Mental Health Practitioner

Part-Time, Variable Schedule: 12 weekly hours, Wednesdays 1800-0630 Pay range: $39.95 - $59.94

ST. CHARLES HEALTH SYSTEM

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE:

Mental Health Practitioner

REPORTS TO POSITION:

Varies

DEPARTMENT:

Behavioral Health

DATE LAST REVIEWED:

January 2025

OUR VISION:

Creating America’s healthiest community, together

OUR MISSION:

In the spirit of love and compassion, better health, better care, better value

OUR VALUES:

Accountability, Caring and Teamwork

DEPARTMENT SUMMARY:

The Behavioral Health Departments provide services to the community and region including: Acute mental health crisis and triage, inpatient psychiatric hospitalization, treatment for the SPMI population, and collaboration with the outpatient community at discharge.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Mental Health Practitioner provides counseling services including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for patients experiencing social/behavioral/mental health issues. This position does not directly manage any other caregivers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:

Participate with team members in facilitating patients’ and families’ learning throughout the continuum of care; reinforce patients’ continued health care through teaching and/or referral to community agency follow-up. Perform patient assessment of social, economic, emotional, and family situations. Provide diagnostic, preventative and therapeutic treatment services of a psychosocial nature pertaining to personality adjustment, behavioral problems, and interpersonal dysfunction. Respect privacy and protect confidentiality of patients and family members while maintaining professional boundaries as outlined by the licensing board’s Code of Ethics. Function as a member of the Interdisciplinary Care Team to assure care is accomplished effectively and efficiently in a cost‑effective manner. Provide individual, group and family‑based therapies using a variety of evidence‑based treatment modalities, interventions, and strategies, primarily from DBT, ACT, CBT, Solution‑Focused, Motivational Interviewing, or other approved modality. Work in a fast‑paced environment, multitasking and triaging numerous needs of patients, families and community agencies. Complete psychosocial, substance use, economic and risk assessments, and create individualized and measurable treatment plans in compliance with departmental and state regulatory standards. Assess potential threat of harm to self or others and/or inability to care for oneself; determine legal status of patients in coordination with the treatment team and County, in accordance with State Civil Commitment laws. Provide crisis intervention to patients in immediate crisis on the unit and to recently discharged patients on an as needed basis. Provide psychoeducation and case management support to patients and their families. Maintain knowledge of all state and federal regulations applicable to admission, care and discharge from an inpatient psychiatric facility, including all pertinent civil commitment procedures and protocols. Coordinate after‑care with outpatient providers, including therapeutic appointments, warm handoffs, medication management and follow‑up medical appointments in compliance with regulatory standards and metrics. Attend unit meetings and trainings as scheduled. Participate in creating a healing environment that supports all aspects of care and the wholeness of everyone, patient and caregiver. Participate in creating intentional relationships and demonstrate focused attitudes and behaviors that enhance the care experience. Support the vision, mission and values of the organization in all respects. Document all patient care in compliance with hospital policies, procedures and regulatory agencies. Provide a therapeutic presence in service to others by responding to patient needs in a caring way, including introducing oneself, explaining role, asking preferred name and pronouns, sitting with the patient to determine goals, active listening and effective communication. Support Lean principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a champion of change. Provide and maintain a safe environment for caregivers, patients and guests. Conduct all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality; comply with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures, and support corporate integrity efforts. Deliver customer service and/or patient care that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient and accurate. May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES SPECIFIC TO PAT/PES UNIT:

Conduct crisis, risk, and psychosocial assessments, treatment planning, and safety planning within OHA and Joint Commission standards. Daily rounding of PES patients to include therapeutic intervention, case management and coordination of care. Daily rounding of patients admitted to medical units for assessment and/or ongoing treatment. Follow up risk assessment and safety planning for patients scoring as moderate to high risk throughout the hospital system. Review referrals for psychiatric inpatient bed requests and coordinate admissions for patients accepted for admission.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES SPECIFIC TO SAGE VIEW:

Work in concert with the attending psychiatrist to develop a working diagnosis and treatment goals, coordinating and leading the morning Multidisciplinary Treatment Team meetings.

EDUCATION

Required : Master’s of Social Work or related behavioral health field. Preferred : N/A

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION

Required : Current unrestricted Oregon LCSW, LMFT, or LPC licensure OR the ability to obtain state board licensure as a Registered Associate within 3 years of hire date. Code Grey Training required within 3 months of hire. Ability to travel to business functions/trainings/meetings and all SCHS worksites. AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification. Preferred : Current unrestricted Oregon LCSW, LMFT, or LPC licensure; Member of the National Association of Social Workers or another national association; Bilingual in Spanish and English communication.

EXPERIENCE

Required : One year of experience in behavioral health field. Internship experience in an inpatient behavioral health setting may be considered. Preferred : Experience in a behavioral health inpatient or residential setting; Postgraduate clinical experience providing therapeutic services on an outpatient or inpatient basis.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

Must be able to wear appropriate PPE required to perform the job safely.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Continually (75% or more): Use of clear and audible speaking voice and ability to hear normal speech level. Frequently (50%): Sitting, keyboard operation. Occasionally (25%): Standing, walking, bending, stooping/kneeling/crouching, climbing stairs, reaching overhead, lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 1-10 pounds, grasping/squeezing, operation of a motor vehicle, ability to hear whispered speech level. Never (0%): Climbing ladder/step-stool, lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 11-50 pounds. Exposure to Elemental Factors Occasionally (25%): Chemical solution for Laboratory Caregivers.; Rarely (10%): Wet/slippery area.; Never (0%): Heat, cold, noise, dust, vibration, chemical solution, uneven surface. Blood-Borne Pathogen (BBP) Exposure Category: Risk for Exposure to BBP.

WORK SCHEDULE

Schedule Weekly Hours: 12; Shift: Variable (United States of America); Scheduled Days of the Week: Variable; Shift Start & End Time: 1800-0630; Caregiver Type: Regular.

POSITION DETAILS

Is Exempt Position?: No; Job Family: Mental Health Practitioner; Job Title: Mental Health Practitioner. #J-18808-Ljbffr St. Charles Health System