MH Clinician I

Description

The Mental Health Clinician I provides individual and group services for adults as a part of a multi-disciplinary team of behavioral health professionals to provide or coordinate rehabilitation and community support services for clients who are seeking treatment for mental health and substance use disorders.

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

· Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, behavioral sciences, or related field required

· For individuals in recovery from substance-use disorder, must have maintained continuous recovery for the previous two years at the time of hire

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

· QMHP-C required or 

Registered for QMHP-R, CSWA or PCA within 30 days of hiring with ability/commitment to attain certification or licensure within 6 months or 2 years, respectively

· Must maintain a valid Oregon Driver License or ability to obtain one upon hire and be insurable under the organization’s auto liability coverage policy (minimum 21 years of age and at least 3 years without any DUI or moving violations)

PREFERRED:

· Bilingual in English/Spanish a plus

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Complete intakes, assessments, and individualized treatment plans as appropriate;
• Works closely with other staff as a member of a multi-disciplinary treatment team to achieve the best outcomes for the clients;
• Identifies precipitating events, gathers  histories of mental, emotional and physical disabilities, alcohol and drug use and substance abuse disorders, past mental health services and criminal justice contacts; assesses family, social, and work relationships; conducts mental status assessments; documents a multiaxial DSM diagnosis; writes and implements or supervises implementation of a treatment plan; conduct and documents mental health assessments; and provide mental health treatment and rehabilitative services within the scope of his or her practice;
• Develops and maintains strong collaborative relationships with a wide range of community partners, including, but not limited to: County DHS and Health Departments, Adult Community Justice, Public Health, and other programs and departments; 
• Provides individual, group, family counseling, and case management, working collaboratively with treatment team members and other agencies;
• Complete clinical chart reviews, as assigned;
• Maintains accurate documentation of all services in client files in EHR within agency stated timelines;
• Leads psycho-educational, skill development, process, gender-specific, and family groups as assigned;
• Works closely with referral sources, keeping them informed on the progress of the clients, as needed and appropriate to client confidentiality per HIPAA and 42 CFR and Oregon statutes;
• Models appropriate counselor behavior to other staff; helps train and orient new staff to the program as necessary;
• Completes training/certification required to perform mental health crisis work and possibly be part of the MH crisis rotation;
• Other related duties as assigned.