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CURRENT OPEN POSITIONS: Adult Outpatient Program Manager, Residential Counselor, Recovery Ally, Rapid Access Manager, Rapid Access Dual Diagnosis Clinician (QMHP), Dual Diagnosis Clinician (QMHP/CADC), Residential and Community Support Services Clinician, Residential and Mobile Crisis On-call. See below for details
CBH offers an exceptional BENEFIT package.
For full time employees, benefits include: Medical (minimal premium cost to employee), Dental (Employer Paid), Vision (employer paid), 403B Retirement (5% employer contribution after 1 year of employment), Life Insurance (Employer Paid), Short-term Disability (Employer Paid), and Employee Assistance Program. Dependents covered on medical, dental and vision at cost to employee.
12 paid holidays and 22 days of PTO years 1-3, increases after year 3. PTO accumulation starts at hire and is available for use as accumulated. CBH also offers sabbatical of 22 days after 10 years of service and annual elective training fund that includes 5 paid days for training.
Adult Outpatient Program Manager – AOT, GERO, and Supported Employment
Clatsop Behavioral Healthcare (CBH) is seeking an Adult Outpatient Program Manager. The Adult Outpatient Program Manager will be responsible for oversight of the Adult Outpatient and Supported Employment (SEP) Programs. They will oversee evidence and community-based programs including Supported Employment and education, Geriatric Pre-Admission Screening and Resident Review (GER/PASSR) and Mandated Mental Health services. This position will provide overall management and coordination of community and office-based programs to provide smooth referral process and transition between these programs, other CBH programs, and stakeholders.
The Adult Outpatient Program Manager is responsible for implementing and maintaining SEP to fidelity expectations (fidelity maintenance, identifying areas of needed improvement, and advocating for program at agency-level).
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Overall management of the Adult Outpatient Mental Health and Supported Employment teams.
- Maintain fidelity standards for SEP team, communicate with oversight agencies as needed.
- Participate in required conferences and trainings.
- Provide individual and group supervision to team members. Supervision includes clinical standards of care, documentation compliance, caseload/utilization management, productivity, and licensure supervision if applicable.
- Develop work schedules, including after hour on-call schedule; approve timecards.
- Maintain client confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards of the profession.
- Coordinate with the Mobile Crisis team as indicated.
- Manage, update and submit all fidelity reporting for assigned programs.
- Seek consultation from the Director of Outpatient Services regarding high-risk cases, system barriers, and any concerns regarding abuse, neglect, or elements impacting direct care.
- Assist in recruiting and hiring for open agency positions as needed. Provide ongoing training, development, and retention of employees.
- Audit and monitor clinician and staff documentation and services provided.
- Serve as liaison between CSS and AOT teams. Attend CSS/ACT team meetings on a rotating basis and regularly communicate with the CSS/ACT Program Manager regarding interdepartmental collaboration and coordination of care.
- Attend assigned meetings with community partners and stakeholders, including but not limited to: Adult System of Care with Care Oregon, Coastal Family/Yakima Valley Farm Workers Staffing, parole/probation, Mental Health Treatment Court, etc.
- Attend assigned internal meetings including but not limited to: AOT/AMH staffing, Managers’ Meeting, Lead Meeting,
- Participate in Mobile Crisis Admin Rotation.
Requirements:
- Master’s Degree in a Behavioral Health related field and meet qualifications to be a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP).
- Licensure Required – Must hold an active license in Oregon with any of the following licensing Boards (LPC, LMFT, LCSW).
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills required.
- Demonstrated experience (at least 1 year ) in supervision and management.
- Previous experience with fidelity programs and OHA reporting.
- Valid driver’s license or ability to obtain Oregon or Washington DL
- Background check clearance
- Ability to meet agency insurance requirements, must submit current motor vehicle record if licensed outside the state of Oregon
Preferred:
- Bilingual
- Previous experience with Supported Employment Programs
The above statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills.
Posted: 1/15/2021
Residential Counselor
Clatsop Behavioral Healthcare’s North Coast Crisis Respite Center in Warrenton, Oregon is looking for a dedicated service provider to fill a full-time position as a Residential Counselor. Under the direction of the North Coast Crisis Respite Manager, the Residential Counselor works as a member of a team working to make a difference in the lives of persons with mental illness. This position involves participation and implementation of program goals and objectives to promote a strengths-based, client centered approach to assisting residents in achieving individual goals and ultimately making the leap to independence.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Maintain and document service notes
- Encourage and motivate residents to engage in new experiences and accomplish personal goals
- Safely transport residents to appointments and community outings
- Ability to facilitate groups and work individually to skills train
- Ability to distribute and document medications accurately
- Cooking and cleaning
Requirements
- Day shift and Swing shift requires QMHA certification (OAR 309-019-0125-QMHAs shall demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively; understand mental health assessment, treatment, and service terminology; and apply each of these concepts, implement skills development strategies, and identify, implement, and coordinate the services and supports identified in a service plan. In addition, QMHAs shall meet the following minimum qualifications:(a) Bachelor's degree in a behavioral science field; or (b) A combination of at least three years of relevant work, education, training, or experience.
- Valid Oregon or Washington Driver’s license or ability to obtain by date of hire
- Motor Vehicle Record clearance that meets agency insurance requirements
- Ability to pass DHS background check clearance
Preferred
- 3 years prior experience in same or similar field
- Some higher education or vocational training in related field
- Trauma informed care, behavioral health or mental health training or experience
- Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred
The above statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills.
Posted: 1/1/22
Recovery Ally
Clatsop
Behavioral Healthcare (CBH) has an immediate opening for a full time Recovery
Ally. This position will provide outreach to individuals who need help but are
not ready to seek services. The work occurs in a variety of community settings
to include emergency departments and the jail.
Requirements:
- Any
combination of experience/training that will demonstrate the ability to perform
the duties of this position may be considered. Must have the potential to be
certified as a peer recovery mentor. (The Certified Recovery
Mentor (CRM) requires an Oregon Health Authority approved addiction peer
training program, which CBH will assist in scheduling once hired. Per OHA
requirements CRM's must be in recovery from substance use dependence and have a
minimum of 2 years recovery.)
- Work
with community partners to identify high utilizers of the emergency departments
and the jail system due to their substance use
- Provide
non-contingent supportive relationship to targeted individuals. Mentor them in
whatever their stage of recovery is and help them identify positive coping
skills and healthy living activities.
- Act
as a community resource, assisting in connecting individuals and families to
local groups and organizations where, through participation, they will develop
natural supports that will sustain them into the future
- Skills
related to professional clinical documentation and file management
- Valid
driver’s license or ability to obtain Oregon or Washington Driver’s License.
- Background
check clearance
- Ability
to meet agency insurance requirements, must submit current motor vehicle record
if licensed outside of the state of Oregon
Preferred:
- Knowledge and experience of current Oregon Administrative
Rule's and state requirements related to position
- Bilingual
Posted 12/16/2020
Rapid Access Manager
Position Summary:
Clatsop Behavioral Healthcare is seeking a full time (40 hours/week) Rapid
Access Manger (RAM). The Rapid Access Manager will be responsible for the daily
operations and oversight of the Rapid Access Clinic, the outpatient assessment
team and the Call Center/Intake Department.
They are responsible for ensuring all new clients access the appropriate
follow up care within a reasonable amount of time, based on clinical
presentation and identified risk factors. This position requires a high level
of attention to clinical detail.
This manager
will provide oversight and direct service in the Rapid Access Clinic while
supervising and collaborating with the team of clinicians and recovery allies
working in the Clinic. This Rapid Access team will provide clinical support to
all clients utilizing the Rapid Access Center.
They will triage cases, provide brief mental health assessments, ASAM,
complete referrals and ensure appropriate follow up care is in place.
The Rapid
Access Manager will work closely with all other program managers to ensure
appropriate clinical support and follow up care is established. This manager
will also be the contact for the Harbor, our local domestic violence shelter
and organization. This position will participate as an active member of the CBH
Leadership team and will work with intention to uphold and support the mission
and work of Clatsop Behavioral Healthcare.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
(These responsibilities must be able to be performed with
or without reasonable accommodation.)
- Clinical and daily operational oversight and
supervision of the Rapid Access Clinic.
- Supervision of the Call Center/Intake Department
and outpatient assessment team.
- Coordination with CBH program managers and
directors to address workflows, operating procedures and program improvement.
- Coordination with CBH program managers and
leadership to ensure clients are supported appropriately based on their
clinical presentation and identified risk factors.
- Monitor Assessment availability for OP MH, SUD
and Psych. Communicate with appropriate
departments to address access related issues.
- Provide direct care for the Rapid Access Clinic
including but not limited to brief MH assessments, ASAM, risk assessment,
safety planning, referrals, and care coordination.
- Participate as part of a clinical team to
support all clients who utilize the Rapid Access clinic, welcome clients,
triage cases and provide clinical supports.
- Act as the direct contact for the Harbor and
provide support to their staff and clients as indicated and clinically
appropriate.
- Communicate and collaborate with community
partners to address community need.
- Participate in On Call Admin Back-up rotation.
- Participate as an active member of the CBH
Leadership team.
- Commit to ongoing training, growth and
awareness around cultural humility, equity, and inclusion.
- Participate in agency meetings as assigned.
- Facilitate staff meetings.
Requirements:
(Equivalent education and/or experience may be
substituted for qualifications. Requirements are representative of minimum
levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully,
the employee will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each task
proficiently.)
- Licensure required: LMFT, LPC or LCSW
- Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP)
Program
Managers in all programs must demonstrate competence in leadership, wellness,
oversight and evaluation of services, staff development, service planning, case
management and coordination, utilization of community resources, group, family
and individual therapy or counseling, documentation and rationale for services
to promote intended outcomes and implementation of all provider policies.
Required to have and maintain
an Oregon or Washington Driver’s license and meet the agency’s
insurance carrier’s
insurance standards at the time
of hire
Preferred:
The above statements are not intended
to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills.
Posted: 12/7/2020
Rapid Access Dual Diagnosis Clinician
(QMHP)
Position
Summary:
Clatsop Behavioral Healthcare is seeking a full time (40
hours/week) Rapid Access Clinician. As the Rapid Access Clinician, you will be
responsible for providing clinic-based intervention as part of the rapid access
team with individuals that present mental health or substance use concerns. The
Rapid Access Clinician position functions as part of an inter-disciplinary team
and possesses flexibility to assist fellow team members to provide continuity
and consistency of care to community members in need.
This position performs a variety of services by presenting
issues of individuals and triaged with the Rapid Access Manager and the Mobile
Crisis Team. You will assist in
screening clients to determine if crisis assessment and safety planning is
indicated. You will perform mental health assessments for individuals accessing
care, and crisis assessments for individuals presenting with high risk
symptoms. The Rapid Access Clinician will complete ASAM assessments for
individuals presenting with substance use concerns. Linking clients to supportive and sustainable
community resources including housing, food scarcity, bridging care with
primary care providers, accessing the Oregon Health Plan benefits, etc.
Essential
Duties and Responsibilities:
(These responsibilities must be able to be performed with or without
reasonable accommodation.)
- Perform mental health crisis assessment and intervention
services to community members and document these in accordance with agency
standards.
- Perform full mental health assessments and
substance use assessments as indicated.
- Coordinate care interagency and with community
partners and stakeholders.
- Report critical incidents or alleged client
abuses to the CBH Abuse Investigator or outside agencies as needed within 24
hrs.
- Provide risk assessment and determine
appropriate level of care, with consideration of least restrictive option and
community integration as a priority.
- Provide crisis services resulting in
coordination of care for future treatment and document accordingly.
- Provide services that are tied to treatment
plans if currently in place.
- Conduct Mental Status Examinations and make
appropriate treatment recommendations and referrals.
- Help identify client’s natural support system
and be able to work within that system as appropriate to facilitate crisis
intervention.
- Consult and coordinate services with other
community partners: Developmental Disabilities, Substance Abuse, Primary Care
Physicians, DHS, Senior & Disability Services, Courts, Community Action and
Schools during crisis intervention to ensure adequate follow up.
- Responsible for obtaining Releases of
Information (ROI) to be able to consult and coordinate with all other
family/friends and identified community agencies/providers the client is
involved with.
- Participate in regular team and agency meetings.
- Maintain client confidentiality and adhere to
ethical standards of the profession.
- The ability to remain flexible to the changing
demands of a mental health system and the needs of the agency.
- All CBH staff are mandatory abuse reporters per
the State of Oregon, and as such all staff must be aware of and follow
Mandatory Abuse Reporting policies.
- Continually increases level of cultural
sensitivity, awareness and competency. Actively participates in training
related to cultural effectiveness in working with diverse populations.
Requirements:
(Equivalent education and/or experience may be substituted for qualifications. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job
successfully, the employee
will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each task proficiently.)
- Master’s Degree in the Behavioral Sciences from
an accredited university is required.
- At least 3 years of outpatient clinical
experience.
- Credentialing as a QMHP required.
- Dual diagnosis, CADCI or ability to obtain CADCR
required.
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Required to have and maintain an Oregon or
Washington Driver’s license and meet the agency’s insurance carrier’s insurance
standards at the time of hire
The above statements are not intended to be an exhaustive
list of all responsibilities, duties and skills.
Posted: 12/7/2020
Dual Diagnosis Clinician (QMHP/CADC)
Clatsop Behavioral Healthcare is seeking a Full-Time Dual Diagnosis Clinician. This position will perform a variety of services in the outpatient setting to provide direct services to the adult population. The clinician will perform Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder treatment to include Assessments, ASAM dimensions, Treatment Planning, Individual and group counseling as well as crisis services as needed. Flexibility, attention to detail and accurate and timely documentation are critical skills of this position. The Clinician will function as part of an inter- disciplinary team.
Requirements:
- Master’s degree in Social Work, Behavioral Health, Psychology or Counseling (must be able to obtain QMHP certification)
- 3 years outpatient experience working with people who struggle with mental illness
- CADC I
- Valid driver’s license or ability to obtain Oregon or Washington DL
- Background check clearance
- Ability to meet insurance requirements, must submit current motor vehicle record if licensed outside of the state of Oregon
Preferred:
The above statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills.
Salary DOE.
Posted: 11/16/2020
Residential and
Community Support Services Clinician
Clatsop
Behavioral Healthcare is seeking a Full Time (40 hours per week) North Coast
Crisis Respite Center and Open Door Clinician.
This position will be able to function as part of an inter-disciplinary
team and possess flexibility to assist fellow team members to provide
continuity and consistency of care to the agency’s clients. This position will
perform a variety of services in both outpatient and respite/residential
(adult) settings to adult clients in community mental health and the North
Coast Crisis Respite Center (NCCRC). 20 hours per week will be dedicated to
providing services at NCCRC, and 20 hours per week will be dedicated to
providing services at the Open Door location, which serves individuals with
severe and persistent mental illness. The clinician will be responsible for an
assigned caseload that may vary in size. Clinician will perform Mental Health
Assessments, Assessment Updates, and Individual Service Plans in keeping with
agency standards. Clinician will provide short-term individual and group
counseling and therapy to assigned caseload and document all contacts in
keeping with agency standards. All services to clients will be closely tied to
the Treatment Plans. Clinician may initiate treatment plans, provide case
management and care coordination, and is a community liaison.
Essential Duties
and Responsibilities:
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Provide
assessment interviews for all new and returning clients to obtain comprehensive
information regarding presenting problems. This includes the ability to
conclude and assign diagnoses. Assessments may be for respite, residential or
outpatient services placement.
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Assist the
client in developing a meaningful Recovery (Treatment) Plan.
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Provide
services that are tied to the Recovery Plan.
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Conduct
Mental Status Examinations and make appropriate treatment recommendations and
referrals.
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Help
identify client’s natural support system and be able to work within that system
as appropriate to facilitate clients’ recovery.
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Be knowledgeable of community
resources, refer and facilitate clients’ accessing of these supports.
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Provide
case management services as needed to assigned caseload.
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Provide
group and individual counseling in keeping with Evidence-based Practices.
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Provide
backup crisis response to CBH programs upon request by the front desk and/or by
any supervisor who requests it.
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Provides
outreach services as appropriate.
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Consult
and coordinate services with other community partners such as: Developmental
Disabilities, Substance Abuse, Primary Care Physicians, DHS, Senior &
Disability Services, Courts, Community Action and Schools.
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Responsible for obtaining Releases of
Information to be able to consult and coordinate with other community agencies.
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Provide
psycho-education to clients, families and the community.
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Participate
in regular team and agency meetings.
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Complete
and maintain all clinical documents and client files according to compliance
standards with the State of Oregon Administrative Rules and standards
established at CBH. This includes,
but is not limited to, the timely completion of Intake Interviews, Mental
Health Assessments, Assessment Updates, and Progress Notes.
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Will
maintain productivity in keeping with agency expectations and standards. This
includes the timely discharge and termination of clients.
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Maintain
client confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards of the profession.
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Participate
in Investigations, Court hearings, and other legal proceedings as directed by
agency and/or subpoenaed and maintain the required documentation for the same.
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Coordinate
discharge planning with all treatment providers.
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The
ability to remain flexible to the changing demands of a mental health system and
the needs of the agency.
-
All CBH
staff are mandatory abuse reporters per the State of Oregon, and as such all
staff must be aware of and follow Mandatory Abuse Reporting policies.
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Report
critical incidents or alleged client abuses to the CBH Abuse Investigator or
outside agencies as needed.
Required
Experience:
Master’s
Degree in the Behavioral Sciences from an accredited university or a Bachelor
of Science in Nursing with an RN is required.
Preferred
Experience:
At least 3
years of outpatient clinical experience working with the mentally ill.
1 year of
crisis work and working with substance use clients.
The above
statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities,
duties and skills.
Posted 10-7-2020
Mobile Crisis Clinician, QMHP (on-call)
Clatsop Behavioral Healthcare (CBH) has an immediate opening
for an on-call Mobile Crisis Clinician, QMHP. This position will provide Crisis Assessment and Intervention, follow up support and other outreach for individuals who are experiencing crises in a variety of settings to include local hospitals, jails, and diverse locations within the community. The Mobile Crisis Team works closely with Law Enforcement and other community partners to resolve crises in the natural setting they occur in order to defer from a higher level of care if possible.
Requirements:
- Master’s
Degree in a Behavioral Health-related field and meet qualifications to be a
Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) in the state of Oregon.
- Valid
driver’s license or ability to obtain Oregon or Washington Driver's License
- Background
check clearance
- Ability to
meet agency insurance requirements, must submit current motor vehicle record if
licensed outside of the state of Oregon
Preferred:
- Three (3) years direct service with individuals experiencing severe and persistent mental illness.
- Candidate
will have a background that includes special training, experience and other
demonstrated abilities in providing behavioral health crisis intervention.
- Demonstrate effective communication skills to diverse
client populations.
- Proficiency in clinical documentation and use of applicable information technologies.
- Bilingual
The above statements are not intended to be an exhaustive
list of all responsibilities, duties and skills.
Salary DOE.
Please complete the application, see link at the top of this
employment page.
Residential Counselor (on-call)
Clatsop Behavioral Healthcare is seeking to hire on-call
Residential Counselors at the North Coast Crisis Respite Center facility in
Warrenton, Oregon. Under the direction of the North Coast Crisis Respite Manager,
the Residential Counselor works as a member of an interdisciplinary team to
implement and monitor treatment for residents within the residential facility.
This position involves participation and implementation of program goals and
objectives to promote a strengths-based, client centered approach to assisting
residents in achieving individual goals and ultimately transitioning to a less
restrictive setting, and completing daily facility tasks like cooking and cleaning. Must be willing to work any shift.
Preferred
- Three years’ prior experience in same
or similar field preferred.
- Some higher
education or vocational training in the field of Psychology (trauma informed
therapy), Counseling, Social Work, Behavioral Health, Mental Health.
- Bachelor’s degree.
Required:
- Valid driver’s license as well as a Motor Vehicle
Record that meets agency insurance requirements.
- State background check approval.
Salary DOE
Please complete the application, see link at the top of this employment page.