Family Support Partner Supervisor - Mental Health Specialist

Description

JOB TITLE:
Mental Health Specialist I Family Support Partner Supervisor

SUPERVISOR:
Clinical Supervisor

FTE STATUS: 1.0 FTE Exempt (Expectation to work 40 hours a week)

PAY GRADE: B8 ($24.95 - $35.96 per hour depending on experience)

Location is to be determined in Morrow, Wheeler, Gilliam, Umatilla & Grant Counties, Oregon (
remote in one of the counties listed until office space is made available
)

The Family Support Partner Supervisor, under the supervision of the Clinical Director or the Clinical Manager, is responsible for the day to day oversight of assigned Family Support Partners within the Mobile Response and Stabilization Services (MRSS) Program. This position will identify as a current or previous parent/primary caregiver who is raising/ raised a child with complex mental health, behavioral health, or addiction challenges and navigated multiple child and family serving systems because of the child s complex needs.

The Family Support Partner Supervisor plans, assigns, directs and reviews the clinical work of Family Support Partners. They ensure that the relevant Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR’s) are adhered to, monitor quality assurance, and develops and monitors treatment protocols within the Peer Support Program. In addition, this position will carry a caseload and provide peer counseling and consultation to individuals, families and other staff as needed.

They will also provide rehabilitation and support functions as needed.

The Family Support Partner Supervisor will provide culturally competent and appropriate behavioral health treatment to people served by Community Counseling Solutions. The position provides the treatment in accordance with the Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR’s) and the mission and values of CCS. 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 Received

Depending upon location, this position is supervised by the Clinical Supervisor, Clinical Director or Site Manager.

Supervision Exercised

This position supervises all assigned Family Support Partners within CCS MRSS program.

• Provide supervision and oversight on a daily and regular basis to assigned Family Support Specialists. Ensure that care is of the highest standard and consistent with CCS philosophy and policy.
• Provide peer counseling and support, drawing on common experiences as a peer, validate clients’ experiences and to provide guidance and encouragement to client to take responsibility and actively participate in their own recovery; serve as a mentor to clients to promote hope and empowerment.
• Collaborate with team members on organization and program goals.
• Assist with onboarding and training of new Peer Support Specialist staff.
• Ensure that all paperwork by Peer Support staff is completed in a professional and timely manner and provide supervision when the goal is not being met.
• Help clients and family members identify, understand, and combat stigma and discrimination associated with mental illness and develop strategies to reduce self –stigma. Increase awareness of and support client and family participation in consumer self-help services and programs.
• When requested, participate in clinical meetings to discuss client progress and goals.
• Participate as requested in clinical supervision.
• Provide support to clients who are in crisis by spending time with them in their home or while at an emergency room or office setting. Provide peer support services, working in tandem with clinicians, until the crisis is resolved or alternative placement options are secure.
• Provide transportation to clients when clinically recommended to assist client in access to services.
• Provide case management type services to children, adults, and families.
• Actively participate in joint case planning and coordination with agency employees and relevant agency contractors. Act as a liaison between clients and other agencies. Act as a client advocate when appropriate.
• Actively participate in group and individual…