Crisis Clinician 2 (Underfill CC1) - Psychiatric Crisis Center
Company: Marion County
Location: Salem
Posted on: September 18, 2023
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Job Description:
This recruitment has been reopened for additional applicants and
will remain open until filled. If you have already applied for
recruitment #554-2023-9, you do not need to reapply. New applicants
are encouraged to submit applications as soon as possible as this
recruitment may close at any time without further notice.
The Marion County Crisis Center provides 24hr, 7days a week walk-in
mental health services to the greater Salem area and all of Marion
County. The Mental Health Specialist in this position will provide
crisis mental health assessments to individuals in need as well as
brief case management, resource identification, and referral
options. Crisis Mental Health treatment may be conducted at our
crisis center and occasionally in hospital settings. This
individual will be knowledgeable about the community options and
services available. Specifically, this position will offer the
opportunity to engage the Salem community in identifying services
and resources that will support and empower clients in the
community.
Wages:
Mental Health Specialist 1: -$25.02 - $33.51 -hr
Mental Health Specialist 2: -$30.33 - $40.69 -hr
MENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST 1 DESCRIPTION:
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
Plans and carries out recreational, social and skills training
activities; performs case management and counseling functions with
individuals and their families; facilitates counseling and/or
skills training groups; performs related duties as required.
-Primary responsibility of this class is case management and
counseling, without responsibility for developing and implementing
specific programs in the community.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Works under supervision of a supervisor who assigns work,
establishes goals, and reviews the results obtained for overall
effectiveness.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Supervision of others is not a responsibility of positions in this
classification
MENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST -2 DESCRIPTION:
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
Provides independent functional assessment and treatment of
individuals; provides crisis intervention services; assists in the
development and implementation of behavioral health services to the
community, including treatment groups; performs related duties as
required. Primary responsibility of this class is to provide crisis
intervention, case management, and treatment services, including
intensive services, to individuals and their families and/or to
develop and implement specific services in the community.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Works under the supervision of a supervisor who assigns work,
establishes goals, and reviews the results obtained for overall
effectiveness.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Primary supervision of other employees is not a responsibility of
positions in this classification. May act as a Clinical Supervisor
designee when needed. -May assist in the supervision of practicum
students and/or volunteers. Typical Duties - Duties include, but
are not limited to the following Counseling to Crisis Clients:
Provide counseling by telephone or in-person to individuals and/or
their families or concerned others. -Intervene with both children
and adults. -Presenting problems covering the full range of
personal needs and include thoughts/plans or violence toward
others, and major psychiatric illness. -Because of the wide
spectrum of presenting problems, it is necessary to have a
comprehensive knowledge of psychopathology and to be able to draw
upon a wide range of therapeutic strategies in counseling. This
work is done at two different locations each day (at the Salem
Hospital Emergency Dept. and at PCC), so driving is required.
Assessment of Mental Status: Perform independent assessment of
mental status, diagnosis, level of functioning, dangerousness, and
specific needs for service. -Screen individual for psychiatric
hospitalization.
Planning Development: Develop plan with client/family to address
immediate needs and plans to obtain services. - If client is
unwilling to seek services, make decisions regarding involuntary
commitment based on dangerousness and ability to care for self.
Community Coordination: Maintain current knowledge of, and contact
with, community agencies in order to make referrals appropriately.
-See that clients gain access to the services they need, and do
follow-up work as needed, to make certain that client's needs are
being met.
Advocacy for Client's Rights: -Provide advocacy for client rights,
ethical consideration, needs for service and least restrictive
care-intervention.
-Requests for information: -Respond to requests for information
regarding clients not currently in the CSS, requiring a thorough
knowledge of laws governing the release of confidential
information. Attend monthly PCC team meeting.
Other job duties as assigned by your supervisor.
Response Level 2: In the event of an emergency, employee makes a
reasonable effort to report to work. Employee may be required to
perform duties outside of their regularly assigned duties. Employee
may be requested to work an extended or flexible schedule. Staff at
this response level must complete Incident Command System 100 and
700 on-line or in-person training. Requirements for the Position
Mental Health Specialist 1 Minimum Qualifications:
Working knowledge of: community mental health concepts and/or
chemical dependency case management and treatment services;
individual assessment, treatment planning and treatment protocols;
mental health disorders and diagnostic classifications;
Ability to: establish positive working relationships with other
employees, individuals and their families, other agencies, and the
public; prepare concise and complete clinical documentation related
to individual treatment and progress in services in a timely and
professional manner; work within a team and collaborate with team
members; knowledge of and ability to act professionally with regard
to a code of ethics and confidentiality.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Operates a motor vehicle; sees using depth perception; sits;
stands; moves about the work area; climbs 1 floor of stairs;
operates a keyboard; lifts, pushes, pulls and moves carts up to 20
lbs.; carries up to 10 lbs.; speaks with a clear and audible voice;
reads a 12 pt. font; hears a normal speech level; may work in areas
exposed to heat, cold, humidity, dust or household cleaning
chemicals such as bleach or cleansers. Additional Information
and/or Attachments Your well-being is important to us and we offer
a comprehensive benefits package. For those relocating from outside
of Oregon, we provide the following relocation package:
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