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    Mental Health Clinician - Portland, OR, United States - Central City Concern

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    Description

    Central City Concern is an innovative nonprofit agency providing comprehensive services to single adults and families in the Portland metro area who are impacted by homelessness, poverty, and addictions.

    We hire people who are skilled and passionate to meet our mission through innovative outcome-based strategies that support personal and community transformation.

    Our Mission at Central City Concern is to help those struggling with life's biggest problems end or avoid homelessness and build healthy, housed, resilient, and engaged lives.

    Our vision is a connected community where all our neighbors have access to housing, health, and economic opportunity. Together, we will end homelessness.

    The Mental Health Clinician (QMHP) works as a member of a primarily culturally specific, multidisciplinary, outreach mobile team called the Karibu Community Care Team.

    The Mental Health Clinician works integrated between the Imani Center Outpatient Program and the Karibu Stabilization Treatment Program (STP).

    This QMHP will assist the team in providing a scope of personalized services to formerly incarcerated and at-risk Black American clients who are referred to the Karibu program by way of the Multnomah County Department of Community Justice and the community.

    Central City Concern is looking to hire a Mental Health Clinician for our African American Culturally Specific Program Schedule:
    Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm You may qualify for a $3,000

    Hiring Bonus Minimum Qualifications:
    Must meet qualifications for:
    QMHP-R or QMHP

    CSWA
    LPC-a or LPC
    LMFT-A or LMFT

    LCSW
    Must have a Master's Degree.
    Experience with culturally specific outpatient mental health services required.
    Must be registered with MHACBO, at minimum, a QMHP-R.
    CADC-R minimum preferred.
    1 year experience in Mental Health care preferred.
    Has the competencies necessary to:
    Conduct and document a mental health
    Write supporting documentation for DSM diagnosis
    Write and implement or supervise implementation of a treatment plan
    Conduct and document a mental health assessment
    Provide mental health treatment and rehabilitative services within ones scope of practice
    Must have CPR certification prior to start.
    Must have reliable access to transportation for regular outreach activities.

    If using a vehicle for agency use:

    Must possess a current driver's license, access to a vehicle, qualify as an Acceptable Driver as designated in Central City Concern's Fleet Safety policy; pass an initial drivers training within 60 days of being an approved driver and continued recertification training; and maintain vehicle insurance coverage of a minimum of $100,000/$300,000 personal auto liability coverage.

    Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, TB Test, and background check. This includes clearance by the DHS Background Check Unit.
    Physical ability to bend, stoop, kneel, squat, twist, reach, pull and lift heavy objects.
    Must be able to climb stairs several times a day


    Responsibilities:
    Participate in culturally specific outreach efforts to engage prospective clients, including appointments, home visits, and community-based service.
    Develop relationships with organizations, providers, community leaders, and advocacy groups serving the Black American community.
    Connect participants with culturally specific community services and supports.
    Collect information regarding clients' history through a combination of interviewing, records review, and consultation, after obtaining written consent.
    Conduct and document Mental Health Assessments, including mental status exam, DSM diagnosis, and clinical formulation.
    Develop service plan with client.
    Participate in evaluating clients for risk of harm, develop and support implementation of safety plans to mitigate risk.
    Use culturally sensitive lens to guide all aspects of service delivery, ensuring that the impact of socio-political & cultural factors are consistently considered

    Participate in clinical staff meetings and case conferences with team members in order to utilize interdisciplinary expertise and facilitate individual treatment plans for clients.

    Collaborate with Residential facilities, and other housing partners to provide necessary treatment services and coordinate residential and non-residential treatment and service planning.

    Participate in admission and discharge planning for any client needing hospitalization or subacute level of care.
    Monitor and assure that the health and safety needs of clients are met.

    Maintain client records and document as required by program standards and funding requirements including documentation of clinical interactions, behavioral health assessments & individual service plans.

    Participate in regular clinical supervision, seeking additional supervision whenever necessary. Minimum requirement two hours of documented supervision per month.
    Attend required meetings and trainings.

    Adhere to all state and federal privacy regulations, including HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2, and to CCC policies and agreements regarding confidentiality, privacy, and security.

    Support compliance with all privacy and security requirements pursuant to community partners' and outside providers' patient confidentiality agreements, including privacy and security requirements for EMR access.

    This includes immediate reporting of any PHI breach of CCC or outside provider health records to the CCC Legal and Quality departments, as well as to the program administrator.

    Conduct educational and therapeutic groups for clients, using approved curriculum.
    Participate in quality assurance and quality improvement activities as directed.
    Assist with the development of an integrated treatment program.
    Perform other duties as assigned


    Skills and Abilities:

    Knowledge and skills in counseling and assessment techniques with individuals and groups including assessing for risk of danger to self and others.

    Knowledge and skills in mental health and substance use treatment methods, and crisis intervention.
    Knowledge of evidenced-based practices & awareness of EBPs limitations with non-dominate communities
    Demonstrates knowledge of resources in the Black American community.
    Knowledge and understanding of the cultural, sociopolitical, and historical context of the community being served, and the impact of that context on health needs; ability to use this knowledge to apply a culturally specific lens to all aspects of service delivery
    Knowledge and understanding of racism and other oppressions and their impact on individuals, families and communities
    Demonstrated commitment and experience in applying anti-oppressive principles personally and professionally
    Ability to provide leadership including the ability to motivate and inspire people
    Knowledge of de-escalation methods or ability to be trained in de-escalation methods.
    Ability to work effectively and efficiently in an environment subject to ambiguity and change.
    Working knowledge of integrated treatment, recovery models of treatment and trauma-informed care.
    Computer skills necessary to accomplish duties.
    Ability to work as a team member, remain flexible and to establish priorities as a group.
    Ability to apply principles learned to new situations.
    Ability to maintain accurate records and necessary paperwork.
    Ability to work independently, manage time, prioritize the workload, problem-solve, and complete tasks in a timely fashion.
    Ability to multi-task and remain calm in a busy and stressful environment.
    Ability to be a detail oriented, flexible, dependable, positive team player. Benefits at Central City Concern offered to our employees Central City Concern offers incredible benefits to our employees. We offer an extensive total rewards package to include base wages, medical, dental, vision, and voluntary plans. Central City Concern also takes employees' financial wellness into consideration and provides a rich retirement match. Generous paid time off plan beginning at 4 weeks of PTO accrual per year Accrual amount/rate increases with longevity.
    Amazing 403(b) Retirement Savings plan with an employer match of 4.25% in your 1st year, 6% in the 2nd year, and 8% in your 3rd year
    11 paid Holidays + 2 Personal Holidays to be used at the employee's discretion.
    Comprehensive Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance coverage.
    Employer Paid Life, Short Term Disability, AND Long-Term Disability Insurance
    Sabbatical Program offering extended time off at years 7, 14, and 21.

    This description is intended to provide a snapshot of the work performed and is not designed to contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required for the position.

    As an agency deeply rooted in recovery, part of our policy and commitment to a drug and alcohol-free workplace includes post-offer, and pre-employment drug screens.

    Please note we follow Federal Guidelines regarding prohibited substances, even for those legal at the state level. CCC values and celebrates diversity in race, heritage, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, and disability. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and we prioritize active inclusion of diverse staff.

    Central City Concern is a second-chance employer and complies with applicable laws regarding the consideration of criminal background for employment purposes.

    Government regulations, contractual requirements, or the duties of this particular job may require CCC to conduct a background check and take appropriate action to address prior criminal convictions.

    Education
    Required
    Masters or better
    Licenses & Certifications
    Preferred

    QMHA-R Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

    However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

    41 CFR c)


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