Mental Health Specialist II, III or IV - Children Focused

Mental Health Specialist II, III or IV

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. This position does not supervise other employees.

Responsibilities include providing 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 civil commitment process.

Complete all paperwork in a way that is professional, clinically sound and timely as prescribed by the OAR's and other pertinent guidelines. Required to ensure that all paperwork is present, and/or the client record is well maintained. Attend trainings, meetings, conferences, etc. as directed by administration and use the information gathered to benefit the agency and the customers. Provide intensive children's treatment services.

Utilize agency software/computer systems to prepare current client records of treatment and reports as necessary and required. Transport clients as required. Administer forms for urinalysis testing (UA's), provide accurate information on the UA's to clients, in some cases observes the UA, and record all pertinent information. Must report all abuse to appropriate legal office, complete all necessary paperwork and investigations, and develop safety plans as required.

Other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications include education and/or experience. MHS IV
- Either a doctorate degree from an accredited college in social work, psychology or other human service related field is required, or a master's degree with accompanying certification as an Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). MHS III
- Requires a Master's degree from an accredited college in social work, psychology or other human service related field. MHS II w/ Variance
- Must possess bachelors degree and enrolled or willing to enroll in a Masters program within 4 months of hire.

Certifications include being able to obtain certification from the Department of Human Services as a Certified Mental Health Investigator. Must have or be able to obtain Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor designation or Certified Gambling Addiction Counselor designation.

Other skills and abilities include knowledge of symptoms and challenges faced by people with mental illness and addictions. Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing and have the ability to work independently and complete all designated tasks and/or assignments in a thorough and timely fashion. Skills to professionally work with the public and the ability to coordinate services across various agencies and community groups.

Ability to develop cooperative and respectful relationships with clients and their families. Knowledge about the recovery model. Ability to represent the interest of the customer and the agency in a favorable light in the community. Ability to work well with teams and other groups of individuals. Computer literacy and ability to type and utilize word processing and other software programs/systems.

Adherence to rules and laws pertaining to client confidentiality. Passing all…