Certified Recovery Mentor, Community Engagement Team

Certified Recovery Mentor, Community Engagement Team #1683

The Community Engagement Team is designed to conduct outreach and in-reach to identify and engage high acuity clients to be seen for intake and opened as new client at CCBHC programs.

The Certified Recovery Mentor providescase managementoffering a combination of referral linkage, individual counseling, familysupport, group counseling and case management services to assist client'ssuccessful connection and engagement in treatment. Providesservices primarily offsite (within the community and at community partner locations).

Location: This position is based out of Life Works NW's Rockwood site.

Pay/Benefits
: $22.74-$29.26 per hour plus Full benefits .
Salary Placement Notice:
The posted salary range reflects the compensation potential for this role. Most candidates will be placed between the entry level and midpoint of the range, depending on their experience and qualifications. However, more seasoned professionals with extensive exact or similar experience may be considered for placement toward the higher end of the range. Final salary offers are made in alignment with internal compensation processes in accordance with Oregon Pay Equity laws.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Screen sand selects clients to participate in the mentoring program.
• Document and maintain client records in electronic healthcare system within 24hours of meeting with client to ensure compliance with agency and contractguidelines and confidentiality.
• Meets regularly with staff from social service agencies to update them onLifeWorks NW services identifying unmet services/needs Life Works NW may beable to address; review and update referral and case coordinationprocedures as needed; obtain referral requests and work with referralsources to remove any barriers to treatment; report back if clients failsto attend; obtain relevant case information from the referral for the clinician who will be doing the client's intake assessment;
  
  work withreferral source and client to facilitate the family's involvement in the assessment and the treatment planning process.
• Allservices must be provided in a culturally appropriate manner.
• Travelsbetween sites or in the community driving clients when needed.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Musthave a current Certified Recovery Mentor Certificate (CRM) with MHACBO.
• Substantialexperience with issues involving addiction including the language, values,norms and other attributes of the subculture; the subtleties andlinguistic nuances of the differences between honest dialogue and statements made for effect.
• The ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriate boundaries.
• Extensive knowledge of how to efficiently navigate the social service network fromthe bottom up.
• Mustbe able to accompany clients throughout their environment.
• Musthave knowledge of the legal/corrections system.
• Demonstrates effective communication skills and maintains a cooperative working relationship with others in a culturally diverse environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook and Word.
  
  Ability to master proprietary software including electronic health record system and scheduling system required.
• Requiresability to work some evenings and/or weekends
• Requiresaccess to car, valid driver's license, proof of current automobile insurance coverage and verification of safe driving record from DMV.

Life Works NW is a private, non-profit organization providing prevention, mental health, substance use treatment, and related social services to youths, adults, and older adults in over fifteen locations throughout Multnomah, Washington, and Clackamas counties. Life Works NW promotes a healthy community by providing quality and culturally responsive mental health and addiction services across the lifespan.

Our core values-Recovery and Relationships, Resilience, and Results-inform the work we do. The four pillars of the strategic vision include Compassionate, Impactful Care, Holistic Health, Passionate Team, and Thriving Organization. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are critical to successfully achieving the mission. We know that "life works" when people get the help they need and are dedicated to changing lives.