Behavioral Health Specialist II - Child, Family & Young Adult

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.

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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. 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.

As a part of the Behavioral Health Specialist II, Child, Family & Young Adult Team, you will have the opportunity to provide various outpatient services to a diverse group of youth and young adults ages 0-25 and their families seeking both mental health and addiction services. This includes individuals with a variety of diagnoses or experiences including, but not limited to: anxiety, depression, attachment issues, ADHD, PTSD, Bipolar disorder, substance abuse and psychosis.

In addition to being skilled at providing individual counseling with children, adolescents, and young adults, a successful candidate is one who is willing and able to provide integrated health interventions, family focused treatment services (including family therapy and parenting skills), case management services, lead therapy groups, and work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

This position works as part of an outpatient approach primarily from our Courtney Clinic in Bend. You will also work closely with other DCBH team members including psychiatrists, case managers, peer support specialists, and other group facilitators, Wraparound care coordinators, and community partners, schools, Child Welfare, and Juvenile Justice. Services will be provided face-to-face, via video, and over the phone with clients.

Typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 8AM to 5PM, though an adjusted work schedule can be discussed.
This position is primarily located in Bend, however, travel to locations in Deschutes County may be required to meet department needs.

• Provide direct and indirect behavioral health services to children, adolescents, young adults, and families.
• Provide individual, group, and family therapy.
• Prepare comprehensive assessments using the DSM-V-TR, service plans, and progress notes.
• Coordination with schools, medical providers, child welfare, and other community partners.
• Collaboration with Deschutes County Behavioral Health teams.

Knowledge of or experience with:

• Preparing concise and complete reports and documentation related to client treatment, progress and services in a timely and professional manner.
• Working effectively both independently and in a team setting.
• Screening, assessing and diagnosing clients for services.
• Implementing evidence-based therapy practices and core counseling skills.

Skill in:

• Effective communication both verbally and in writing.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other employees, clients and their families, other agencies, and the public at all times.
• Acting professionally with regard to code of ethics and confidentiality.

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