School Based Mental Health Clinician - Jefferson County at BestCare Treatment Services Inc

Madras, Oregon, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mental Health Treatment, Substance Abuse Counseling, Psychological Assessment, Patient Care Plans, Collaboration, Community Partnerships, Documentation, Crisis Intervention, Group Counseling, Family Counseling, Cultural Competence, Communication Skills, Organizational Skills, Time Management, Conflict Resolution, Flexibility

Industry

Non-profit Organization Management

Description

Description JOB SUMMARY: The School-Based Mental Health Clinician primarily works out of the School-Based Health Center (SBHC) to support a unique health care model for comprehensive physical, mental and preventive health services for youth and adolescents either within a school or on school property by providing direct patient care through brief interventions, referral, and coordination of specialty mental health services as needed, and psycho-education. With easy access to health care in a school setting, SBHCs reduce barriers such as cost, transportation, and concerns surrounding confidentiality that often keep children and youth from seeking the health services they need. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Works closely as part of a multi-disciplinary team, in collaboration with primary care providers, to support the behavioral, physical, and psychosocial needs of a diverse patient population within a school-based health center setting; Works with other members of primary care team to assess, treat, and manage patients effectively within an integrated behavioral health care model; Assists in the development of patient care plans, provides consultation as needed, and makes referrals when appropriate; Plans and provides psychological assessment and diagnosis in a primary care setting with brief psychotherapeutic interventions as needed; Develops and maintains strong collaborative relationships with a wide range of community partners, public health, and the medical community including (but not limited to): local school districts, DHS-Child Welfare, the County Juvenile Department, Public Health, local health clinics and other programs and departments; Gathers, tracks, and presents outcome data; Provides one-to-one, group, and family counseling, case management, and mental health outreach; Works collaboratively with treatment team members and other agencies and documents those services in the client file; Leads psycho-educational, skill development, anger management, parenting, process, gender-specific, and family groups as assigned; Although stationed and working in the school-based health center, remains very closely linked to the Mental Health Team/BestCare and attends weekly mental health team meetings (i.e. child/family team meeting, and others as assigned); Learns and remains abreast of local social service network to be able to assist students and families with accessing needed resources (housing, counseling, food bank, local medical community, etc.); Maintains documentation within agency timelines in client files; Models appropriate counselor behavior to the newer staff and help train and orient new staff to the program; Completes training/certification required to perform mental health crisis work and be part of the after-hours MH crisis rotation; Will include hours in BestCare’s clinic depending on caseload size and service demand; Other duties as assigned by the Clinical Program Supervisor or Program Director ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Performs work in alignment with BestCare’s mission, vision, values; Supports the organization’s commitment to fostering and maintaining a culture of inclusivity, open-mindedness, cultural awareness, compassion, and respect for all individuals; Strives to meet Program/Department goals and supports the organization’s strategic goals; Adheres to the organization’s Code of Conduct, Business Ethics, Employee Handbook, and all other relevant policies, procedures, and other compliance needs; Understands and maintains professionalism and confidentiality per HIPAA, 42 CFR, and Oregon Statutes; Attends required program/staff meetings and completes assigned training timely and satisfactorily; Ensures that any required certifications and/or licenses are kept current and renewed timely; Works independently as well as participates as a positive, collaborative team member; Performs other organizational duties as needed. REQUIRED COMPETENCIES: Must have demonstrated competency or ability to attain competency for each of the following within a reasonable period: Ability to provide treatment for mental health and substance-related disorders including client evaluation and individual, group, family, and other counseling techniques following program policies and procedures for client case management and recordkeeping, and recording information timely and accurately in the client files in accordance with program policies and procedures and applicable OAR’s; Ability to identify precipitating events; gather histories of mental, emotional and physical disabilities, alcohol and drug use and substance abuse disorders, past mental health services and criminal justice contacts; assess family, social, and work relationships; conduct a mental status assessment; document a multiaxial DSM diagnosis; write and implement or supervise implementation of a treatment plan; conduct and document a mental health assessment; and provide mental health treatment and rehabilitative services within the scope of his or her practice. Proficiency in MS Office 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook), EHR platform, databases, virtual meeting platforms, internet, and ability to learn new or updated software; Ability to work effectively and respectfully in a diverse, multi-cultural environment; Strong interpersonal and customer service skills; Strong communication skills (oral and written); Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, accuracy, and follow-through; Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines; Critical thinking skills; Ability to maintain strict confidence as required by HIPAA, 42 CFR, and Oregon Statutes; Ability to build and maintain positive, collaborative relationships with staff and a range of community partners; Ability to function well and use good judgment in a high-paced and at times stressful environment; Ability to manage conflict resolution and anger/fear/hostility/violence of others appropriately and effectively; Ability to work independently as well as participates as a positive, collaborative team member. Flexibility is a must Requirements QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, behavioral sciences, or related field required For individuals in recovery from substance-use disorder, must have maintained continuous recovery for the previous two years at the time of hire; LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS: QMHP-I or QMHP-R upon hire with ability/commitment to attain certification in 6 mo, or PCA CSWA registration with ability/commitment to attain license within 2 years Must maintain a valid Oregon Driver License or ability to obtain one upon hire and be insurable under the organization’s auto liability coverage policy (minimum 21 years of age and with no Type A violations in the past 3 years, or three (3) or more Type B violations) and must have a reliable vehicle with adequate insurance to travel as needed. PREFERRED: Preference given to professional licensure Dually credentialed as a CADC is preferred Bilingual in English/Spanish a plus

Responsibilities

The School-Based Mental Health Clinician provides direct patient care through brief interventions and coordinates specialty mental health services for youth and adolescents. They work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to support the behavioral, physical, and psychosocial needs of students.