Crisis Clinician 2 - Community Response Team
Company: Marion County
Location: Washington
Posted on: October 29, 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 #554-2024-22, 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.
The Crisis Clinician 2 for the Community Response Team is a non-law
enforcement position that will respond to 9-8-8 calls and provide
mental health consultation to individuals and families in the
community who need some extra support. The position provides
triage, brief assessment, consultation, and referrals to community
supports.
Typical Work Schedule: Sunday - Wednesday, 1:30 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.,
with flexibility depending upon the needs of the department and
program.
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.
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.
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 assessments and treatment of individuals and families,
including groups; provide crisis assessment and intervention
services and related duties as required. The 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 or to develop and implement specific services in the
community.
S U P E R V I S I O N R E C E I V E D
Work under a supervisor who assigns work establishes goals and
reviews the results for overall effectiveness.
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.
Typical Duties - Duties include, but are not limited to the
following
The incumbent in this position upholds confidentiality
rules/regulations including H I P A A and 42 C F R Part 2. Services
may be delivered in person or via telehealth; services may be
delivered in the following locations, but not limited to office or
in the community including settings necessary to deliver addiction
counseling services (e.g., P C C, schools, hospitals, jail,
courtroom, residences including transitional treatment bed). The
incumbent performs all of the following using a person-centered,
strengths-based, recovery-oriented, trauma-informed, culturally
sensitive, and ethically guided approach. This position is
stationed and dispatched from the Psychiatric Crisis Center.
Respond to 9-8-8 calls and provide mental health consultation to
individuals in the community. Provide triage, brief assessment,
consultation, and referrals to the residents engaged by the program
as needed.
Document services in a timely fashion meeting all standards and
expectations per M C H H S policies.
Answer phones by being logged into Touchpoint at all times
Provide follow up case management to residents that were engaged in
the community with their partner or refer to the Navigators.
Provide back up to P C C as needed to include answering phones by
logging into Touchpoint and conducting mental health assessments.
Provide counseling by telephone or in-person to individuals and/or
their families or concerned others. Intervene with both children
and adults. Presenting problems covering the full range of personal
needs and include thoughts/plans or violence toward others, and
major psychiatric illness. Because of the wide spectrum of
presenting problems, it is necessary to have a comprehensive
knowledge of psychopathology and to be able to draw upon a wide
range of therapeutic strategies in counseling. Perform independent
assessment of mental status, diagnosis, level of functioning,
dangerousness, and specific needs for service. Screen individual
for psychiatric hospitalization. Develop plan with client/family to
address immediate needs and plans to obtain services. If client is
unwilling to seek services, make decisions regarding involuntary
hospitalization based on dangerousness and ability to care for
self. Maintain current knowledge of, and contact with, community
agencies to make referrals appropriately.
Perform other duties as assigned.
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. P R E F E R E N C E
S
Preference will be awarded to candidates who are L C S W, C S W A
or eligible for L C S W. Qualified candidates will be eligible for
licensure supervision if hired.
S P E C I A L R E Q U I R E M E N T S
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 ( M H A
C B O) as a Qualified Mental Health Professional ( Q M H P) within
the first 30 days of employment. 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; 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. 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 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.
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; sits;
stands; moves about the work area; climbs 1 floor of stairs;
operates a keyboard; lifts, carries, pushes, pulls and moves carts
weighing up to 10 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, and noise; 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 ( Download P
D F 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 ( 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: Healthcare,
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