Behavioral Health Specialist
Coda
SUMMARY : Provide medically necessary clinical services to individuals diagnosed with substance use disorders or co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders as indicated on individual's treatment plan.
Schedule:
Service Delivery:
Schedule:
- Tuesday - Saturday 8:00am - 4:30pm
Service Delivery:
- Conduct substance use treatment intakes and assessments. Determine medical necessity for substance use treatment including screening for detoxification needs, providing diagnostic evaluation of substance use disorders, and evaluating placement within ASAM criteria.
- Develop collaborative strength based treatment plans incorporating relevant treatment interventions indicated by substance use assessment.
- Provide trauma-informed culturally responsive individual clinical services including case management. Act assertively to include and engage family members as partners in treatment.
- Apply evidence based group practices in educational, skills, and relapse prevention groups using agency approved curriculum.
- Produce accurate strength-based documentation demonstrating clinical knowledge that is in alignment with agency protocols and payor regulations. Utilize collaborative documentation to elicit patient engagement and recovery based language.
- Participate and engage positively in clinical supervision. Work to resolve conflicts effectively and participate actively in clinical development plans.
- Establish and sustain positive team relationships. Collaborating with team, family, and community partners to support flexible patient directed care.
- Participate in staff meetings and provide clinical consultation within scope of practice.
- Travel to community-based meetings and for patient support at other locations.
- Achieve outcomes using methods that align with CODA's mission and values:
- Communicate accurately and positively about recovery and the use of evidence-based treatments.
- Use data and science to identify barriers, overcome obstacles, and inform decisions.
- Be financially responsible; avoid waste, document accurately, seek new opportunities to serve.
- Demonstrate compassion and respect for others.
- Accompany and drive patients to recovery related appointments if an approved driver.
- Consistent attendance and punctuality are required of this position.
- Participate in special projects and trainings as assigned.
- Assist with short-term coverage for additional clinical and administrative duties where needed.
- Collect urinalysis samples from patients.
- Train and/or mentor other team members as assigned.
- Provide outreach and education to community partners as assigned.
- Preferred: minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar or closely-related role.
- Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice or closely related area of study OR Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice, or closely related area of study
- A minimum of 30 semester hours (45 quarter hours) of coursework in some or all of the following courses: elemental/intro psychology, social psychology/sociology, human behavior, development or biology, statistics/research methods, substance misuse, criminogenic/forensic, psychopharmacology or neuroscience, cognitive development and/or communication; behavior modification, or cultural practices.
- Has advanced knowledge of and is able to effectively apply advanced principles of motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma informed care, and similar strategies for facilitating recovery and empowerment.
- Must demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively, understand mental status concepts, symptomology, 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 treatment plan.
- Ability to engage patients in service oriented treatment plans and determine clinically relevant substance use treatment interventions.
- Ability to utilize both oral and written communications skills to effectively communicate with patients, co-workers, community resources, supervisors, and various other individuals encountered in the course of performing work while maintaining patient confidentiality and establishing professional rapport.
- Ability to operate a computer, utilize basic MS Office programs, and effectively navigate and maintain patient records in an electronic medical records system.
- Attain CADC-R status within 30 days of hire (if not already in possession of CADC-R or higher)
- Meet requirements for application of CADC I certification within 12 months of employment.
- May be required to attain a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or ability to acquire within 90 days of hire.
- Crisis Prevention training completion within 90 days of hire.
- May need Current Oregon or Washington Drivers License.
- Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.
- Must be able to safely operate the company vehicle if required to drive.
- Must be able to perform Basic Life Support for 15 minutes continuously if certified in BLS.
- Must be able to sit for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to utilize personal protective equipment and follow safety procedures while interacting directly with patients and working in a clinical environment, including handling of laboratory specimens.
- Must be able to operate a personal computer for extended periods of time, including reading from a computer monitor, keyboarding, and using a mouse.
- A negative result on all pre-employment, reasonable basis, and post-accident drug screens.
- An acceptable criminal record as determined by DHS, the Oregon Administrative Rules, and the Oregon Revised Statutes
- An acceptable driving record and insurance coverage as recommended by CODA's automobile insurance provider if required to drive
Vacancy posted 18 hours ago
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