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ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:
Deschutes County Health Services supports over 400 staff in Behavioral and Public Health programs working to promote and protect the health and safety of the community in a broad variety of community based settings.
Deschutes County Behavioral Health (DCBH) is the Community Mental Health Program providing safety net and core clinical services for community members in Deschutes County dealing with mental health and substance use conditions. DCBH is also a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). As such, DCBH relies on multi-disciplinary teams to provide innovative, evidence based, recovery oriented services in behavioral healthcare settings co-located with physical health providers.
To hear from staff about working at Deschutes County Behavioral Health, please click HERE.
ABOUT THE COUNTY:
We know where you choose to live, work and play matters. Deschutes County is one of the largest employers in Central Oregon and the largest municipal government in the region. Our dedicated and passionate workforce of more than 1,200 employees provide County services in a number of departments, divisions, and offices.
Located in the heart of Central Oregon, between the towering Cascade Mountain Range to the west and the high desert plateau to the east, Deschutes County is the outdoor recreation capital of Oregon. We enjoy a renowned quality of life, with big-city opportunities and small-town neighborhoods.
We hope you’ll consider joining our talented team.
ABOUT THE JOB:
As a part of the Adult Outpatient Integrated Care Team, the Behavioral Health Specialist II primarily provides individual and group counseling, assessment and service planning services to individuals with current behavioral health needs and co-occurring medical needs. You will have the opportunity to provide intensive outpatient services to a diverse group of adults with mental health and co-occurring medical and/or substance use conditions. This includes individuals with a variety of diagnoses or experiences including, but not limited to anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, Bi-polar disorder, and psychosis. In addition to being skilled at providing individual and group counseling, a successful candidate is one who is willing and able to provide integrated health interventions, family focused treatment services, case management services, lead therapy groups, and work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Our team provides collaborative team based care, so you will work closely with case managers, peers support specialists, psychiatry providers and RN’s for treatment planning and service coordination. We provide services within an intensive treatment model, which offers a variety of services to clients within an episodic model of care, so that our focus is on stabilizing clients and readying them to graduate from our care and move to a lower level of care, when indicated.
This position works from our Courtney Clinic in Bend. Services will be provided face-to-face, via video, and over the phone with clients.
This position will be 20 hours per week, between Monday and Friday, 8am - 5pm. Specific hours to be determined upon hire. This position is located in Deschutes County and may be eligible for hybrid of in-office/remote work as allowed by policy and approved by the supervisor.
Key Responsibilities:
Part Time: $2,813.62 to $3,770.52 per month for a 86.34 hour work month.
Part Time: $2,954.30 to $3,959.05 per month for a 86.34 hour work month for those possessing current licensure without restrictions from a recognized governing board in Oregon as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marital and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).
Excellent County benefit package when eligible. This union-represented position is available immediately.
BENEFITS:
Our robust health plan is offered at a minimal cost of $95 per month for employee only or $116 per month for employee plus dependents, which includes an innovative on-site clinic, pharmacy, and wellness and wellbeing services. Additionally, we include life insurance, retirement (PERS), generous paid time-off (14-18 hours/month to start, pro-rated for part-time), holidays, and professional development opportunities. Please click HERE (Download PDF reader)for full benefit details.
Driving is a requirement for this position. Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Oregon driver's license within 30 days of hire date. The employment offer will be contingent upon presentation of an acceptable and verifiable driver's license, pre-employment screening for criminal history, driving history, and controlled substances (NOTE: Positive test results for marijuana use may result in rescission of a contingent offer of employment). This screening must be completed with satisfactory findings in order for a formal offer of employment to be extended.
Must have dependable transportation and be able and willing to drive throughout Deschutes County in sometimes adverse weather conditions.
Deschutes County is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strive to build an inclusive environment that encourages, supports, and represents the diverse voices and needs of our communities. All are encouraged to apply - we welcome diverse perspectives and experiences.
If you are a veteran and would like to apply for Veterans' Preference, please click HEREfor information.
Part Time
$64k-79k (estimate)
05/06/2024
05/16/2024
deschutes.org
Bend, TX
1,000 - 3,000