8924 - QMHP I (Licensed) - Outpatient Program Therapist (Health & Human Services)

Job Opportunity

Jackson County Employment Opportunity.

The Adult Outpatient Program at JCMH serves clients in various stages of mental health recovery and well-being, with a specific focus on adults 55 years and older. This masters-level social worker or therapist will work collaboratively with a team of providers including prescribers and nurses, peers, and case managers.

We are looking for a QMHP with experience in a variety of therapeutic modalities and an openness to broaden their skillset to include evidence-based modalities appropriate to our client population. This position includes a large component of work outside of the office building. We engage with clients at various locations throughout the community, including our local acute behavioral health facility, subacute facilities, adult foster homes, private residences, and multiple community partner agency offices.

Jackson County strives to recruit, hire and retain the best employees!

Pre-Employment Requirements and/or Preferences

Preferred candidate will have an interest in working with aging and older adults. Most of our clients are diagnosed with severe and persistent mental illness, and many are somewhere within the stages of change or recovery maintenance regarding substance use disorders.

Either experience with or an interest in developing skills with the treatment of substance use disorders is essential.

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Pass a pre-employment drug screen, which includes screening for Marijuana. Click on the link to review Jackson County's Drug-Free Workplace Policy.

This position is represented by union group SEIU.

Job Duties and Requirements

I. Position Summary

Provides clinical services including, but not limited to, comprehensive mental health treatment as part of a multi-disciplinary team; assesses family, cultural, social and work relationships; conducts mental status examinations; identifies current DSM diagnoses; writes and supervises the implementation of treatment plans; and, provides individual, family and/or group therapy within scope of training. Performs a full range of duties with only occasional instruction or assistance in an independent and professional manner and possesses a significant level of specialized and functional expertise.

II. Examples of Essential Position Duties

• Completes comprehensive mental health, crisis, and risk assessments. Develops clinical formulations, diagnoses individuals, and identifies medical necessity for treatment.
• Develops, coordinate, and/or oversees the implementation of client treatment plans with measurable objectives; as appropriate, makes referrals to other services or community agencies to meet client need.
• Provides specialized individual, family, and/or group counseling and therapy, education, outreach, and support to clients and families as necessary.
• As part of a multi-disciplinary team, provides evidence-based and fidelity models of care specific to program assignment.
• Provides consultation, education, information, and resource advocacy to agencies in the community which routinely come in contact with clients; maintains liaison with key community agencies that serve people with mental illness.
• Prepares and maintains required records, progress notes, and files; prepares reports as needed.
• Completes appropriate billing and encountering of time spent in delivery of client services.
• Assists with program planning activities, designing program services, and coordinating activities with assigned staff.
• Addresses and deescalates behavioral health crisis in the field, office, or via telehealth; assesses individuals in crisis for involuntary services; works with law enforcements and health care facilities in emergency care for individuals; develops and/or coordinates crisis treatment, stabilization plans, and crisis safety plans; and, identifies needed services and makes appropriate referrals.
• Provides outreach and engagement to individuals not yet enrolled in needed behavioral health care.
• May include working rotating shifts and adjusted work schedules which include holidays, weekends, and overnights; works overtime when required; may be assigned to perform work in the field outside the office.
• Adheres to regulatory requirements, collective bargaining agreements, County and departmental policies and procedures, required trainings, as well as safe work practices.
• Develops and maintains effective internal and external working relationships at all levels.
• Has regular and reliable attendance. Overtime may be required.

III. Minimum Requirements

Education and Experience

• Master's degree in psychology, social work, recreational therapy, art therapy, music therapy, or related behavioral science field AND one year experience as a clinical social worker, psychologist, professional counselor, or marriage and family therapist.

License, Certificate or Other

Requires possession of a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record. Must be licensed in Oregon as a clinical social worker (LCSW), psychologist, professional counselor (LPC), or marriage and family therapist (LMFT).

IV. Other Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Requires knowledge of the techniques and procedures used in evaluating, modifying, and motivating human behavior; community resources; de-escalation techniques; Oregon Administrative Rules, laws, regulations for scope of practice including confidentiality policies and regulations. Knowledge and practice of ethics of behavioral health care and for public employees. Ability to assess status of individuals and families for needs and services; perform comprehensive mental health assessments and crisis assessments; develop a clinical formulation and render appropriate diagnosis that justifies medical necessity for services; develop and oversee implementation of treatment plans with measurable objectives that treat identified and medically necessary needs; provide individual and group counseling; provide care coordination; provide support and guidance to clients and family members; identify risk or danger and respond professionally and responsibly in all situations, including crisis, emergency, or dangerous situations; understand and provide trauma informed and client-centered care and contribute to a trauma informed workplace/environment; work independently and participate as an active member of a cohesive work group; prioritize high volumes of work and multi-task situations well; write concise, timely, and accurate progress notes and reports; maintain timely records with accuracy and confidentiality; exercise initiative, tact, and good judgment in dealing with community partners, other providers, community members, and clients and families from various backgrounds; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; understand and carry out detailed instructions of a technical and professional nature; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; operate office equipment; learn and successfully use a variety of office and healthcare information systems; and, read and understand relevant reference manuals, and equipment manuals, etc.

Physical Demands

Ability to work in an office environment and in the field. Requires the ability to coordinate hands and feet in performing simple movements, such as bending, reaching and grasping; to exert physical effort in sedentary to light work involving moving from one area of the facility to another and in the field, reaching, kneeling, climbing of stairs and standing for extended periods of time. Requires sufficient strength and coordination for lifting, pushing, pulling and/or carrying the weight of equipment as well as sufficient hand/eye coordination to perform semi-skilled repetitive movements such as operating office equipment. Requires the ability to operate a motor vehicle. Sensory requirements include sound, odor and visual perception and discrimination, as well as oral communications ability.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in an office environment and/or in the field, and may include exposure to disruptive people and communicable diseases. May include exposure to adverse weather, including extreme temperatures, rain, snow, sleet, and hail. Incumbents are also exposed to dangerous or unpleasant conditions and substances, including noise, traffic hazards, biohazards, noxious plants, and wildlife.

V. Additional Information

This classification description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, knowledge, skills, abilities, or requirements, as any one position in this classification may be assigned some or all of these duties, in addition to other duties not explicitly listed here. The various duties, responsibilities and/or assignments of this position may be unevenly balanced and change from time to time based upon matters such as, but not limited to, variations in the shift, work demands, seasons, service levels and management's decisions on how to best allocate department resources. Any shift, emphasis or rebalancing of these assigned duties, responsibilities and/or assignments does not constitute a change in the job classification. The County shall schedule employees and determine FTE consistent with its determination as to efficiency of operations, financial advantages to the County, and/or effective service to the public.

Equal Opportunity Employer

ADA and Equal Opportunity Employer

In accordance with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and its amendments, Jackson County does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment practices. A person who requires an accommodation for any part of the recruitment process should contact the Human Resources Office, Attn. ADA Coordinator, at (541) 77