Mobile Mental Health Associate (Project Respond/Emergency Department Diversion Team)

$28.3 - $29.57 per hour

Cascadia Behavioral Healthcare, Inc.

# Mobile Mental Health Associate (Project Respond/Emergency Department Diversion Team)Applylocations: US - OR - Portlandtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition id: JR102101Mobile Mental Health Associate (Project Respond/Emergency Department Diversion Team)**Job Overview****Location/Schedule:** Work is performed in the community setting including client residences, schools, police precincts, shelters, residential facilities, and public spaces, but the position is based out of Kerns building in NE Portland, OR. The schedule is Tuesday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.**Position:** Mobile Mental Health Associate**Program:** Project Respond/Emergency Department Diversion Team**Cascadia's Mission and Vision:****Mission:** Cascadia Health delivers whole health care – integrated mental health and addiction services, primary care, and housing – to promote hope and support the well-being of the communities we serve.**Vision:** We envision a community where everyone benefits from whole health care, experiences well-being, and has a self-directed, connected life.**Position Description**: The Mobile Mental Health Associate working with the Emergency Department Diversion Team acts as an Emergency Department Liaison and provides outreach and support to individuals identified in local emergency departments as needing additional support and advocacy in order to reduce the need for a higher level of care and provide stabilization in the community. This position works as part of a team and approaches work with people from a trauma-informed, strength-based, perspective and works in concert with programs in Multnomah County’s Acute Care Continuum. The Mobile Mental Health Associate position works collaboratively with mental health and physical health care providers, police agencies, emergency departments, school personnel, and other social service agencies to assure the best possible treatment for clients, while supporting a Trauma Informed Care environment.All incumbents must understand, appreciate and respect the diversity and cultural differences within our Cascadia community. It is expected that there is an awareness and sensitivity to the perspectives and perceptions to those we serve, as well as our colleagues. As Cascadia is Trauma informed, the incumbent must support a Trauma Informed Care Environment. With the high prevalence of trauma among individuals receiving behavioral health services, it is required that the incumbent understand the effects of trauma on health, coping, and other aspects of the lives of those we serve.**Essential Responsibilities:***This position description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities or an all inclusive job description.** Ability to assess individual protective and risk factors as well as capabilities and resources in order to guide intervention.* Assist individuals in seeking community resources and utilizing natural supports to meet identified needs.* Triage requests for service as they come into the office from Emergency Departments.* Coordinate responses to situations with other community agencies and service providers.* Identify and assess risk factors for harm to self or others in the context of the client’s current pyscho-social context via interview with client and with consideration given to collateral information; consider and articulate potential outcomes of various interventions, discuss their risks and benefits, and formulate why a particular course of action was pursued in lieu of other options; opt for least intrusive and most supportive intervention.* Provide assessment dispositions to treatment providers and emergency departments as appropriate.* Provide short term engagement, advocacy, referral, and support in the community to individuals originally assessed in Emergency Department.* Assess for personal safety in the environment and request law enforcement support as appropriate.* Provide information and facilitate linkage to mental health treatment and other social services.* Consult with teammates, supervisors, program managers, and program medical directors as appropriate.* Provide clinical consultation to other Cascadia Programs and Emergency Department staff when appropriate* Document and maintain electronic health record (EHR) and ancillary records in a manner that assures compliance with all agency policies, program procedures and local, state, and federal regulations.* Demonstrate responsibility for safety of consumers, staff and property; possess familiarity with fire regulations and evacuation procedures.* Adhere to mandatory abuse reporting, HIPPA and complete annual employee training requirements on a timely basis as indicated in the licensing requirements for the facility as well as agency requirements. Attend seminars, trainings and other educational opportunities in order to develop professional skills and abilities.* Participate in all scheduled staff meetings, supervision sessions, and other departmental and agency meetings.* Perform other duties as assigned.**Qualifications****Education:*** Must meet the requirement to be credentialed as a Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA) through MHACBO. A QMHA requires a Bachelor's degree in a behavioral science field from an accredited college or university , three years full time related work experience in mental health, or a combination of the two (an equivalency of three years). Certification must be current and in compliance with the OAR’s.**Experience:*** At least one year of experience working with individuals suffering from serious and persistent mental illness, providing a broad range of clinical intervention and completing mental health assessments.* Equivalent combination of education/experience preferably in a non-profit organization preferred**Specialized Skills and Knowledge**:* Conduct a Mental Status assessment* Knowledge of risk assessment and crisis intervention* Understand evidence based practices, and strength based case management philosophies and strategies including trauma informed care* Operate computer hardware and software at a level needed to effectively perform job functions**Other:*** Possess a valid driver’s license, three year driving history; clean driving record, ability to pass Driver Motor Vehicle (DMV) check and complete the Cascadia online Defensive Driving course. This position requires the ability to drive a personal or company vehicle for the completion of work duties.**Working Conditions*** The Mobile Mental Health Associate must work collaboratively with partners as well as independently to minimize risk to self and clients and, when necessary, quickly and accurately communicate with police agencies in emergent situations* Occasionally stooping, lifting 20 to 50 lbs, crouching, climbing (stairs), reaching and running* Regular sitting, Standing, walking, and Keyboarding* Constant visual and auditoryCascadia is an Equal Opportunity employer. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io position is represented by a labor union.**Benefits**We offer generous benefits for our full-time and part-time employees (20 hours + pro-rated) including:* Generous Paid Time Off Package Full-time employees earn 6 weeks of PTO in their first year!* Medical and Dental Coverage (begins 1st of the month following hire date)* VSP Vision Discount Plan* 403(B) Retirement Savings (Pre and post-tax plans with up to 8% employer matching contribution!)* Flexible Spending Account (FSA) (Medical, dependent care, and transportation options)* Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance* Paid Bereavement and Jury Duty Leave* Length of Service Award* Voluntary Life Insurance* Supplemental Insurance* Student loan forgiveness options**Wellness Benefits:*** Employee Assistance Program (EAP)* Bike to Work Reimbursement* Discounted Fitness Memberships* Trauma Support Team**Starting Rate Range in USD ($)**$28.30 - $29.57
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