Jail Diversion Program Coordinator and Therapist

Job Description

Center for Human Development, Inc. is seeking a Jail Diversion Coordinator & Therapist who works with adults with a variety of diagnoses who are in jail or have recently been released. The position is intended to help individuals maintain safely in the community by meeting with clients in the jail setting and at CHD.

CHD WILL PAY UP TO $3500 IN RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AND UP TO $2000 TOWARDS FIRST MONTH RENT!

Come work and play in one of the most scenic valleys in the United States. CHD is located at the eastern base of the Blue Mountains, one of Oregon’s largest and oldest mountain ranges. Enjoy unlimited year-round outdoor recreation. Join us and be a part of team that makes a difference in the community we serve. CHD values work-life balance and offers flexible schedules and generous time-off.

The Requirements:

Master’s Degree in a social science field required.*
LCSW preferred or willingness to pursue.
CADC or willingness to pursue certification.
Experience in MRT, forensic community based collaborative treatment desirable.
Excellent communication skills.
Knowledge of assessment and treatment planning.
Computer literacy.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Willing to perform occasional on call crisis duties.
All Master level QMHP’s must be credentialed as a mental health investigator or willing to pursue credentialing.
Must possess a valid Oregon Driver’s license and be insurable for client service purposes, travel between business offices, and to attend required meeting and/or trainings.
Must pass all criminal history check requirements as required by ORS 181.536-181.537 and in accordance with OAR 407-007-0200-407-007-0370 and drug screening.
*If masters degree has not been obtained, to be considered for this position you must be attending school and have at least 30 credits based on quarter completed, or 20 credits based on semester completed

Essential Job Functions:

Must maintain punctual and regular work attendance.
Ongoing Program development for jail diversion.
Coordinate and field referrals from jail staff, parole and probation
Work collaboratively with jail staff and community partners
Collaborate with circuit court for MH referrals
Assessment and screening of adults, and adolescents.
Provides individual, family and group therapy.
Facilitate group and individual therapy in the Union County Jail.
Coordinate and complete assessment and treatment planning for inmates in Oregon prisons prior to their release back into Union County.
Develop individual treatment plans.
Develop format and gather curriculum for specific population groups.
Participate on the Crisis Team rotation for back up of night time and day time crisis workers and holidays.
Understand agency productivity requirements and comply as appropriate.
Pursue investigator or examiner certification unless currently certified
Comply with HIPAA, Code of Federal Regulations and all other applicable laws.

The Company:

CHD is a nonprofit corporation that is recognized statewide as an innovator. Join a self-directed team that has the capability to manage their own work and make decisions at the level of service to the customer.

The Area:

Tired of the rat race? La Grande, Oregon is a small town in Eastern Oregon that offers fresh air, a strong community presence, virtually no traffic, and lots of outdoor recreation in the surrounding Blue Mountains. Enjoy hiking, horseback and mountain bike trails, and ATV access at Mt. Emily Recreation Area, bird watching at Ladd Marsh, picnics along the Grande Ronde River, inland links style golf courses and more. Home of Eastern Oregon University.

The Benefits:

Full time exempt position with attractive benefit package that includes paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D insurance, long-term disability insurance, excellent retirement benefit with generous contribution to 401k after orientation, Professional Development Plan, paid renewal leave, annual employee appreciation picnics and dinners, Mental Health Days, gym discounts, and more. Qualified as a NHSC loan repayment site.

Please apply through our website at www.chdinc.org/employment. If you need assistance, call 541-962-8881. EOE