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NEOGOV · 6 days ago

Crisis Clinician 2 (Underfill) - Behavioral Health Crisis Center

Salem, OR

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$29.54/hr - $48/hr

1+ years exp

Marion County's Behavioral Health Crisis Center is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Crisis Clinician 2 to provide assessments and treatment for individuals and families in crisis. The role involves crisis assessment, intervention services, and collaboration with a trauma-informed team to address complex mental health needs.

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Responsibilities

Provide counseling by telephone or in-person to individuals and/or their families or concerned others

Intervene with both children and adults

Perform independent assessment of mental status, diagnosis, level of functioning, dangerousness, and specific needs for service

Develop plans with client/family to address immediate needs and plans to obtain services

Maintain current knowledge of, and contact with, community agencies to make referrals appropriately

Provide advocacy for client rights, ethical consideration, needs for service and least restrictive care-intervention

Respond to requests for information regarding clients not currently in the CSS, requiring a thorough knowledge of laws governing the release of confidential information

Attend monthly BHCC team meeting

Perform other job duties as assigned by your supervisor

Qualification

Crisis interventionMental health assessmentTreatment planningBehavioral health experienceCommunity coordinationClinical documentationAdvocacy for client rightsEthicsTeam collaboration

Required

Possession of a Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Recreational Therapy, Music Therapy, Art Therapy or a behavioral science field, or possession of a bachelor's degree in Nursing and licensed by the State of Oregon, or possession of a bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy and licensed by the State of Oregon; OR second year graduate students waivered as QMHP's by the Oregon Health Authority

Crisis Clinician 2 Only: In addition to the educational requirements above, the Crisis Clinician 2 must have at least one year of full-time, post-Master's degree experience in the behavioral health field

Must possess, or obtain within 6 months of hire, Salem Hospital Privileges

The finalist for this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check, including finger printing; however, conviction of a crime may not necessarily disqualify an individual for this position

Must not be excluded from participation in the federal health care programs (Medicaid, Medicare and other federally funded programs that provide health benefits); AND must not be excluded from participating in federal procurement (Federal Acquisition Regulation) and non-procurement activities (Executive Order No. 12549)

Must possess a current driver's license in the applicant's state of residence and an acceptable driving history

Final candidates selected for this position will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen, including testing for marijuana