Mental Health Therapist (Contract, Part-time or Full-time)
Company: Marion County
Location: Salem
Posted on: April 26, 2024
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Job Description:
Marion County Health and Human Services is seeking a
compassionate, energetic, and flexible Program Therapist (Mental
Health Therapist 2) to work at Horizon House Residential Treatment
Facility. The Program Therapist will work collaboratively within an
interdisciplinary team to provide Person-Centered mental health
treatment services in a 24-hour residential clinical setting. This
individual will be serving a caseload of up to 9 adult residents
with serious and persistent mental illness and/or chemical
dependency. Ideal candidates will have direct or related experience
working in a therapeutic milieu environment, facilitating
therapeutic groups, implementing/writing treatment plans, and
managing doctor's orders. The candidate will collaborate with
internal and external resources to ensure the best possible
treatment for residents. We actively engage our residents in
treatment related activities by promoting community integration,
and a recovery model approach that emphasizes independent skill
development (e.g. cooking, budgeting, shopping, cleaning,
nutrition, medications, social skills, communication). Schedule is
standard M-F, 0830-1700 with some flexibility based on department
need. The program therapist will also maintain clinical
documentation, and transport clients as needed - ODL is required.
We offer the following recruitment bonus, prorated based on FTE:
$2,000 bonus for employees new to Marion County starting on January
1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. Bonus will be included in
employee's first paycheck.For those relocating from outside of
Oregon, we provide the following relocation package: Up to $3,000
reimbursement of moving expensesRelocation bonus in the amount of
$3,000 (prorated based on FTE) as a one-time payment upon proof of
Oregon residency.Wages: Mental Health Therapist 1: $27.56 - $36.94
hr. Mental Health Therapist 2: $33.44 - $44.80 hr. GENERAL
STATEMENT OF DUTIES Mental Health Therapist 2: Provide assessments
and treatment of individuals and families, including groups;
provides crisis assessment and intervention services and related
duties as required. Primary responsibility of this class is to
provide assessment and treatment services; crisis intervention, and
treatment services, including intensive services, to individuals
and their families with complex needs and diagnoses and/or to
develop and implement specific services in the community. Mental
Health Therapist 1: Plans and carries out recreational, social and
skills training activities; performs case management and counseling
functions with Adults in Custody (AIC); 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 Mental
Health Therapist 2 and 1: Works under the supervision of a
supervisor who assigns work, establishes goals, and reviews the
results obtained for overall effectiveness. SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Mental Health Therapist 2 and 1: Supervision of others is not a
responsibility of positions in this classification. Crisis
Clinician 2 may act as 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 Provides Horizon House with clinical support that is
including, but not limited to providing individual and group
therapy, training staff, and communicating any clinical findings to
the Horizon House staff. Counseling: Provide in-person individual
and group therapy to individuals in residential treatment services.
Provide and model interventions necessary for our residents to
achieve their highest level of functioning. Community Coordination:
Maintain current knowledge of, and contact with, community agencies
in order to coordinate appropriately. Coordinates with supervisor
and centralized scheduler on new referrals, screenings, and
intakes. See that clients gain access to the services they need,
and do follow-up work as needed, to make certain that clients'
needs are being met.Milieu: Be willing to cover an open shift or
work with other supervisors to cover. Be present in the milieu
engaging individuals in milieu therapy. Model effective milieu
management for other staff. Medication: Assist Horizon House team
with the medication administration record (MAR) by being a backup
for the weekly and monthly MAR audit, maintaining doctors' orders,
coordinating with medical facilities, and communicating any medical
changes with Horizon House staff/supervisors. Hiring: Work closely
with Clinical Supervisor and Program Supervisor to assist with the
hiring process by participating in interview panels and assisting
with reference checks as needed. Training new hires: Assist the
clinical supervisor in training new staff in clinical services such
as individual skills training, skills groups, and milieu
management. Other Job Duties: Other job duties as assigned by your
supervisor Naomi Hudkins.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. Due to regular assignment, employee
may be assigned a leadership role in the provision of essential
services or response functions. Staff at this response level must
complete Incident Command System 100, 700, 200, and 800 on-line or
in-person training. Requirements for the Position EXPERIENCE AND
TRAINING Possession of a Master's degree in Psychology, Social
Work, Recreational Therapy, Music Therapy, Art Therapy or a
behavioral science field, or possession of a bachelor's degree in
Nursing and licensed by the State of Oregon, or possession of a
bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy and licensed by the State
of Oregon; OR second year graduate students waivered as QMHP's by
the Oregon Health Authority.Mental Health Therapist 2 Only: In
addition to the educational requirements above, the Mental Health
Therapist 2 must have at least one year of full-time, post-Master's
degree experience in the behavioral health field. PREFERENCES
Preference will be awarded to candidates who are LCSW, CSWA or
eligible for LCSW. Qualified candidates will be eligible for
licensure supervision if hired. AUTO-PROMOTE AND SPECIAL CONDITIONS
OF CLASSIFICATION Individuals hired as a Mental Health Specialist 1
will auto-promote, as noted in Article 4 in the Marion County
personnel rules, to the classification of Mental Health Specialist
2 upon satisfactorily completing one-year, post master's degree, of
service as a Mental Health Specialist 1. (One-year of work
experience is equal to 2080 hours) SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Must be
either 1) licensed by the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional
Counselors, 2) licensed by the Oregon Board of Licensed Social
Workers or 3) credentialed or registered through the Mental Health
and Addiction Counseling Board of Oregon (MHACBO) as a Qualified
Mental Health Professional (QMHP) within the first 30 days of
employment. Applicants may be required to pass a practical
knowledge and skills assessment as part of the interview
process.This position may be subject to the following: Must not be
excluded from participation in the federal health care programs
(Medicaid, Medicare and other federally funded programs that
provide health benefits); AND must not be excluded from
participating in federal procurement (Federal Acquisition
Regulation) and non-procurement activities (Executive Order No.
12549).Must possess a current driver's license in the applicant's
state of residence and an acceptable driving history. Marion County
will obtain a copy of the driving record for all qualified
applicants from Driver and Motor Vehicle Services and review the
driving record according to the Marion County policy and procedure
for Driving on County Business. The policy can be found at:
finalist for this position will be required to pass a criminal
history background check; however, conviction of a crime may not
necessarily disqualify an individual for this position.This is a
safety sensitive/special needs position. Final candidates selected
for this position will be required to pass a pre-employment drug
screen, including testing for marijuana. The Marion County Drug and
Alcohol Use and Testing Policy can be found at: assignment is
represented by a union.This is a full-time position, which is
eligible for overtime.Typical Work Schedule: Monday through Friday,
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. with flexibility depending upon the needs of
the department and program.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES 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; bends forward; stoops; climbs 1
floor of stairs; operates a keyboard; lifts, pushes, pulls, and
carries up to 15-25 lbs. up to 100 yards; speaks with a clear and
audible voice; reads a 12 pt. font; hears a normal speech level;
works in areas that may be exposed to heat, cold, humidity, dust,
second-hand smoke, noise, office chemicals, or household cleaning
chemicals such as bleach or cleansers; may work in areas that are
uneven or wet; occasionally walk with clients to support the rule
of walking to the end of Greenway Drive. Additional Information
and/or Attachments We offer the following retention bonus, prorated
based on FTE:$3,000 bonus after six months of continuous
employment$3,000 bonus after twelve months of continuous
employmentWe offer tuition assistance for employees interested in
professional development towards a profession in behavioral
health.Up to $20,000 to reimburse for tuition, licensure and/or
other educational expenditures. According to the Marion County
Administrative policies regarding tuition payments. The policy can
be found at: Marion County Tuition Payment Policy 303(Download PDF
reader) Marion County offers a generous benefits package to regular
employees working 50% or more of the regularly scheduled work week
and their eligible dependents. Temporary employees and part-time
regular employees working less than 50% of the regularly scheduled
work week are not eligible for benefits. Most regular positions in
this classification are represented by Marion County Employees
Association (MCEA). For a summary of benefits, click here. For a
complete and detailed overview of the MCEA benefits package, click
here, and select MCEA Benefits from the left menu or Marion County
Employees Association (MCEA) from the page links. Regular and
temporary employees are represented by MCEA. Salary and benefits
are subject to union contract negotiations and may change as a
result.PandoLogic. Category: Healthcare, Keywords: Mental Health
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