Behavioral Health Specialist II, South

Behavioral Health Specialist Ii

As a part of the South County Behavioral Health team, the Behavioral Health Specialist II primarily provides individual and group counseling, assessment and service planning services to children and teens as well as some adults. This position will have the opportunity to provide outpatient services to a diverse group of individuals with mental health and co-occurring medical and/or substance use conditions.

This includes children, teens and adults with a variety of diagnoses or experiences including, but not limited to anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, Bi-polar disorder, and psychosis. In addition to being skilled at providing individual and group counseling, a successful candidate is willing and able to provide integrated health interventions, family-focused treatment services, case management services, lead therapy groups, and work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing individual and group services to children and families.
• Prepare comprehensive assessments using the DSM-V-TR, service plans, and progress notes.
• Provide crisis risk assessment, crisis care, and safety plans.
• Coordination with medical providers, child welfare, and other community partners.
• Collaboration with other Deschutes County Behavioral Health teams.

What You Will Bring:
Knowledge of or experience with:

• Preparing concise and complete assessments, service plans and documentation related to client treatment, progress and services in a timely and professional manner.
• Working effectively both independently and in a team setting within a rural community.
• Screening, assessing and diagnosing clients for services.
• Implementing evidence-based therapy practices and core counseling skills.

Skill in:

• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other employees, clients and their families, other agencies, and the public at all times.
• Acting professionally with regard to code of ethics and confidentiality.
• Effective written and verbal communication.

Compensation: $6,924.24 to $9,279.11 for a 172.67 hour work month. $7,352.53 to $9,853.10 per month for a 172.67 hour work month for those possessing current licensure without restrictions from a recognized governing board in Oregon as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marital and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). This position is eligible for a 10% Rural Service differential for those assigned to the La Pine location.

Excellent County benefit package when eligible. This union-represented position is available immediately.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Recreational Therapy, Music Therapy, Art Therapy or a behavioral science field; AND one (1) year of experience in the behavioral health field; or any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills and knowledge to perform the essential functions of the job.

Necessary

Special Requirements :
Driving is a requirement for this position. Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Oregon driver's license within 30 days of hire date. The employment offer will be contingent upon presentation of an acceptable and verifiable driver's license, pre-employment screening for criminal history, driving history, and controlled substances (

NOTE:

Positive test results for marijuana use may result in rescission of a contingent offer of employment). This screening must be completed with satisfactory findings in order for a formal offer of employment to be extended. Must be willing to work a flexible schedule when necessary, to meet client and department needs. Must have dependable transportation and be able and willing to drive throughout Deschutes County in sometimes adverse weather conditions.