MH Clinician I - Jefferson County

Description JOB SUMMARY

The Mental Health Clinician I provides individual and group services as a part of a multi-disciplinary team of behavioral health professionals to provide or coordinate rehabilitation and community support services for clients who are seeking treatment for mental health and substance use disorders.

Essential functions

• Complete intakes, assessments, and individualized treatment plans as appropriate; Works closely with other staff as a member of a multi-disciplinary treatment team to achieve the best outcomes for the clients; Identifies precipitating events, gathers histories of mental, emotional and physical disabilities, alcohol and drug use and substance abuse disorders, past mental health services and criminal justice contacts; assesses family, social, and work relationships; conducts mental status assessments; documents a multiaxial DSM diagnosis; writes and implements or supervises implementation of a treatment plan; conduct and documents mental health assessments; and provide mental health treatment and rehabilitative services within the scope of his or her practice; Develops and maintains strong collaborative relationships with a wide range of community partners, including, but not limited to: County DHS and Health Departments, Adult Community Justice, Public Health, and other programs and departments; Provides individual, group, family counseling, and case management, working collaboratively with treatment team members and other agencies; Complete clinical chart reviews, as assigned; Maintains accurate documentation of all services in client files in EHR within agency stated timelines; Leads psycho-educational, skill development, process, gender-specific, and family groups as assigned; Works closely with referral sources, keeping them informed on the progress of the clients, as needed and appropriate to client confidentiality per HIPAA and 42 CFR and Oregon statutes; Models appropriate counselor behavior to other staff; helps train and orient new staff to the program as necessary; Completes training/certification required to perform mental health crisis work and possibly be part of the MH crisis rotation; Other related duties as assigned.
• Organizational
• RESPONSIBILITIES: Performs work in alignment with the BestCare’s mission, vision, values; Supports the organization’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion by fostering a culture of open-mindedness, cultural awareness, compassion, and respect for all individuals; Strives to meet Program/Department goals and supports the organization’s strategic goals; Adheres to the organization’s Code of Conduct, Business Ethics, Employee Handbook, and all other relevant policies, procedures, and other compliance needs; Understands and maintains professionalism and confidentiality per HIPAA, 42 CFR, and Oregon Statutes; Attends required program/staff meetings and completes assigned training timely and satisfactorily; Ensures that any required certifications and/or licenses are kept current and renewed timely; Works independently as well as participates as a positive, collaborative team member; Performs other organizational duties as needed.