Bilingual Crisis Clinician - Salem, United States - Marion County, OR

Description

Salary:
$ $44.80 HourlyLocation : Woodburn, OR

Job Type:
Part-Time Relief/On-Call

Job Number:
T Department: Health and Human ServicesDivision: HHS - BH - Acute and Forensic Diversion Svcs
Opening Date: 05/09/2024

Closing Date:
Continuous


FLSA:
Non-ExemptBargaining Unit: 06This recruitment has been reopened for additional applicants and will remain open until filled. If you have already applied for recruitment #T , 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.

This temporary position, filling open shifts and backup, provides crisis Mental Health assessments for a variety of clientele at our crisis center and occasionally in hospital settings.

The position will also provide case management and resource referral services.

Specifically, it will offer the opportunity to engage the Latino community, through the Crisis Center, in identifying services and resources that will support and empower clients in the community.

This individual will be knowledgeable about the community options and services available and be creative in willing to match options with this population.

This position will serve both Woodburn and Salem locations. Bilingual Spanish required.


Wages:

Crisis Clinician 1:
$ $36.94 hrCrisis Clinician 2: $ $44.80 hrGENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES Crisis Clinician 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.

Crisis Clinician 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 Crisis Clinician 2 and 1:

Works under the supervision of a supervisor who assigns work, establishes goals, and reviews the results obtained for overall effectiveness.

SUPERVISION EXERCISEDCrisis Clinician 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 This position provides services to monolingual Spanish speaking individuals; therefore, fluent bilingual Spanish/English skills are required.

Counseling to Crisis Clients:
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.

This work is done at two different locations each day (at the Salem Hospital Emergency Dept. and at PCC), so driving is required.


Assessment of Mental Status:
Perform independent assessment of mental status, diagnosis, level of functioning, dangerousness, and specific needs for service. Screen individual for psychiatric hospitalization.


Planning Development:
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 commitment based on dangerousness and ability to care for self.

Community Coordination:
Maintain current knowledge of, and contact with, community agencies in order to make referrals appropriately.

See that clients gain access to the services they need, and do follow-up work as needed, to make certain that client's needs are being met.

Advocacy for Client's Rights:
Provide advocacy for client rights, ethical consideration, needs for service and least restrictive care-intervention


Requests for information:

Respond to requests for information regarding clients not currently in the CSS, requiring a thorough knowledge of laws governing the release of confidential information.

Attend monthly PCC team meeting.
Other job duties as assigned by your 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 EXPERIENCE AND TRAININGPossession 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.

Crisis Clinician 2 Only:
In addition to the educational requirements above, the Crisis Clinician 2 must have at least one year of full-time, post

• Master's degree experience in the behavioral health field.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTSMust 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.

This position provides services to monolingual Spanish-speaking individuals; therefore, fluent bilingual Spanish/English skills are required. An additional 5% will be added to the hourly wage as compensation for this skill.

Finalist will be required to pass a verbal and written Standardized Spanish/English Fluency Assessment as part of the hiring processThis 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 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:

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:
This assignment is represented by a union.
This is a temporary part-time relief position, which is eligible for overtime.


Typical Work Schedule:
Varies, with flexibility depending upon the needs of the department and program.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIESWorking knowledge of:
community mental health concepts and/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 REQUIREMENTSOperates a motor vehicle; sees using depth perception; sits; stands; moves about the work area; climbs 1 floor of stairs; operates a keyboard; lifts, pushes, pulls and moves carts weighing up to 20 lbs.; carries items weighing up to 10 lbs.; speaks with a clear and audible voice; reads a 12 pt.

font; hears a normal speech level; may work in areas exposed to heat, cold, humidity, dust or household cleaning chemicals such as bleach, etc.

PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESSMarion County is a qualifying public employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, full-time employees working at the County may qualify for forgiveness of the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan.

Questions about your loan eligibility should be directed to your loan servicer or the US Department of Education.

VETERANS' PREFERENCEApplicants are eligible to use Veterans' Preference when applying with Marion County in accordance with ORS , , and and OAR and Preference will be awarded only if the applicant meets the minimum requirements of the position and attaches the required documentation at the time of application.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR VETERANS' PREFERENCE One of the following:

MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215); OR Letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension; OR Certification that discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate.

In addition to one of the above documents, Disabled Veterans must also submit one of the following:

A copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs; OR Certification that medical separation from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate.

You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website at Marion County is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Veteran and Disability employer committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce.

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, For a complete and detailed overview of the MCEA benefits package, , 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.01 In order to receive credit for your supplemental questions, your answers must be supported by details in the education and/or work experience section of your application form.

Do you understand this statement? Yes No 02 Please select the option that best applies to you below:

I am licensed by the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional I am credentialed by the Mental Health and Addiction Counseling Board (MHACBO) as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP).

MHACBO to become credentialed as a QMHP. Please list the registration date below. I am NOT licensed with the State nor have I registered with MHACBO to become credentialed as a QMHP. 03 If you have registered with MHACBO, please list the date of registration below. If you selected either of the other options above, please write N/A. Required Question