Behavioral Health Specialist II Adult Treatment Team ACT Re-opened

Salary: $5,851.99 - $8,234.36 Monthly

Location : Bend, OR

Job Type: Regular, full time, full benefits

Job Number: 2024-00069

Department: Health Services

Opening Date: 06/07/2024

Bargaining Unit: AFSCME

SummaryABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:
Deschutes County Health Services supports over 400 staff in Behavioral and Public Health programs working to promote and protect the health and safety of the community in a broad variety of community-based settings.

Deschutes County Behavioral Health (DCBH) is the Community Mental Health Program providing safety net and core clinical services for community members in Deschutes County dealing with mental health and substance use conditions. DCBH is also a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). As such, DCBH relies on multi-disciplinary teams to provide innovative, evidence-based, recovery-oriented services in behavioral healthcare settings co-located with physical health providers.

To hear from staff about working at Deschutes County Behavioral Health, please click HERE.ABOUT THE COUNTY:

We know where you choose to live, work and play matters. Deschutes County is one of the largest employers in Central Oregon and the largest municipal government in the region. Our dedicated and passionate workforce of more than 1,200 employees provide County services in a number of departments, divisions, and offices.

Located in the heart of Central Oregon, between the towering Cascade Mountain Range to the west and the high desert plateau to the east, Deschutes County is the outdoor recreation capital of Oregon. We enjoy a renowned quality of life, with big-city opportunities and small-town neighborhoods.

We hope you'll consider joining our talented team.

ABOUT THE JOB:
Deschutes County is currently accepting applications for a Behavioral Health Specialist II - Adult Treatment Team, ACT. The position works as part of a multi-disciplinary team providing high intensity outreach and case management services to adult individuals with serious mental illness using Assertive Community Treatment (ACT). Many ACT clients are at risk for psychiatric hospitalization, or require extensive support to live independently in the community. The goal is to assist individuals to achieve and maintain the highest level of independence possible. Services are largely provided outside of the office setting, in the community or the client's home. Position will be serving clients throughout Deschutes County, but primarily in Bend. Candidates must be willing to work a flexible schedule when necessary to meet client needs, which will include some evenings and weekends on-call by phone.

This position is located in Deschutes County and may be eligible for hybrid of in-office/remote work as allowed by policy and approved by the supervisor.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing assessments, treatment plans, individual/group/family therapy and group/individual skills training to clients with SPMI diagnosis.
• Substance abuse/dual diagnosis treatment with SPMI diagnosis.
• Care coordination.
• Crisis intervention.

What You Will Bring:
Knowledge of or experience with:

• Individual/group/family therapy.
• Group/individual skills training.
• Substance abuse/dual diagnosis treatment.

Skill in:

• Effective communication both verbally and in writing.
• Work effectively both independently and in a team setting.
• Prepare concise and complete reports and documentation related to client assessment and services in a timely manner.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, clients and their families, other agencies, and the public at all times.
• Act professionally with regard to code of ethics and confidentiality.
• Be comfortable and work well with individuals with serious mental health issues.

*This posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but rather constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function.

Notification to all candidates will be sent via email and/or text only. Please opt in for text messaging or check your email and your Governmentjobs.com account for application status.

Review the full job description by clicking HERE.Compensation

$5,851.99 to $7,842.22 per month for a 172.67 hour work month.

$6,144.60 to $8,234.36 per month for a 172.67 hour work month for those possessing current licensure without restrictions from a recognized governing board in Oregon as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marital and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).

Excellent County benefit package when eligible. This union-represented position is available immediately.

BENEFITS:
Our robust health plan is offered at a minimal cost of $95 per month for employee only or $116 per month for employee plus dependents, which includes an innovative on-site clinic, pharmacy, and wellness and wellbeing services. Additionally, we include life insurance, retirement (PERS), generous paid time-off (14-18 hours/month to start, pro-rated for part-time), holidays, and professional development opportunities. Please click HEREfor full benefit details.

This position is re-opened until filled. Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Recreational Therapy, Music Therapy, Art Therapy or a behavioral science field;
• AND one (1) year of experience in the behavioral health field;
• OR any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills and knowledge to perform the job.

There are registration/certification requirements under the Mental Health and Addiction Counseling Board of Oregon (MHACBO) that apply to Qualified Mental Health Professionals (QMHP) hired by Deschutes County Health Services (DCHS). This only applies to QMHPs who do not possess current licensure or are currently pursuing licensure as an LCSW, LMFT, or LPC. Please see website for information on these requirements:

There is no need to take action at this point. More information will be provided to candidates who progress to the final stage of the interview process. Registration and/or certification fees will be paid by DCHS, if the candidate selected for the position meets the criteria for registration/certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current licensure without restrictions from a recognized governing board in Oregon as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marital and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).
• Substance abuse background, CADC I, CADC II, or CADC III or 60 hours of substance use disorder training in lieu of CADC if also licensed as a LCSW, LMFT or LPC.

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