Mental Health Practitioner

Part-Time, Variable Schedule: 12 weekly hours, Saturdays 1800-0630. Pay range: $39.95 - $59.94. Position Overview The Mental Health Practitioner provides counseling services including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for patients experiencing social, behavioral, and mental health issues. This position does not directly manage other caregivers. Essential Functions and Duties Participate with team members in facilitating patient and family learning throughout the continuum of care. Reinforce patient’s 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 the privacy and protect the confidentiality of patients and family members while maintaining professional boundaries as outlined in the affiliated licensing board’s Code of Ethics. Function as a member of the Interdisciplinary Care Team to assure care is accomplished effectively, efficiently, and cost‑effectively. Provide individual, group, and family‑based therapies using evidence‑based treatment modalities, primarily from DBT, ACT, CBT, Solution‑Focused, Motivational Interviewing, or other approved modalities. Work in a fast‑paced environment, multitasking and triaging numerous needs of patients, families, and community agencies. Complete psychosocial assessments (including substance use), economic assessments, risk assessments, and individualized, measurable treatment plans in compliance with department and state regulatory standards. Assess the potential threat of harm to self and/or others and/or inability to care for oneself. Determine, in coordination with the treatment team and county, the legal status of patients 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 related to admission, care, and discharge of patients from an inpatient psychiatric facility, including civil commitment procedures and protocols. Coordinate after‑care with outpatient providers, including therapeutic appointments, warm handoffs, medication management, and follow‑up medical appointments that meet regulatory standards and metrics. Attend unit meetings and trainings as scheduled. Participate in creating a healing environment that supports overall care and the wholeness of patients and caregivers. Document all patient care with proficiency in compliance with hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory agencies. Provide a therapeutic presence in service to others by responding to the needs of patients in a caring way, including introducing oneself, explaining role, asking preferred names and pronouns, 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, supporting the organization’s corporate integrity efforts by acting ethically and reporting known or suspected violations. Deliver customer service and/or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient, and accurate. May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned. Additional Duties – PAT/PES Unit Conduct crisis, risk, and psychosocial assessments, treatment planning, and safety planning within the guidelines of 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 of the hospital 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 provide coordination of admissions for accepted patients. Additional Duties – Sage View Work in concert with the attending psychiatrist to develop a working diagnosis and treatment goals. Coordinate and lead the morning Multidisciplinary Treatment Team meetings. Education Required: Master’s of Social Work or related behavioral health field. Preferred: N/A. Licensure, Certification and 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 Providers 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 the 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 personal protective equipment required to perform the job safely. Physical Requirements Continually (75% or more): Use of clear and audible speaking voice and the 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 exposure category risk for exposure to BBP. Schedule & Other Details Schedule Weekly Hours: 12 Caregiver Type: Regular Shift: Variable (United States of America) Is Exempt Position: No Job Family: MENTAL HEALTH PRACTITIONER Scheduled Days of the Week: Variable Shift Start & End Time: 1800-0630 #J-18808-Ljbffr