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    Mental Health Therapist-Fulltime-ASAP - Tacoma, WA, United States - Marion County

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    Full time
    Description

    New applicants are encouraged to submit applications as soon as possible as this recruitment may close at any time without further notice.

    Marion County Health and Human Services is in search of an experienced clinician to work with Adult Behavioral Health's Psychiatric Security Review Board (PSRB) team.

    This team provides services to individuals who are diagnosed with serious mental health challenges and co-occurring substance use disorders who are under the jurisdiction of the PSRB.

    A Mental Health Specialist on this team provides individual and group therapy, case management, and supervision and monitoring for individuals in order to support them in living their best lives.

    An ideal candidate would have the ability to come from a person-centered perspective while working with individuals who are mandated to engage in services, have strong mental health and risk assessment skills, be detail oriented, and be a collaborative team member.

    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 FTE) as a one-time payment upon proof of Oregon residency.


    Mental Health Therapist 1:
    $27.

    Mental Health Therapist 2:
    $33.

    Mental Health Therapist 2:

    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.


    Mental Health Therapist 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; Primary responsibility of this class is case management and counseling, without responsibility for developing and implementing specific programs in the community.


    SUPERVISION RECEIVED
    Mental Health Therapist 2 and 1:

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


    SUPERVISION EXERCISED
    Mental Health Therapist 2 and 1:
    Supervision of others is not a responsibility of positions in this classification. May assist in the supervision of practicum students and/or volunteers.

    Provide behavioral health services to individuals with qualifying mental health conditions and co-occurring substance use disorders who are under the jurisdiction of the Psychiatric Security Review Board (PSRB) on Guilty Except for Inanity (GEI) and Extremely Dangerous commitments.

    PSRB Supervision & Monitoring

    Conduct community risk assessments to determine individuals' risk, eligibility and appropriateness for services, and develop conditional release plans to mitigate risk for individuals in the Oregon State Hospital, jail, courts, and other community agencies.

    Prepare risk assessments and other documentation necessary for community release and placement.

    Provide PSRB supervision and monitoring, per the PSRB's policies and procedures, to ensure individuals are in compliance with their conditional release orders and able to be safety managed in the community.

    Conduct home visits and have regular in person case monitor meetings as indicated by individuals' community release agreements and as clinically necessary in order to assess for warning signs, symptom increased, and other signs of psychiatric decompensation.

    Assess risk and create and implement safety plans to mitigate risk.
    and provide immediate communication to the PSRB regarding serious incidents.
    Therapy

    Provide individual and group therapy to individuals using a variety of evidence-based practices as clinically indicated, which may include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS), Collaborative Problem-Solving (CPI), and Motivational Interviewing.

    Works independently to provide crisis assessment and specific intervention services, including development of safety/crisis plans and suicide and self-harm risk assessments.

    Provide case management, including community-based services, making referrals, and coordinating with other agencies to obtain services and resources, benefits, and entitlements.

    Maintain communication and positive and collaborative relationships with community partners, including the PSRB, I/DD Services, PTCN, licensed care providers, and other entities that provide services to individuals served by this team.

    Provide individual case specific consultation to family members, providers, and community partners, which may include recommendations for risk reduction.

    Mental Health 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.

    Meets performance expectations for time and billing standards.

    Participate fully as a member of the Marion County Psychiatric Security Review Board (PSRB) team as a supportive, reliable, positive, collaborative, and professional team member during the development of individual treatment planning, daily clinical team meetings, and client crisis intervention.

    Work with a team of clinicians and supervisor for clinical supervision, treatment planning, staff and departmental meetings, and trainings.

    May provide mental health and/or substance use disorders education and training to other staff.
    *A Mental Health Specialist 2 may have a higher caseload and/or more complex cases than a Mental Health Specialist 1.

    Response Level 2:
    In the event of an emergency, employee makes a reasonable effort to report to work. 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.


    EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

    Possession 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.

    Mental Health Therapist 2 Only: In addition to the educational requirements above, the Mental Health Therapist 2 must have at least one year of full-time, post-Master's degree experience in the behavioral health field.

    Qualified candidates will be eligible for licensure supervision if hired.

    Individuals hired as a Mental Health Specialist 1 will auto-promote, as noted in Article 4 in the Marion County personnel rules, to the classification of Mental Health Specialist 2 upon satisfactorily completing one-year, post master's degree, of service as a Mental Health Specialist 1.

    (One-year of work experience is equal to 2080 hours)

    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.

    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:
    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 full-time position, which is eligible for overtime.

    Typical Work Schedule:
    Monday-Friday,

    Working 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.

    climbs 1 floor of stairs; reads a 12 pt.

    font; may work in areas exposed to dust, second hand smoke (outreach), noise, vibration or chemicals; We offer tuition assistance for employees interested in professional development towards a profession in behavioral health.

    ~ According to the Marion County Administrative policies regarding tuition payments.

    The policy can be found at:
    Marion County Tuition Payment Policy 303

    Temporary employees and part-time regular employees working less than 50% of the regularly scheduled work week are not eligible for benefits.

    Regular and temporary employees are represented by MCEA.
    Salary and benefits are subject to union contract negotiations and may change as a result

    Keywords:
    Mental Health Rehabilitation Worker, Location: Tacoma, WA


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