Police Behavioral Health Unit Clinician; Gresham BHU

Police Behavioral Health Unit Clinician (Gresham BHU)

Position Overview:

The Police BHU Clinician is partnered directly with a Gresham Police Officer and responds to individuals identified by the Gresham Police Behavioral Health Unit as in need of services. The Clinician provides mobile crisis response, risk assessment, crisis stabilization planning, and follow up engagement and outreach for adults and children within the city of Gresham. This position works as part of a team with Gresham Police and approaches work with people from a trauma-informed, strength-based perspective and works in concert with programs in Multnomah County's Acute Care Continuum.

The BHU Clinician works collaboratively with mental health and physical health care providers, police agencies, emergency departments, school personnel, and other social service agencies to assure the best possible treatment for clients while supporting a trauma-informed care environment.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Provide mobile response, in tandem with Gresham Police partner and via Police Bureau vehicle, to individuals experiencing mental health crises within the city of Gresham.
• Receive referrals from Gresham Police and work collaboratively with police to determine approach to each unique situation.
• Work collaboratively with Gresham Police partner while maintaining respect and understanding of individuals perception of police and potential trauma associated with police interaction.
• Identify and assess risk factors for harm to self or others in the context of the clients current psycho-social context via interview with client and with consideration given to collateral information; consider and articulate potential outcomes of various interventions, discuss their risks and benefits, and formulate why a particular course of action was pursued in lieu of other options; opt for least intrusive and most supportive intervention.
• Initiate involuntary transport holds for individuals deemed at risk of harm to self and/or others following County guidelines.
• Coordinate responses to crisis situations with community agencies and service providers.
• Provide assessment dispositions to treatment providers and emergency departments as appropriate.
• Assess for personal safety in the environment and coordinate with Gresham Police.
• Collaborate with Gresham Police to determine risk of intervention and develop plans for approach of clients in crises.
• Provide information and facilitate linkage to mental health treatment and other social services.
• Consult with teammates, supervisors, program managers, and program medical directors as appropriate.
• Ability to operate in a sometimes ambiguous and frequently changing work environment.
• Respect client rights and responsibilities and demonstrate professional boundaries and ethics.
• Adhere to mandatory abuse reporting laws and HIPAA requirements.
• Document and maintain electronic health record (EHR) and ancillary records in a manner that assures compliance with all agency policies, program procedures and local, state, and federal regulations.
• Demonstrate responsibility for safety of consumers, staff, and property; is familiar with fire regulations and evacuation procedures.
• Complete annual employee training requirements on a timely basis as indicated in the licensing requirements for the facility as well as agency requirements. Attend seminars, training, and other educational opportunities to develop professional skills and abilities.
• Participate in all scheduled staff meetings, supervision sessions, and other departmental and agency meetings.
• Ability to perform CPR, First Aid, and properly use AED equipment. CPR/First Aid certifications are required and must remain current.
• Comply with all required Gresham Police Bureau trainings.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in a behavioral science field from an accredited college or university.
• Demonstrate the competencies as outlined in the Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) to become credentialed as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP).
• Equivalent combination of education/experience in a non-profit organization preferred.
• Ability to conduct a Mental Status assessment and formulate a diagnosis according to the most current DSM
• Advanced knowledge of risk assessment and crisis intervention
• Understand evidence-based practices, and strength-based case management philosophies and strategies including trauma informed care.
• Operate computer hardware and software at a level needed to effectively perform job functions, including the ability to operate Electronic Health Record software
• Must pass Gresham Police background check.
• Must comply with Gresham Police dress code and will be provided with Gresham Police Bureau safety vest.
• Possess a valid driver's license, three year driving history; clean driving record, ability to pass Driver Motor Vehicle (DMV) check and complete the Cascadia online Defensive Driving course. This position requires the ability to drive a personal or company…