About us:

We embrace diversity and equality in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills and views. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be in fulfilling our mission of “Building Brighter Futures with Children and Families”.

Our vision is to create safe communities where children are healthy, and every family has the opportunity for success. Families get the support they need – when and where they need it. There is a focus on prevention and health; organizations and systems are connected in a synergistic sanctuary community that generates: Non –violence, Growth and Change, Democracy, Emotional intelligence, social learning, Open communication, and Social Responsibility.

Our investment in the future of each child means that the next generation of Oregonians will have the skills to contribute meaningfully through employment, community service, and raising their own healthy families.

At TFS we believe that every child and family can have a brighter future, through the love we bring together we can make this possible. There is so much need for mental and emotional support at all levels of our communities.

To take a behind the scenes look our programs please visit our website at https://www.trilliumfamily.org/

Job Summary:

The Clinical Responder, who reports to the Clinical Services Manager, will assess children in need of emergency restraint and seclusions, conduct intakes and assist campus supervisors with milieu management tasks as necessary. Position may require evening, weekend, and shift work and requires availability to respond to emergencies.

About the Opportunity:

Starting: $24.80/hour - Varied hours - on-call

Demonstrates Competency in the Following Areas:

• The Clinical Responder is responsible for assessing children in need of emergency restraint and seclusions, conducting intakes and assisting campus supervisors with milieu management tasks as necessary. Position may require evening, weekend, and shift work and requires availability to respond to emergencies.
• Community Safety Skills: Assesses risk and safety issues as they relate to milieu programming, acuity of clients, staffing and environmental conditions; is able to order for restraints or seclusion that extends beyond the age/time limits must be received from the doctor by the QMHP.
• Crisis Intervention Skills: Perform intensive crisis interventions, leads, collaborates with and directs staff during interventions, conducts assessment of suicide and homicide risk and creates safety plans as appropriate.
• Assessment Skills: Conducts face to face assessments of the physical and psychological well-being of clients within one hour of the initiation of the emergency safety intervention
• Clinical Support Skills: Supports milieu operations by participating in management of critical incidents, debriefs of incidents with staff and clients. Engages with milieu leadership in assessing use of skills, techniques, and milieu management.

About you:

• Education: Requires a Master’s Degree in psychology, sociology, education or related human services field or a licensed RN. Must be a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) as determined by the Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR’s) and/or the Oregon Mental Health Division.
• Experience working with children or working in mental health.
• Experience managing crisis.

Preferences (not a must) -

• Experience in residential.

Benefits:

• 100% Employer Paid Medical, Vision, and Dental for Full Time Employees
• 401k retirement plan matches
• Growth | Career track, continuing education, and professional development
• Generous Vacation and Sick Leave
• Free meals while on duty!
• Healthy work/life balance
• Professional growth opportunities within a full-service mental health organization both within and in the sector
• Multidisciplinary Team Approach collaborating with psychiatrists, health care nurses and other professionals.
• Educational and Training Opportunities with Experienced, Supportive Leaders
• And more!

Pay Equity: Please be advised that the pay range listed for this position is intended to provide general guidance on the earning potential for the role. However, actual compensation will be determined in accordance with the Oregon Equal Pay Law and will take into account factors such as the candidate's relevant experience and education. Candidates should expect that initial offers will be made within the listed pay range and may not be at or near the top of the range.

Application Details

Consideration of candidates will be on-going and position may close after 3 days of original posting.

If you need accommodation to review the information and/or complete the application process, please contact the Human Resources Department.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and Service Provider and support culturally linguistically diverse governance, leadership, and workforce.

Trillium Family Services is a drug-free workplace. All final applicants will be subject to a criminal record identification check pursuant to ORS 181.536.727.537 and agency policy. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and Service Provider and support culturally linguistically diverse governance, leadership, and workforce.