Mental Health Specialist 1

Description

Job Title: Mental Health Specialist I

Job Family: MH- Skills trainer

Location: Milton-Freewater

Reports To: Mental Health Supervisor, Program Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, 1.0 FTE (expectation to work 40 hours/wk) Mon-Fri

Pay Grade: B08 ($24.95 - $35.96 per hour, depending on experience)

*** $5,500 Hiring Bonus!! 

(2 year Commitment, Staggered-taxed Payout)

Community Counseling Solutions provides a team-based Servant Leadership environment! Located in Eastern Oregon with year-round recreation based near the Columbia River and at the base of the Blue Mountains. Big city amenities in rural family-oriented communities. 

Apply Directly at https://ccswebsite.org/employment/
 

Our mission is to provide dynamic, progressive, and diverse supports to improve the well-being of our communities and we’re looking for motivated employees to help us continue our vision!

CCS has a benefit package including, but not limited to:
 

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• 6% initial 401K match
• Potential for tuition reimbursement
• Paid vacation tiers ranging from accrual of 1 day to 4 days per month (Annual rollover cap of 220 hours, additional hours can be paid out at 50% at the end of the fiscal year)
• 9 Paid holidays, Community service day
• Floating holiday & 2 mental health days provided after 1 year introduction
• Workplace Flexibility schedule options available (work from home hours vary by position & schedule)
• Student loan forgiveness (NHSC & Public Service)
• Paid licensure supervision.
• Employee Assistance, Wellness Benefits, Dependent Care & Long-Term Disability Insurance

DESCRIPTION:

Provides a variety of case management, skills training, parent skills training, support services as required for persons with Developmental Disabilities, Severe and Persistent Mental Illness, and Chemical Dependency as needed for the level of the position.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with

disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job:

•  Connects clients with community Resources including but not limited to housing, food stamps, insurance, social security, and special needs services.
•  Advocates for client in school and home settings
•  Provides a variety of life skills training to client and help community partners better deal with behaviors.
•  Works collaboratively with treatment team including the Wrap around team.
•  Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required to perform the essential functions of this job.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

•  Must be able to communicate effectively in both oral and written forms.
•  Customer service and detail oriented.
•  Ability to build a flexible schedule that works with client/ parent/ school availability.
•  Comprehensive knowledge of evidence-based practices, including: group skills, one-on-one skills, and community/ parent skills.
•  Experience with electronic medical records and telemedicine highly desirable
•  Knowledge of cultural and family issues that can contribute to Lifeways’ development of clinically relevant and effective care.
•  Bilingual/multilingual a plus
•  Ability to operate computers, copy machine, faxes, and scanner.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

Education and/or Experience: This is an entry level professional position with a BA degree in social work, behavioral health or related field. Two years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience working with individuals with high ACE’s scores, severe or persistent mental illness, or alcohol and drug dependency. 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid driver’s license. Appropriate state licensure/ certification. Must pass a drug test and criminal background check 

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS

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.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 REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the job. The employee is frequently required to sit, walk, or stand; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and ability to talk and hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

• Hazardous Conditions: Risk of verbal and physical threats from clients. Use of keyboard and computer monitor(repetitive hand motions and potential eye strain). Possible exposure to airborne pathogens.
• Working Conditions: The noise level in the work environment is mild to moderate; 40% office-based, 60% field.

Equipment / Materials Used: Common office machines including computer, printer, calculator, telephone equipment, tele-health system, copier, scanner, and facsimile. May drive your personal or Agency vehicle.