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Bilingual Outpatient Clinician

This position qualifies for a hire-on bonus of $5000, half of which will be paid with the first check after hire and half paid with the first check after six (6) months of hire.  

Clatsop Behavioral Healthcare is seeking a full-time, Bilingual Outpatient Clinician. This position may be in person, remote, or a combination of remote and in-person services, dependent upon agreement between the applicant and manager. The clinician will perform a variety of tasks pertaining to the mental health treatment of adults and children, including Assessments, Assessment Updates, and Treatment Planning in keeping with agency standards. The Bilingual Outpatient Clinician will provide short-term, individual, and family therapy when indicated to the assigned caseload and document all contacts in keeping with agency standards. This position functions as part of an interdisciplinary team. Flexibility, attention to detail, and accurate and timely documentation are critical skills for this position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Provides assessment for all new and returning clients to obtain comprehensive information regarding the presenting problems.
  • Assist the client in developing a meaningful (Treatment) Plan and provide services that are tied to the plan.
  • Conduct Mental Status Examinations and make appropriate treatment recommendations.
  • Help identify the client’s natural support system and be able to work within that system as appropriate to facilitate the client’s recovery.
  • Be knowledgeable of community resources, refer and facilitate, as appropriate, the client’s access to these supports.
  • Provide case management and care coordination services as needed to assigned caseload.
  • Provide outreach services as appropriate.
  • Consult and Coordinate services with other community partners, such as Developmental Disabilities, Primary Care Physicians, DHS, Senior and Disability Services, Courts, Community Action, Probation/Parole/Post-Prison Supervision, Schools, etc.
  • Responsible for obtaining Releases of Information to consult and coordinate with other community agencies.
  • Participate in regular team and agency meetings.
  • Complete and maintain all clinical documents and client files according to compliance standards with the State of Oregon Administrative Rules, Care Oregon, and Quality Assurance standards established at CBH.
  • Will maintain productivity in keeping with agency expectations and standards. This includes timely termination and discharge of clients.
  • Maintain client confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards of the profession.
  • Participates in Investigations, Court hearings, and other legal proceedings as directed by agency and/or subpoenaed and maintains the required documentation for the same.
  • Coordinate discharge planning with all treatment providers.
  • The ability to remain flexible to the changing demands of a mental health system and the agency's needs.

Requirements:

  • Master’s degree in Social Work, Behavioral Health, Psychology or Counseling (must be able to obtain QMHP certification)
  • Bilingual in Spanish
  • One (1) year outpatient experience working with people who struggle with mental illness
  • Knowledge of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA (45 CFR, Part 164)), the Substance Use Confidentiality Regulations (42 CFR, Part 2), and the importance of maintaining confidentiality. 
  • Valid driver’s license or ability to obtain Oregon or Washington DL
  • Background check clearance
  • Ability to meet insurance requirements; must submit current motor vehicle record if licensed outside of Oregon.

Preferred:

  • LPC, LMFT, LCSW

QMHP Pay Range: $37.14/hr. - $48.44/hr.

Licensed Pay Range: $40.17/hr. - 52.42/hr.

The above statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills.

Posted 10/21/2024

Jail Coordination Nurse

This position qualifies for a hire-on bonus of $5000, half of which will be paid with the first check after hire and half paid with the first check after six (6) months of hire.  

Clatsop Behavioral Healthcare (CBH) is seeking a full-time Jail Coordination Nurse. This position provides general medical care, intake processing, medication administration, and medication release planning for clients at the Clatsop County Jail (CCJ). This position also collaborates with Licensed Independent Practitioners (LIP), pharmacies, and outside medical providers to coordinate outpatient Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) services for clients on a continuum of care. This position is also responsible for any needed first aid and other primary nursing care and coordinates all emergency care provided through the onsite Nursing Supervisor at Clatsop County Jail (CCJ). The Jail Coordination Nurse is responsible for medication administration and monitoring Adults in Custody (AIC) during medication dispensing.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Work with CCJ Staff to identify candidates for the Jail MAT Program
  • Complete MAT Intake for all new AICs at CCJ.
  • Assessment and monitoring patients during treatment induction, stabilization, and maintenance phases.
  • Administer medications directly to AICs and monitor AICs during consumption to avoid diverting medications.
  • Complete the Medication Administration Records (MARs) daily.
  • Release planning for all clients enrolled in MAT services, whether new clients or continuing care from community services, including scheduling follow-up appointments, connections with peer mentor services, ordering and obtaining release medications, transferring health records, and working with community providers to facilitate new or existing client intake services.
  • Coordinate emergency medical procedures as needed.
  • Collaborate with LIPs and pharmacies to maintain coordination of care for AICs.
  • Partners with the CBH Recovery Services Substance Use Disorder Treatment Team, presenting a unified team approach to planning, service, and plan implementation.
  • Communicates patient’s needs through symptoms, objective signs, assessments, and plans.
  • Be proficient in Care Logic and electronic documentation to document patient information; document appropriately in the electronic medical record; maintain medical records.
  • Provide client care in a manner that is both non-discriminatory and non-judgmental.
  • Communicate effectively with the client/patient/AIC, CBH clinical staff, CBH departmental staff, and CCJ staff in a non-discriminatory manner.
  • Participate in clinical case conferences and other case conferences and meetings.
  • Assist in developing policy or procedure, monitoring and updating the jail-based MAT program policy or procedure, including client referral, protocols, and procedures with regular review for necessary updates.
  • Conducts nursing assessments, triages medical, behavioral health, and social service needs, develops care plans, coordinates care, and works with the team’s medical provider to support the patient’s health goals.
  • Works with a variety of partner organizations by providing transitional healthcare until an AIC has stabilized enough to transition to other systems of conventional care (e.g., primary care and/or a community mental health clinic, intensive case management program, housing) or has been placed in a higher level of care.
  • Administrative responsibilities
  • Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential ·duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions:

  • ADN required, BSN within five (5) years.
  • Current unrestricted, unencumbered Registered Nurse License in the State of Oregon
  • Valid Oregon or Washington driver’s license
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong attention to detail, highly organized, and ability to multitask.
  • Knowledge of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA (45 CFR, Part 164)), the Substance Use Confidentiality Regulations (42 CFR, Part 2), and the importance of maintaining confidentiality.
  • Must be able to pass a criminal background check. Required CIJIS Background Clearance.
  • Required to have and maintain an Oregon or Washington Driver’s license and meet the agency’s insurance carrier’s insurance standards.

Pay Range: $44.57/hr. - $58.16/hr.

The above statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills.

Posted 10/21/2024

Mobile Crisis Clinician, QMHP (on-call)

This position qualifies for a hire-on bonus of $5000 with 1/2 paid with 1st check after hire and 1/2 paid with 1st check following 6-month probationary period.  

Clatsop Behavioral Healthcare (CBH) has an immediate opening for an on-call Mobile Crisis Clinician, QMHP. This position will provide Crisis Assessment and Intervention, follow-up support, and other outreach for individuals experiencing crises in a variety of settings, including local hospitals, jails, and diverse locations within the community. The Mobile Crisis Team works closely with Law Enforcement and other community partners to resolve crises in the natural setting in which they occur in order to defer from a higher level of care if possible. 

Requirements:

  • Master’s Degree in a Behavioral Health-related field and meet qualifications to be a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) in the state of Oregon.
  • Valid driver’s license or ability to obtain Oregon or Washington Driver's License
  • Background check clearance
  • Ability to meet agency insurance requirements must submit current motor vehicle record if licensed outside of the state of Oregon

Preferred:

  • Three (3) years of direct service with individuals experiencing severe and persistent mental illness.
  • Candidate will have a background that includes special training, experience and other demonstrated abilities in providing behavioral health crisis intervention.
  •  Demonstrate effective communication skills to diverse client populations.
  • Proficiency in clinical documentation and use of applicable information technologies.
  • Knowledge of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA (45 CFR, Part 164)), the Substance Use Confidentiality Regulations (42 CFR, Part 2), and the importance of maintaining confidentiality.
  • Bilingual

The above statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills.

Salary DOE.

Residential/Housing Support Specialist (on-call)

This position qualifies for a hire-on bonus of $1000, with half paid with the first check after hire and half paid with the first check following a 6-month probationary period.  

Clatsop Behavioral Healthcare is seeking to hire on-call Residential/Housing Support Specialists to work at both the North Coast Crisis Respite Center facility in Warrenton, Oregon and our Housing programs in Seaside, Oregon. This position works as a member of an interdisciplinary team. It involves participation and implementation of program goals and objectives to promote a strengths-based, client-centered approach to assisting residents in achieving individual goals and ultimately transitioning to a less restrictive setting, and completing daily facility tasks like cooking and cleaning. Must be willing to work any shift. 

Preferred:

  • Three years’ prior experience in the same or similar field is preferred.
  • Some higher education or vocational training in the field of Psychology (trauma-informed therapy), Counseling, Social Work, Behavioral Health, and Mental Health.
  • Bachelor’s degree.
  • Knowledge of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA (45 CFR, Part 164)), the Substance Use Confidentiality Regulations (42 CFR, Part 2), and the importance of maintaining confidentiality.

Required:

  • Valid driver’s license as well as a Motor Vehicle Record that meets agency insurance requirements.
  • State background check approval.

Salary DOE

Swing shift has an additional $1.00 per hour differential pay and NOC shift has an additional $2.00 differential pay. 

Shelter Support Specialist (NOC Shift)

This position qualifies for a hire-on bonus of $1000, half of which will be paid with the first check after hire and half paid with the first check after six (6) months of hire.  

Clatsop Behavioral Healthcare is seeking a full-time Shelter Support Specialist for the NOC shift. Under the direction of the Housing Services Manager, the Shelter Support Specialist works as a member of an interdisciplinary team that provides front-line support to implement and monitor shelter support services for guests and residents within our 24-hour shelter program. This position involves participating in and implementing program goals and objectives to promote a strengths-based, client-centered approach to assisting guests/residents in achieving individual goals and a long-term housing setting.

This position works 12 hours days, 7 pm-7 am, alternating 4-day and 3-day work weeks.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Safety: Must but able to demonstrate responsibility for safety of the residents and property. Must be able to observe, report and document safety concerns.
  • Communication: Must communicate in a professional and polite manner with guests/residents, program staff, coordinating treatment/service providers, public safety members and all community contacts to include neighbors and public officials.
  • Provide counseling interventions with guests/residents as required and directed by the behavioral health treatment and/or housing service plan.
  • Provide individual and/or group skills training, supervision, and support in areas such as self-care, hygiene, community resources, and other life skills as directed by the housing service plan.
  • Comply with and implement regulations, policies, and procedures under which the program operates.
  • Assist in crisis situations as appropriate, following emergency protocols/procedures and coordinating with the assigned treatment team with interventions that support a trauma-informed environment for guests/residents and staff.
  • Assist in meal set-up, preparation, and clean-up related to guest mealtimes or cooking group activities. Perform other household chores, including, but not limited to, housekeeping throughout the facility.
  • Must respect and honor guest/client rights and responsibilities and demonstrate professional boundaries and ethics.
  • Admissions: Must complete admission/intake process and ensure completion of intake paperwork and procedures.
  • Discharges: Must review discharge paperwork with the client at the time of discharge.
  • Document and maintain clinical records in a manner that assures compliance with all agency policies and procedures and local, state, and federal regulations.
  • Adhere to mandatory abuse reporting laws and HIPAA requirements.
  • Must be able to stay awake on all shifts.
  • Must complete daily documentation requirements.
  • Must coordinate with the oncoming shift regarding guest/resident concerns, building/program needs, and any relevant issues to ensure the smooth operation of the program.
  • Monitor medication, as trained, in compliance with prescriber’s orders.

Secondary Functions:

  • Must have the ability to perform CPR, First Aid, and properly use AED equipment. CPR/ First Aid certifications are required and must remain current.
  • Will perform other duties as assigned and consistent with the Shelter Support Specialist.

Requirements:

  • Working knowledge of developmental disabilities, serious mental illness, and addiction facing clients.
  • Experience with electronic health recordkeeping and protocols for assessing health information or ability to learn.
  • Experience working with community agencies.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills. Articulate well, speak precisely, and think and write clearly.
  • Strong attention to detail, highly organized, and ability to multitask from anywhere in the service region.
  • First Aid/CPR Certification and Food Handlers Certification, which can be obtained during initial department training.
  • Skilled at working as a member of an interdisciplinary team, conducting training in a group setting, and completing required documentation.
  • Ability to remain calm in stressful situations and de-escalate potentially agitated individuals.
  • Ability to learn and adopt the policies and procedures of the agency.
  • Knowledge of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)-5, Quality Assurance Standards, American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM), and the State of Oregon Administrate Rules applicable to this position preferred.
  • Knowledge of trauma-informed approach with clients or ability to learn.
  • Knowledge of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA (45 CFR, Part 164)), the Substance Use Confidentiality Regulations (42 CFR, Part 2), and the importance of maintaining confidentiality.
  • Required to have and maintain an Oregon or Washington Driver’s license and meet the agency’s insurance carrier’s insurance standard.

Preferred:

  • Some higher education or vocational training in the field of Psychology (trauma-informed therapy), Counseling, Social Work, Behavioral Health, Mental Health, Hospitality, or equivalent work experience.
  • Bachelors Strongly Preferred.
  • Prior experience with medication administration and documentation.
  • Prior experience working with the public and providing customer service.

Pay Range: $21.09/hr. - $32.82/hr.

Plus, $2/hour NOC shift pay differential. 

The above statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills.

Posted 10/21/2024