Description

This position is based out of the Gresham Police Department. The schedule for this position is Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Job Overview

ThePolice BHU Clinician is partnered directly with a Gresham Police Officer and responds to individuals identified by the Grehsmam Police Behavioral Health Unit as in need of services. The Clinician provides mobile crisis response, risk assessment, crisis stabilization planning, and follow up engagement and outreach for adults and children within the city of Gresham. This position works as part of a team with Gresham Police and approaches work with people from a trauma-informed, strength-based perspective and works in concert with programs in Multnomah Countys Acute Care Continuum. The BHU Clinician works collaboratively with mental health and physical health care providers, police agencies, emergency departments, school personnel, and other social service agencies to assure the best possible treatment for clients while supporting a trauma-informed care environment.

Essential Duties

This position description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position. Management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties as necessary.

• Provide mobile response, in tandem with Gresham Police partner and via Police Bureau vehicle, to individuals experiencing mental health crises within the city of Gresham.
• Receive referrals from Gresham Police and work collaboratively with police to determine approach to each unique situation.
• Work collaboratively with Gresham Police partner while maintaining respect and understanding of individuals perception of police and potential trauma associated with police interaction.
• Identify and assess risk factors for harm to self or others in the context of the clients current psycho-social context via interview with client and with consideration given to collateral information; consider and articulate potential outcomes of various interventions, discuss their risks and benefits, and formulate why a particular course of action was pursued in lieu of other options; opt for least intrusive and most supportive intervention.
• Initiate involuntary transport holds for individuals deemed at risk of harm to self and/or others following County guidelines.
• Coordinate responses to crisis situations with community agencies and service providers.
• Provide assessment dispositions to treatment providers and emergency departments as appropriate.
• Assess for personal safety in the environment and coordinate with Gresham Police.
• Collaborate with Gresham Police to determine risk of intervention and develop plans for approach of clients in crises.
• Provide information and facilitate linkage to mental health treatment and other social services.
• Consult with teammates, supervisors, program managers, and program medical directors as appropriate.
• Ability to operate in a sometimes ambiguous and frequently changing work environment.
• Respect client rights and responsibilities and demonstrate professional boundaries and ethics.
• Adhere to mandatory abuse reporting laws and HIPAA requirements.
• Document and maintain electronic health record (EHR) and ancillary records in a manner that assures compliance with all agency policies, program procedures and local, state, and federal regulations.
• Demonstrate responsibility for safety of consumers, staff, and property; is familiar with fire regulations and evacuation procedures.
• Complete annual employee training requirements on a timely basis as indicated in the licensing requirements for the facility as well as agency requirements. Attend seminars, training, and other educational opportunities to develop professional skills and abilities.
• Participate in all scheduled staff meetings, supervision sessions, and other departmental and agency meetings.
• Ability to perform CPR, First Aid, and properly use AED equipment. CPR/First Aid certifications are required and must remain current.
• Comply with all required Gresham Police Bureau trainings.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

This position must understand, appreciate, and respect the diversity and cultural differences within our Cascadia community. As such, it is expected that this position promotes integrated care, our vision of trauma-informed and person-first approaches and helps create a work environment of inclusion, safety, and acceptance.

Qualifications

Education:

Masters Degree in a behavioral science field from an accredited college or university.

Demonstrate the competencies as outlined in the Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) to become credentialed as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP).

Experience:

Equivalent combination of education/experience in a non-profit organization preferred.

Specialized Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to conduct a Mental Status assessment and formulate a diagnosis according to the most current DSM
• Advanced knowledge of risk assessment and crisis intervention
• Understand evidence-based practices, and strength-based case management philosophies and strategies including trauma informed care.
• Operate computer hardware and software at a level needed to effectively perform job functions including the ability to operate Electronic Health Record software

Other:

Must pass Gresham Police background check.

Must comply with Gresham Police dress code and will be provided with Gresham Police Bureau safety vest.

Core Competencies

Leadership and Decision Making:

Provide clinical consultation to other Cascadia Programs when appropriate.

Make decisions under pressure.

Maintain confidentiality of information when necessary.

Interpersonal:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Effectively engage with internal providers, external providers, and stakeholders.

Work independently as well as part of a team.

Demonstrate a work history of dependability.

Possess clinical skills that honor individual autonomy while promoting a safe and secure environment.

Demonstrate initiative and creativity in approach to problems and tasks.

Identifying opportunities to improve methods, systems, and procedures to increase productivity and enhance services.

Understand, appreciate, and respect diversity and cultural differences.

Represent the program effectively in a variety of settings and with diverse communities.

Working Conditions

Position operates out of Gresham Police Bureau. Transportation is provided by Gresham Police and will take place in Police Bureau vehicles. Clinical work is performed in the community setting including client residences, schools, police precincts, shelters, residential facilities, and public spaces. Meal periods and breaks are subject to interruption. Universal Precautions and remaining alert to the environment are critical to address the potential for violent behavior, exposure to disease, biohazards, noise, and contaminants.

Mental Demands:

The work assigned is diverse and involves addressing new and unusual circumstances in which outcomes may negatively affect clients, community, and/or employee mental health. The nature of the work dictates that the employee is alert and attentive during their assigned shift. The Behavioral Health Unit Clinician must have the ability to quickly assess and respond to concerns related to interpersonal and environmental safety. The work regularly involves a degree of unpredictability and disruption of planned tasks requiring a flexible time management approach.

Physical Demands:

The Behavioral Health Unit Clinician must work collaboratively with partner to minimize risk to self and clients and, when necessary, quickly, and accurately communicate with police agencies in emergency situations.

Benefits
Cascadia offers benefits to all employees working a regular schedule of 20 hours (.50 FTE or higher) or more per week, including Medical/Dental, Vision, generous Paid Time Off, 403(b) retirement plan with up to 4% match after 1 year of employment, employer-paid life insurance, employer-paid short/long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, Employee Assistance Program (for employee and immediate family), and more!

Cascadia is an Equal Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at 503.963.7654 or at peopleandculture@cascadiabhc.org