The On Call, Mental Health Associate provides skills training and CANS Screening to children and adolescents ages 3 to 18
experiencing mental health issues and behavioral problems in an outpatient,
community based, or home visit settings.
Provides appropriate case management with families, care providers, and
community partners relating to treatment options.
Location: This position is based out of LifeWorks NW's King site.
Pay/Benefits: $23.10 starting hourly pay.
As a behavioral health organization, LifeWorks NW employees are required to have had their COVID 19 vaccination (or have an approved medical/religious exemption) per State of Oregon rules. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required upon hire.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Assist
with CANS Screening.
- Collects supplementary
information needed to assist client, such as medical records, or school
reports.
- Conducts
individual, family, parenting, and group skills trainings sessions based on
current evidenced based practices e.g. collaborative problem solving, cognitive
behavioral interventions, and solution focused therapy.
- Responsible
for case management. Coordinates/collaborates
with physicians, staff, families, caregivers, teachers, and community partners
to address concerns and collaborate with Child & Family team members to
best identify and provide support for client and client's family.
- Provides evidence based interventions
based on clients' interests, culture, abilities, strengths, and needs,
according to the individual service and support plan.
- Uses program outcome
measures as assigned.
- Maintains
awareness of community resources and helps clients and their families to access
these resources.
- Consults with supervisor
on cases involving potential abuse or other family problems affecting clients'
development and well being.
- May
provide training to staff, caregivers, and family regarding issues of mental
health, addiction and behavior management as it relates to clients.
- May act as client advocate
to coordinate required services or to obtain information regarding emergency /crisis
situations and relate information to appropriate team members.
- Maintains
chart notes related to external contracts, obtains pertinent records from other
treatment and track client's involvement, follow-through and progress in
treatment activities. Documents and maintains client records to ensure
compliance with agency and contract guidelines and confidentiality within
specified timelines. Completes documentation in electronic health record
system.
- Meets
performance standards for direct client care, documentation, quality (including
engagement and evidence based practices), and teamwork as defined in the
Performance Review.
- Continually
increases level of cultural sensitivity, awareness and competency. Actively
participates in a minimum of four hours of training related to cultural
effectiveness in working with diverse populations.
- Participates
in regular individual and team meetings with supervisor. Attends informational and clinical meetings
which may include all-agency meetings, team meetings, consultation meetings
with psychiatrist, intra-agency trainings, etc. Completes online trainings as
assigned.
- Serves
as back-up for other staff when needed.
- Checks
e-mail/voice mail daily/throughout the day when working responding to contacts
within 48 hours for routine matter
(urgent matters may require a more immediate response)
- Travels
between sites or in the community. May
be required to transport clients in a personal vehicle and/or LifeWorks
vehicle.
- Administers first aid (if
certified) according to prescribed procedures.
Notifies emergency medical personnel when necessary.
Qualifications:
- This
position requires a valid and active QMHA credential certification through
MHACBO.
- Bachelor's
degree in areas of Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or a mental health
related field OR a minimum of 3 years of prior experience working with the
related population in the counseling field.
- Demonstrated
ability to communicate effectively; understand mental health assessments,
treatment and service terminology, case management, confidentiality, and
individual, group, family and other counseling techniques; program policies and
procedures for services and supports identified in an Individual Services and
Supports Plan.
- Demonstrated
ability to provide culturally-competent treatment services to diverse client
populations and maintain a cooperative working relationship with others in a
culturally diverse environment.
- Previous
experience in broad range of interventions and mental health skills training
specific to children, adolescents and families.
- Knowledge
of community resources and treatment agencies enabling appropriate referrals
for specific client needs.
- Proficient
in Microsoft Outlook and Word. Ability to master proprietary software
including electronic health record system required.
- May
require access to a car, a valid driver's license, proof of current automobile
insurance coverage and verification of safe driving record from DMV.
- Ability
to perform essential functions of job without creating a direct threat to the
safety of self or others.
LifeWorks NW is a private, non-profit organization providing prevention, mental health, substance use treatment, and related social services to youths, adults, and older adults in over fifteen locations throughout Multnomah, Washington, and Clackamas counties. LifeWorks NW promotes a healthy community by providing quality and culturally responsive mental health and addiction services across the lifespan.
Our core values-Recovery and Relationships, Resilience, and Results-inform the work we do. The four pillars of the strategic vision include Compassionate, Impactful Care, Holistic Health, Passionate Team, and Thriving Organization. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are critical to successfully achieving the mission. We know that "life works" when people get the help they need and are dedicated to changing lives.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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