What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Specialist I, Crisis Team - Swing Shift position at Deschutes County Human Resources?
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 1,250 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:
This Behavioral Health Specialist I position works as part of a multi-disciplinary team providing services and supports to individuals and families in crisis. This position will provide case management services for individuals seeking crisis support at the Deschutes County Stabilization Center, including high-risk children and adults needing hospital, residential, or respite care. This position will also triage and respond to crisis calls with a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) as a part of our Community Crisis Response Team (CCRT). Some of the case management services include phone outreach, conducting welfare checks, offering de-escalation and services following a crisis, supporting client’s basic needs, and helping to secure crisis placements. Additionally, this position provides phone and face-to-face crisis screenings and referrals, comprehensive crisis assessments, and crisis interventions in consultation with a QMHP. This position is also responsible for triaging and coordinating with community partners such as law enforcement, the hospital, dispatch, QMHPs, and other community agencies.
This position works throughout Deschutes County.
Key Responsibilities:
- Providing crisis assessments and services to individuals and families in our community.
- Providing mental health and case management care to individuals admitted to respite unit.
- Coordinating care with community partners for those we serve in crisis services.
- Coordinating within crisis team to provide seamless care at a 24-hour facility.
- Responding with QMHP to community-based calls.
Knowledge of or experience with:
- General concepts of mental health treatment, substance use disorder treatment and community resources.
- Well-developed human relations, interviewing, and writing skills.
- General concepts of crisis/risk assessments.
- Illustrating good time management skills and adaptability.
- Maintaining composure under stress and pressure.
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other employees, clients and their families, other agencies, and the public at all times.
- Working effectively in a team setting as well as independently.
- Preparing reports and documenting client services in a timely and professional manner.
- Demonstrating professional and ethical behavior.
Notification to all candidates will be sent via email and/or text only. Please opt in for text messaging or check your email and your Governmentjobs.com account for application status.
Review the full job description by clicking HERE.$32.7638 to $43.9066 per hour. Excellent County benefits package when eligible. This union-represented position is available immediately. This position is eligible for a 7.5% swing shift differential.
Attention all candidates: please make sure your application includes all job history, education, training, certifications, licenses, and other relevant experience, as this information will be used to determine your starting salary range in accordance with Oregon Pay Equity. Resumes will not be reviewed.
BENEFITS:
Our robust healthcare package covers medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage at a minimal cost of $100 for employee only and $121 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 for full benefit details.
- Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral sciences field;
- OR any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills and knowledge to perform the job.
There is no need to take action at this point. More information will be provided to candidates who progress to the final stage of the interview process. Registration and/or certification must be received within 14 days of hire date. Fees will be paid by DCHS if the candidate selected for the position meets the criteria for registration/certification.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous work with individuals with behavioral health issues providing case management and/or skills training.
- Knowledge of crisis and emergency resources.
- Experience working with electronic health records and clinical documentation.
- Substance abuse training, experience, and/or certification.
- Experience working with people with serious and persistent mental illness (SPMI) populations.
- Experience working in medical settings/medical knowledge.
- Bilingual in Spanish and English.
NOTE: Per OAR 407-007-0000 to 407-007-0100 this position requires a Criminal Background check through the State Background Check Unit/Orchards, which may also include being fingerprinted. These rules provide for the reasonable screening under ORS 181A.195, 181A.200, 409.027 AND 413.036 of the County’s employees to determine if they have a history of specific criminal behavior identified in federal or state law or rules such that they should not be allowed to work, be employed, or perform in positions covered by these rules. Please click HERE to review Criminal Records Check Rules. All offers of employment for this position are contingent upon the candidate receiving final approval from the State Background Check Unit/Orchards to work in this position.
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule when necessary, to meet client and department needs.
Must have dependable transportation and be able and willing to drive throughout Deschutes County in sometimes adverse weather conditions.
Salary : $33 - $44