Mental Health Specialist II - EASA Coordinator
Community Counseling Solutions·John Day, Oregon
Community Counseling Solutions·John Day, Oregon
The role involves providing behavioral health treatment and coordinating the Early Assessment and Support Alliance (EASA) to support young people with psychotic illnesses. Responsibilities include conducting screenings, facilitating family education, and collaborating with community partners to ensure clinical fidelity.
Apply Directly at https://ccswebsite.org/employment/ 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! CCS has a benefit package including, but not limited to: Health, dental and vision insurance 6% initial 401K match Potential for tuition reimbursement Generous paid vacation, floating holiday, mental health days, etc. (Exempt employees receive additional admin leave hours) Paid holidays Relocation Benefit of up to $4,000 if moving over 100 miles, $ depending on distance Student loan forgiveness (NHSC & Public Service) Paid licensure supervision. Employee Assistance & Wellness Benefits
Provides culturally competent and appropriate behavioral health treatment to people served by Community Counseling Solutions (CCS).
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.
To help identify and support young people whose symptoms are consistent with the onset of a psychotic illness such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder with psychosis.
To help identify diagnosis and appropriate treatment and support referents in linking to appropriate care.
Supervision Received Depending upon location, this position is supervised by the Clinical Supervisor, Clinical Director or Site Manager. Supervision Exercised This position does not supervise other employees.
Education and/or Experience MHS IV - Either a doctorate degree from an accredited college in social work, psychology or other human service-related field is required, or a master’s degree with accompanying certification as an Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). MHS III - Requires a master’s degree from an accredited college in social work, psychology or other human service-related field. MHS II w/ Variance - Must possess bachelor’s degree and be enrolled or willing to enroll in a master’s program within 4 months of hire with an accredited college in social work, psychology or other human service-related field.
Certifications Must have or be able to obtain certification from the Department of Human Services as a Certified Mental Health Investigator.
Must have or be able to obtain Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor designation or Certified Gambling Addiction Counselor designation.
Must pass all criminal history check requirements as required by ORS 181.536-181.537 and in accordance with OAR 410-007-0200 through 410-007-0380.
In addition to a pre-employment background check, each employee, volunteer and contractor shall be checked on a monthly basis against the OIG and GSA exclusion lists, as well as other federal and state agency lists. If it is discovered that an employee, volunteer or contractor is excluded or sanctioned it will be the cause for immediate termination of employment, volunteering, or the termination of the contract.
Must hold a valid driver’s license as well as personal auto insurance for privately owned vehicles utilized for CCS business such as client service purposes, travel between business offices and the community, to attend required meetings and trainings.
Must show proof of $300,000 or more liability coverage for bodily injury and $100,000 or more in property damage, and maintain said level of coverage for the duration of employment at CCS.
The employee’s insurance is primary with CCS insurance being secondary. CCS reserves the right to deny any employee the use of a vehicle owned by CCS.
While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use office automation including computer and phone systems that require find manipulation, grasping, typing and reaching.
The employee is also regularly required to sit; talk and hear; use hands and fingers and handle, smell or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop; kneel and/or squat when adjusting equipment or retrieving supplies.
The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.
When serving in the on-call rotation, employee may be required to perform on less than optimal amounts of sleep.
Work is performed in an office environment as well as in the community.
The noise level in the office environment is usually moderate, but occasionally one may be exposed to loud noises.
The noise in the community, including the homes of customers, is often difficult to predict.
Some individuals in this position may be required to drive long distances routinely as a part of their regular job duties.
Occasional out of area travel and overnight stays will be required for attendance at meetings and/trainings.
Frequent travel in 4 county regions.
However, the employee also will be required to work in the communities, homes and other living environments, of the clients we serve. Handicap access may not be available at all places where this position must go. There are some situations where this position may be required to respond to environments where a client is in crisis. The environments in these situations are difficult to predict and may be in uneven terrain.
This position exposes the employee to the everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as an office.
Community Counseling Solutions IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER MEMBER OF NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICES CORPORATION
Market context
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