Mental Health Specialist II/Substance Use Disorder Tracker - Community Counseling Solutions : Job Details

Job Type Full-time Description Mental Health Specialist II-Substance Use Disorder TrackerJOB TITLE: Mental Health Specialist II/Substance Use Disorder TrackerLOCATION: Pendleton A&D OfficeFLSA: 1.0 FTE (Expectation to work 40 hours a week)SUPERVISOR: Clinical SupervisorPAY GRADE: B09 ($26.44 - $38.61 per hour, depending on experience)DESCRIPTION Provides culturally competent and appropriate behavioral health and substance use disorder (SUD) treatment and treatment tracking to people served by Community Counseling Solutions (CCS) and Umatilla County Community Corrections (UCCC). The position provides the treatment in accordance with the Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR's) and the mission and values of CCS. The position works closely with community partners and is professional in all aspects of service delivery. Additionally, this position assists administration in meeting the behavioral health and SUD needs of the community. SUPERVISION Supervision Received This position is supervised by an Addictions Clinical Supervisor, Clinical Director. Supervision Exercised This position does not supervise other employees. RESPONSIBILITIES Provide detailed tracking of UCCC client referrals to CCS via shared spreadsheet monitoring referrals, intakes, paperwork needs, appointments and other needs. Communicate regularly with UCCS staff regarding client progress. Provide case management type services primarily to UCCC/CCS joint clients. Provide clinical services to adults and families. This would include but is not limited to screening, assessment, individual and group therapy, 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 UCCC representatives to initiate new programs, reviews, evaluates and revises existing programs as necessary. Perform joint case planning and coordination in areas of behavioral health and SUD with UCCC and other community agencies including but not limited to: schools, group homes, police organizations, district attorney's offices, courts, community clinics and hospitals and other agencies in the Department of Human Services. Provide behavioral health and addiction education, prevention and information to various interest groups. Complete all paperwork in a way that is professional, clinically sound and timely as prescribed by the OAR's and other pertinent guidelines. Required to ensure that all paperwork is present, and/or the client record is well maintained. Attend trainings, meetings, conferences, etc. as directed by administration and use the information gathered to benefit the agency and the customers. Assist other clinicians in the facilitation of groups as requested. Utilize agency software/computer systems to prepare current client records of treatment and reports as necessary and required. Transports clients as required. 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. Requirements QUALIFICATIONSEducation and/or Experience A Bachelors degree from an accredited college in social work, psychology or other human service related field is required, or a high school diploma and three years of equivalent training and work experience; or equivalent combination of education and work experience. Certifications QMHA certification in Oregon within 90 days of employment. Obtain CADC in Oregon within 18 months of employment OR obtain Certified Recovery Mentor certification in Oregon within 90 days of employment. Other Skills and Abilities Must possess, or have the ability to acquire, knowledge of symptoms and challenges faced by people with behavioral health issues and addictions. Must have, or possess the ability to acquire, knowledge about relevant OAR's. Must have the ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing and have the ability to work independently and complete all designated tasks and/or assignments in a thorough and timely fashion. Must have skills to professionally work with the public and the ability to coordinate services across various agencies and community groups. Must be able to develop cooperative and respectful relationships with clients and their families. Must have knowledge, or the ability to acquire knowledge, about the recovery model. Must possess the ability to represent the interest of the customer and the agency in a favorable light in the community. Must be computer literate and have the ability to type and utilize word processing and other software programs/systems. The position requires the handling of highly confidential information. Must adhere to rules and laws pertaining to client confidentiality. CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS Must pass all criminal history check requirements as required by ORS 181.536-181.537 and in accordance with OAR 410-###-#### through 410-###-####. In addition to a pre-employment background check, each employee, volunteer and contractor shall be checked on a monthly basis against the OIG and GSA exclusion lists, as well as other federal and state agency lists. If it is discovered that an employee, volunteer or contractor is excluded or sanctioned it will be the cause for immediate termination of employment, volunteering, or the termination of the contract. PERSONAL AUTO INSURANCE Must hold a valid driver's license as well as personal auto insurance for privately owned Vehicles utilized for CCS business such as client service purposes, travel between business offices and the community, to attend required meetings and trainings. Must show proof of $300,000 or more liability coverage for bodily injury and $100,000 or more in property damage and maintain said level of coverage for the duration of employment at CCS. The employee's insurance is primary with CCS insurance being secondary. CCS reserves the right to deny any employee the use of a vehicle owned by CCS. PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use office automation including computer and phone system that requires fine manipulation, grasping, typing, and reaching. Sitting for several hours reviewing reports and other written materials and talking on the phone. This position may occasionally be required to lift, up to ten (10) pounds. Incumbent will occasionally have to reach, bend, kneel and squat when adjusting equipment or retrieving supplies. The employee needs to be able to participate in vehicle travel between partner offices, individual homes, in the community, and to attend required meetings and/or trainings. WORK ENVIRONMENT Work is performed in an office environment as well as in the community. At times, work may be conducted from home via phone and video services. The noise level in the office environment is usually moderate, but occasionally one may be exposed to loud noises. The noise in the community, including the homes of customers, is often difficult to predict. Occasional out of area travel and overnight stays will be required for attendance at meetings and/trainings. However, the employee also will be required to work in the community and homes of the clients we serve. Handicap access may not be available at all places where this position must go. There are some situations where this position may be required to respond to environments where a client is in crisis. The environments in these situations are difficult to predict and may be in uneven terrain. This position exposes the employee to the everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as an office. Community Counseling SolutionsIS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERMEMBER OF NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICES CORPORATION Salary Description $26.44 - $38.61 per hour, depending on experience