Behavioral Health Specialist I, Crisis Team - Swing Shift

Deschutes County, Oregon; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site clinic

Life insurance

PERS retirement

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Deschutes County Health Services’ Behavioral Health team seeks a Behavioral Health Specialist I to provide crisis-focused case management and response services through the Deschutes County Stabilization Center. You will triage/crisis screen with QMHPs, coordinate care with law enforcement, hospitals, and community agencies, and support clients’ basic needs across Deschutes County.

The role involves swing shifts (3:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m.) or a 4/10 alternative, with responsibilities that include

Qualifications

• General concepts of mental health treatment and crisis/risk assessments.
• Well-developed interviewing and writing skills.
• Knowledge of crisis resources and emergency planning.
• Driving is a requirement; valid Oregon driver’s license within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis assessments and services to individuals and families in the community.

Skills

Crisis assessment

Case management

Phone outreach

De-escalation

Collaboration with partners

Documentation/reporting

Time management

Teamwork

Professional conduct

Education

Bachelor’s degree in behavioral sciences

Job description

ABOUT 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.

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 1,250 employees provide County services in a number of departments, divisions, and offices.

Locatedin 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

This Behavioral Health Specialist I position works as part of a multi-disciplinary team providing services and supports to individuals and families in crisis. This position will provide case management services for individuals seeking crisis support at the Deschutes County Stabilization Center, including high-risk children and adults needing hospital, residential, or respite care. This position will also triage and respond to crisis calls with a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) as part of our Community Crisis Response Team (CCRT). Some of the case management services include phone outreach, conducting welfare checks, offering de-escalation and services following a crisis, supporting client’s basic needs, and helping to secure crisis placements. Additionally, this position provides phone and face-to-face crisis screenings and referrals, comprehensive crisis assessments, and crisis interventions in consultation with a QMHP. This position is also responsible for triaging and coordinating with community partners such as law enforcement, the hospital, dispatch, QMHPs, and other community agencies.

This position will work swing shift, and hours are Monday through Friday from 3:00p.m. to 11:30p.m. A 4/10 schedule could also be considered based on operational needs. Specific schedule can be discussed during the interviewing process.

This position works throughout Deschutes County.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing crisis assessments and services to individuals and families in our community.
• Providing mental health and case management care to individuals admitted to respite unit.
• Coordinating care with community partners for those we serve in crisis services.
• Coordinating within crisis team to provide seamless care at a 24-hour facility.
• Responding with QMHP to community-based calls.

What You Will Bring

Knowledge of or experience with

• General concepts of mental health treatment,substance use disorder treatment and communityresources.
• Well-developed human relations, interviewing, and writing skills.
• General concepts of crisis/risk assessments.

Skill in

• Illustrating good time management skills and adaptability.
• Maintaining composure under stress and pressure.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other employees, clients and their families, other agencies, and the public at all times.
• Working effectively in a team setting as well as independently.
• Preparing reports and documenting client services in a timely and professional manner.
• Demonstrating professional and ethical behavior.

*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.

$32.7638 to $43.9066 per hour. Excellent County benefits package when eligible. This union-represented position is available immediately.

This position is eligible for a 7.5% swing shift differential.

BENEFITS

Our robust healthcare package covers medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage at a minimal cost of $100 for employee only and $121 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral sciences 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 Associates (QMHA) hired by Deschutes County Health Services (DCHS). Please see website for information on these requirements: https://mhacbo.org/en/.

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 must be received within 14 days of hire date. Fees will be paid by DCHS if the candidate selected for the position meets the criteria for registration/certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previouswork with individuals withbehavioral health issues providing case management and/or skills training.
• Knowledge of crisis and emergency resources.
• Experience working with electronic health records and clinical documentation.
• Substance abuse training, experience, and/or certification.
• Experience working with people with serious and persistent mental illness (SPMI) populations.
• Experience working in medical settings/medical knowledge.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English.

Driving is a requirement for this position. Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Oregon driver's license within 30 days of hire date. The employment offer will be contingent upon presentation of an acceptable and verifiable driver's license, pre-employment screening for criminal history, driving history, and controlled substances (NOTE: Positive test results for marijuana use may result in rescission of a contingent offer of employment). This screening must be completed with satisfactory findings in order for a formal offer of employment to be extended.

NOTE: Per OAR 407-007-0000 to 407-007-0100 this position requires a Criminal Background check through the State Background Check Unit/Orchards, which may also include being fingerprinted. These rules provide for the reasonable screening under ORS 181A.195, 181A.200, 409.027 AND 413.036 of the County’s employees to determine if they have a history of specific criminal behavior identified in federal or state law or rules such that they should not be allowed to work, be employed, or perform in positions covered by these rules. All offers of employment for this position are contingent upon the candidate receiving final approval from the State Background Check Unit/Orchards to work in this position.

Must be willing to work a flexible schedule when necessary, to meet client and department needs.

Must have dependable transportation and be able and willing to drive throughout Deschutes County in sometimes adverse weather conditions.