Mental Health Specialist II​/III​/IV

Overview

Description

JOB TITLE:
Mental Health Specialist (II/III/IV)-Support Clinician (Good Shepherd)

LOCATION:
Good Shepherd Hospital-Hermiston

FLSA:
Non
- Exempt, .25 FTE (expectation to work 10 hrs/wk, with potential to work up to 20 hrs/wk) Tuesday-Thursday 3pm to 8pm

SUPERVISOR:
Clinical Manager

Pay Grade:

MHS IV - B12 ($35.53 - $53.65 per hour, depending on experience) Non-Exempt - Requires Doctorate or Licensure

MHS III - B11 ($32.45 - $48.65 per hour, depending on experience) Non-Exempt - Masters Required

MHS II - B09 ($27.26 - $39.76 per hour, depending on experience ) Non-Exempt - Must possess bachelor’s degree and be enrolled or willing to enroll in a Masters program within 4 months of hire.

"$1,375 Hiring Bonus!"

(2 year commitment, Staggered - Taxed payout)

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Mental Health Specialist to join our Behavioral Health team. This part-time position offers a unique opportunity for a bachelor’s-level professional or above, who is passionate about mental health, committed to advancing their career or wanting to dedicate time to help staff on the front line.

Community Counseling Solutions provides a team-based Servant Leadership environment! Located in Eastern Oregon with year-round recreation based near the Columbia River and at the base of the Blue Mountains. Big city amenities in rural family-oriented communities.

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Our mission is to provide dynamic, progressive, and diverse supports to improve the well-being of our communities and we’re looking for motivated employees to help us continue our vision!

Benefits include:

• Student loan forgiveness (NHSC & Public Service)
• Paid licensure supervision.
• Employee Assistance Program

DESCRIPTION

Provide culturally competent and appropriate behavioral health assessments (mental health and substance use disorder), service plans, screenings, consults and treatment to staff working at Good Shepherd Healthcare System (GSH). Where applicable, the position provides the treatment in accordance with the Oregon Administrative Rules (OARs) and the mission and values of CCS. Also provides GSH staff training and support. The position works closely with other involved community partners and is professional in all aspects of service delivery.

Additionally, this position assists administration in meeting the behavioral health needs of the community.

SUPERVISION

This position may be supervised by a Clinical Supervisor, Clinical Director, Addictions Clinical Supervisor or Clinical Manager.

Supervision Exercised

This position does not supervise other employees.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• The key responsibilities of this position will be to: provide full clinical services to staff working in a hospital setting; facilitate debriefings and support sessions for staff; deliver training and education related to mental health and wellness; collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care.
• This position will primarily support GSH staff. Services may be provided on-site and at times via telehealth. A key responsibility will be to help build relationships between primary care providers and clinical staff.
• This position will provide full clinical services to staff working at GSH: screening, assessments, service planning, individual and group therapy, consultation, and all other allowed clinical services.
• Actively participate in joint case planning and coordination with GSH employees and relevant agency partners. Act as a liaison with other agencies. Act as an advocate when appropriate.
• Actively participate in group and individual supervision sessions.
• Perform limited joint case planning and coordination in areas of behavioral health with other community agencies including but not limited to: schools, group homes, police organizations, district attorney’s offices, courts, community clinics and hospitals and other agencies in the Department of Human Services.
• Assist GSH staff in care coordination and patient placement/connection with outside providers and partners.
• Provide behavioral health and addiction education, prevention and information to GSH staff. Help orient GSH staff to collaborative care models.…