Alcohol & Drug Counselor - Mobile Crisis Response

JOB CODE: C173

JOB TITLE:
Mobile Crisis Response Alcohol and Drug Counselor

LOCATION:
Hermiston, OR

FLSA: 1.0 FTE, Non-Exempt (Expectation to work 40 hours a week) Wed‑Sat from 8am‑7pm

SUPERVISOR: SUD Crisis Supervisor, Regional Crisis Supervisor

PAY GRADE: B8 ($25.19 - $36.97 hourly, depending on experience)

$5,500 HIRING BONUS!!

(2 year Commitment, Staggered‑taxed Payout)

• 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 the end of the fiscal year)
• 9 Paid holidays, Community service day
• Floating holiday & 2 Wellness days provided after 1 year introduction
• Workplace Flexibility schedule options available (work from home hours vary by position & schedule)

Provides culturally competent and appropriate alcohol and drug, and other behavioral health, mobile crisis response and follow up to people served by Community Counseling Solutions (CCS). The position provides alcohol and drug crisis response services in accordance with the Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR’s) and the mission and values of CCS. The position works closely with other involved community partners and is professional in all aspects of service delivery.

Additionally, this position assists administration in meeting the A&D crisis intervention needs of the community.

Supervision Received

This position is supervised by the SUD Crisis Supervisor.

Supervision Exercised

This position does not supervise other employees.

• Engages community stakeholders as part of a 24‑hour crisis response team. Responds expeditiously to contacts from community members, law enforcement, first responders, and other community agencies, including local hospitals.
• Performs comprehensive A&D evaluation, screening, assessment, treatment planning and referrals in various settings which include community, office, telehealth, mobile response van, etc., when necessary.
• Works with QMHP’s, CADC’s and peers in a two‑person team to engage clients in the community and at office locations. Community locations can include jails, hospitals, medical or behavioral health offices, private homes, etc.
• Establishes short‑term goals with clients, provides follow‑up services as needed, and makes appropriate/expeditious referrals. Arrange temporary or emergency placement as necessary.
• Demonstrates ability to assimilate data from a wide range of observations. Uses various clinical techniques and skills in gathering the client’s personal, family, health and mental health history.
• Utilizes agency software/computer systems to prepare current client records and reports as necessary and required. Completes all paperwork in a way that is professional, clinically sound and timely.
• Thoroughly screens referrals to assure proper utilization of Mobile Crisis services and proper referrals to inpatient/outpatient services.
• Demonstrates a comprehensive knowledge of community services and resources and actively encourages clients to access them. Acts as a liaison between clients and other agencies. Acts as a client advocate when appropriate.
• Performs screening, assessment, joint case, transition, discharge and safety planning and coordination with clients and other community agencies. Including but not limited to: schools, group homes, police organizations, inpatient/outpatient treatment, jail, district attorney’s offices, courts, community clinics and hospitals and other agencies in the Department of Human Services.
• Will avail themselves to work various non‑traditional work hours covering call‑offs when feasible.
• Some shifts may provide after‑hours emergency services. Services are performed on a 24‑hour, rotating basis to adults and children. This includes telephone consultation and crisis intervention and response in the community assigned.
• Actively participate in group and individual supervision sessions.
• Work with other staff and community representatives to initiate new programs. Reviews, evaluates, and helps revise existing programs as necessary.
• Attend trainings, meetings, conferences, etc. as…