Mental Health Specialist II, III or IV

Description

JOB TITLE:
Mental Health Specialist II, III or IV

LOCATION:
Hermiston

FLSA: 1 FTE (Expectation to work 40 hours a week) Exempt or Non-Exempt depending on education level

SUPERVISOR:
Clinical Supervisor

PAY GRADE: MHS IV - B12 ($74,900 - $112,700 annually) Exempt
- Requires Doctorate or Licensure

MHS III - B11 ($68,200 - $102,300 annually) Exempt
- Masters Required

MHS II - B09 ($57,300 - $84,400 annually) Non-Exempt
- Must possess bachelors degree and enrolled or willing to enroll in a Masters program within 4 months of hire.

*** $5,500 Hiring Bonus!!

(2 year Commitment, Staggered-taxed Payout)

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 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 after 1 year introduction (work from home hours vary by position & schedule)
• Exempt employees receive additional admin leave after 1 year introduction
• Student loan forgiveness (NHSC & Public Service)
• Paid licensure supervision.
• Employee Assistance, Wellness Benefits, Dependent Care & Long-Term Disability Insurance

Provides culturally competent and appropriate behavioral health treatment to people served by Community Counseling Solutions (CCS). 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 other involved community partners and is professional in all aspects of service delivery. Additionally, this position assists administration in meeting the behavioral health needs of the community.

Supervision Received

Depending upon location, this position is supervised by the Clinical Supervisor, Clinical Director or Site Manager.

Supervision Exercised

This position does not supervise other employees.

Provide clinical services to children, 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 community representatives to initiate new programs, reviews, evaluates and revises existing programs as necessary.

Perform joint case planning and coordination in areas of behavioral health with 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.

Assist other clinicians in the facilitation of groups as requested.

Provide after hours emergency services on a 24 hour, rotating basis to adults and children. This includes telephone consultation and crisis intervention in the community.

Initiate holds, provide civil commitment investigations, and work with the hospitals, case workers and the state and other individuals/agencies for all individuals in the…