Mental Health Therapist, Licensed - Adult Outpatient - Relocation Offered
Company: Marion County
Location: Bellvue
Posted on: April 28, 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 #513-2024-4, 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 mental health therapist, counselor, or social worker who
wants to make a positive impact in your community? Marion County
Health and Human Services has a position with increased pay
specifically for licensed therapists in recognition of the hard
work, training, and knowledge that is required for licensure. This
is an opportunity for you to join our expanding Adult Behavioral
Health Program to support a high-risk and underserved
population.
In this position, you would provide mental health therapy to
individuals diagnosed with serious and persistent mental illnesses
( S P M I). You would get to work closely with other providers on
the adult outpatient team, including other therapists, skills
trainers, case managers, peer support specialists, prescribers, and
supported employment and education specialists. An ideal candidate
would have great communication skills, be flexible, enjoy a
challenge, and have creative problem-solving skills.
This position may act as a lead clinician providing clinical
consultation and assistance to interns and other staff members.
If you enjoy a diverse workday, want to increase your clinical
skills, and would like to be part of an amazing team, this is the
perfect job for you!
We offer the following recruitment bonus, prorated based on F T
E:
$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 expenses Relocation bonus in
the amount of $3,000 (prorated based on F T E) as a one-time
payment upon proof of Oregon residency. G E N E R A L S T A T E M E
N T O F D U T I E S
Provide assessment and treatment services; crisis intervention,
including intensive services, to individuals and their families
with complex needs and diagnoses; or develop and implement specific
services in the community. Act as a task supervisor for interns and
staff, provide clinical supervision to mental health professionals,
to perform various advanced, specialized clinical and treatment
services for individuals receiving services and their families.
S U P E R V I S I O N R E C E I V E D
Work under the general supervision of a manager or supervisor, who
assigns work, establishes goals, and reviews the results for
overall effectiveness. Per Oregon Health Authority, Behavioral
Health Services Rule 309-019-0130: Program staff providing direct
services shall receive clinical supervision by a qualified clinical
supervisor related to the development, implementation, and outcome
of services, documentation of two hours per month of supervision
for each individual supervised.
S U P E R V I S I O N E X E R C I S E D
Primary supervision of employees is not a responsibility of this
classification; however, positions may act as lead workers, as
defined in the Marion County Personnel Rules. May assist in the
supervision of interns and volunteers.
Typical Duties - Duties include, but are not limited to the
following
Provide mental health therapy to individuals diagnosed with serious
and persistent mental illnesses ( S P M I). Work closely with other
providers on the adult outpatient team, including other therapists,
skills trainers, case managers, peer support specialists,
prescribers, and supported employment and education specialists.
May act as a lead clinician providing clinical consultation and
assistance to interns and other staff members.
Therapy Provide individual and group therapy to individuals using a
variety of evidence-based practices as clinically indicated, which
may include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( C B T), Dialectical
Behavioral Therapy ( D B T), Solution- Focused Brief Therapy ( S F
B T), Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality ( C A
M S), Collaborative Problem- Solving ( C P I), and Motivational
Interviewing. Provide advanced and specialized therapeutic
interventions to individuals, such as E M D R, advanced D B T, A C
T, etc. Work independently to provide crisis assessment and
specific intervention services, including development of
safety/crisis plans and suicide and self-harm risk assessments.
Case Management & Consultation Determine individual service needs,
eligibility, and appropriateness of services. Provide case
management to include making referrals and coordinating with other
agencies to obtain services and resources for individuals; and
advocacy and brokerage on behalf of client to access community
resources, benefits, and entitlements. Provides individual case
specific consultation to other providers and community partners,
which may include recommendations for risk reduction. Work on
development of individuals' natural supports. May make
recommendations for the courts regarding individual status,
including risk factors and level of functioning. Assessments &
Treatment Planning Provide intake and annual comprehensive mental
health assessments, including assessing mental health and/or
behavioral symptoms using a variety of standard assessment tools,
individual functional skills, determining treatment needs,
developing individualized treatment plans, developing crisis
prevention plans, and directing provision of treatment services.
Assess, develop, and direct individual mental health, functional
skills, and behavioral symptoms using various standard assessment
tools and customized individual treatment plans. Licensed Duties
Act as a lead clinician, providing clinical consultation and
assistance to interns and other staff members, including acting as
a lead clinician in specific treatment areas requiring advanced
training or expertise. Review and evaluate treatment plans and
therapeutic techniques of other staff. Analyze individuals'
symptoms and advice less experienced staff on appropriate
treatment, changes in the treatment plan, and/or diagnosis. May
assist in the supervision of student interns and volunteers. May
assist with clinical supervision for mental health professionals.
Coordinate treatment or other educational and consultative services
with community agencies and programs. Provide mental health and/or
substance use disorders education and training to other staff,
outside professionals, and the community. Documentation Maintain
accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with
Federal, State, County, and treatment program requirements under
the direction of the clinical supervisor. Meet performance
expectations for time and billing standards. Miscellaneous Work
with a team of clinicians and supervisor for treatment planning,
staff and departmental meetings, and trainings. Engage in clinical
supervision with a qualified clinical supervisor related to the
development, implementation, and outcome of services. May represent
the agency on internal or external committees as requested by the
supervisor. Perform other job duties as assigned by the supervisor.
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
E X P E R I E N C E A N D T R A I N I N G
Master's degree in psychology, social work, recreational therapy,
music therapy, art therapy, or a behavioral science field; O R
Bachelor's degree in nursing or occupational therapy and licensed
by the State of Oregon; A N D One year of postgraduate degree
experience in the behavioral health field.
S P E C I A L R E Q U I R E M E N T S
State of Oregon licensure, Licensed Clinical Social Worker ( L C S
W), Professional Counselor ( L P C) or Marriage and Family
Therapists ( L M F T).
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); A N D 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: A P A P/. 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: A P A P/policy.aspx?p=policy&pid=518. This assignment is
represented by a union. This is a full-time position, which is
eligible for overtime. Typical Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00
a.m. - 5:00 p.m., with flexibility depending upon the needs of the
department and program.
K N O W L E D G E, S K I L L S, A N D A B I L I T I E S
Working knowledge of community mental health concepts, 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 regarding a
code of ethics and confidentiality.
P H Y S I C A L R E Q U I R E M E N T S
Operates a motor vehicle; sees using depth perception; stands;
sits; moves about the work area; climbs one floor of stairs; lifts,
pushes, pulls. and carries up to 15 lbs.; operates a keyboard;
speaks with a clear and audible voice; reads at 12-pt. font; hears
a normal speech level; works in areas that may be exposed to heat,
cold, humidity, dust, smoke, noise, and household cleaning
chemicals; works in areas that may be wet or uneven.
Additional Information and/or Attachments
We offer the following retention bonus, prorated based on F T
E:$3,000 bonus after six months of continuous employment$3,000
bonus after twelve months of continuous employment We 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
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 ( M C E A). For a summary of
benefits, click here. For a complete and detailed overview of the M
C E A benefits package, click here, and select M C E A Benefits
from the left menu or Marion County Employees Association ( M C E
A) from the page links. Regular and temporary employees are
represented by M C E A.
Salary and benefits are subject to union contract negotiations and
may change as a result. Pando Logic. Category: Social Services,
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