Mental Health Specialist III/IV – Psrb

Mental Health Specialist III/IV – Psrb

Requirements

• Doctorate degree from an accredited college in social work, psychology or other human service-related field is required, or a master’s degree with accompanying certification as an Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) for MHS IV
• Master’s degree from an accredited college in social work, psychology or other human service related field for MHS III
• QMHP certification
• Knowledge of symptoms and challenges faced by people with mental illness and addictions
• Knowledge about relevant OAR’s
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
• Ability to work independently and complete all designated tasks and/or assignments in a thorough and timely fashion
• Skills to professionally work with the public and coordinate services across various agencies and community groups
• Ability to develop cooperative and respectful relationships with clients and their families
• Knowledge about the recovery model
• Ability to represent the interest of the customer and the agency in a favorable light in the community
• Ability to work well with teams and other groups of individuals
• Computer literate and ability to type and utilize word processing and other software programs/systems
• Ability to handle highly confidential information and adhere to rules and laws pertaining to client confidentiality
• Must pass all criminal history check requirements as required by ORS 181.536-181.537 and in accordance with OAR 410-007-0200 through 410-007-0380
• Must hold a valid driver’s license and personal auto insurance for privately owned vehicles utilized for CCS business

Responsibilities

• Provides monitoring, security and supervision services for individuals under the jurisdiction of the Psychiatric Security Review Board (PSRB) for both community based and residential based individuals
• May provide limited screening, individual and group therapy, case management consultation, and all other allowed clinical services
• Actively participate in joint case planning and coordination with agency employees and relevant agency contractors
• Act as a liaison between clients and other agencies
• Act as a client advocate when appropriate
• Actively participate in group and individual supervision sessions
• Work with other staff and community representatives to initiate new programs, reviews, evaluations and help revise existing programs as necessary
• Perform limited joint case planning and coordination in areas of behavioral health with other community agencies
• May provide limited behavioral health and addiction education, prevention and information to various interest groups
• Assist other clinicians in the facilitation of groups as requested, on a limited basis
• Provides after-hours emergency services on a 24 hour, rotating basis to adults and children
• On a limited basis, initiate holds, provide civil commitment investigations, and work with the hospitals, case workers and the state and other individuals/agencies for all individuals in the civil commitment process
• Complete all paperwork in a way that is professional, clinically sound and timely as prescribed by the OAR’s and other pertinent guidelines
• Attend training, meetings, conferences, etc. as directed by administration
• Utilize agency software/computer systems to prepare current client records of treatment and reports as necessary and required
• Transport clients as required, on a limited basis
• May administer forms for urinalysis testing (UA’s), provide accurate information on the UA’s to clients, in some cases observes the UA, and record all pertinent information
• Must report all abuse to appropriate legal office, complete all necessary paperwork and investigations, and develop safety plans as required
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.