retention bonus, prorated based on FTE:$3,000 bonus after six
months of continuous employment$3,000 bonus after twelve months of
continuous employmentWe offer tuition assistance for employees
interested in professional development towards a profession in
behavioral health.Up to $20,000 to reimburse for tuition, licensure
and/or other educational expenditures. According to the Marion
County Administrative policies regarding tuition payments. The
policy can be found at: Marion County Tuition Payment Policy
303(Download PDF reader) Marion County offers a generous benefits
package to regular employees working 50% or more of the regularly
scheduled work week and their eligible dependents. Temporary
employees and part-time regular employees working less than 50% of
the regularly scheduled work week are not eligible for benefits.
Most regular positions in this classification are represented by
Marion County Employees Association (MCEA). For a summary of
benefits, click here. For a complete and detailed overview of the
MCEA benefits package, click here, and select MCEA Benefits from
the left menu or Marion County Employees Association (MCEA) from
the page links. Regular and temporary employees are represented by
MCEA. Salary and benefits are subject to union contract
negotiations and may change as a result.PandoLogic.Category:
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