Mental Health Specialist I Outpatient & Psychiatric Security Review Board Case Manager

JOB TITLE: Mental Health Specialist I Outpatient & Psychiatric Security Review Board (PSRB) Case Manager (split position between outpatient mental health and PSRB)

LOCATION: CCS Umatilla County, Oregon (Base Location: Hermiston, Oregon)

SUPERVISOR: Forensics Manager 

FTE STATUS: 1.0 FTE Non-Exempt (Expectation to work 40 hours a week)  

PAY GRADE: B8 ($24.23 – $34.90 per hour depending on experience)

DESCRIPTION

Provides culturally competent and appropriate monitoring, security and supervision services for individuals under the jurisdiction of the Psychiatric Security Review Board (PSRB) . May provide mental health assessments, therapy and case management as well. The position provides treatment in accordance with the Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR’s) and the mission and values of CCS. The position works closely with other involved community partners and is professional in all aspects of service delivery. Additionally, this position assists administration in meeting the behavioral health needs of the community.

SUPERVISION

Supervision Received

Depending upon location, this position is supervised by Forensics Manager

Supervision Exercised

This position does not supervise other employees.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides monitoring, security and supervision services for individuals under the jurisdiction of the Psychiatric Security Review      Board (PSRB) for both community based and residential based individuals.
• Provides Aid and Assist services including community consultations as court ordered, follow up with the court, Oregon State Hospital and internal staff as needed, completes and monitors conditions for community restoration and provides legal skills training if court ordered 
• This position will also provide limited screening, individual and group therapy, case management consultation, and all other      allowed clinical services.  
• Actively participate in joint case planning and coordination with agency employees and relevant agency contractors. Act as a liaison between clients and other agencies. Act as a client advocate when appropriate. 
• Actively participate in group and individual supervision sessions. 
• Work with other staff and community representatives to initiate new programs, reviews, evaluates and help revise existing      programs as necessary.
• Perform limited joint case planning and coordination in areas of behavioral health with other community agencies including but not limited to: schools, group homes, police organizations, district attorney’s  offices, courts, community clinics and hospitals and other agencies in the Department of Human Services.
• Provide limited behavioral health and addiction education,  prevention and information to various interest groups. 
• Assist other clinicians in the facilitation of groups as requested, on a limited basis.
• May provide after hours emergency services on a 24 hour, rotating basis to adults and children. This includes telephone consultation and crisis intervention in the community. 
• On a limited basis, initiate holds, provide civil commitment investigations, and work with the hospitals, case workers and the state and other individuals/agencies for all individuals in the civil commitment process.
• Complete all paperwork in a way that is professional, clinically sound and timely as prescribed by the OAR’s and other pertinent      guidelines. Required to ensure  that all paperwork is present, and/or the client record is well maintained. 
• Attend trainings, meetings, conferences, etc. as directed by administration and use the information gathered to benefit the agency and  the customers. 
• Utilize agency software/computer systems to prepare current client records of treatment and reports as necessary and required. 
• Transport clients as required, on a limited basis.
• Administer forms for urinalysis testing (UA’s), provide accurate information on the UA’s to clients, in some cases observes the      UA, and record all pertinent information. 
• Must report all abuse to appropriate legal office, complete all necessary paperwork and investigations, and develop safety plans as required. 
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

 QUALIFICATIONS

Education and/or Experience

A Bachelors degree from an accredited college in social work, psychology or other human service related field is required, or a high school diploma and three years of equivalent training and work experience; or equivalent combination of education and work experience. 

Certifications

If varianced, ability to obtain certification as a precommitment investigator.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Must possess, or have the ability to acquire, knowledge of symptoms and challenges faced by people with mental illness and addictions. Must have, or possess the ability to acquire, knowledge about relevant OAR’s. 
• Must have the ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing and have the ability to work independently and complete all designated tasks and/or assignments in a thorough and timely fashion. 
• Must have skills to professionally work with the public and the ability to coordinate services  across various agencies and community groups. 
• Must be able to develop cooperative and respectful relationships with clients and their families. 
• Must have knowledge, or the ability to acquire knowledge, about the recovery model. 
• Must possess the ability to represent the interest of the customer and the agency in a favorable light in the community. 
• Must have the ability to work well with teams and other groups of individuals. 
• Must be computer literate and have the ability to type and utilize word processing and other software programs/systems. 
• The position requires the handling of highly confidential information. Must adhere to rules and laws pertaining to client confidentiality. 

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS

Must pass all criminal history check requirements as required by ORS 181.536-181.537 and in accordance with OAR 410-007-0200 through 410-007-0380.

In addition to a pre-employment background check, each employee, volunteer and contractor shall be checked on a monthly basis against the OIG and GSA exclusion lists, as well as other federal and state agency lists. If it is discovered that an employee, volunteer or contractor is excluded or sanctioned it will be the cause for immediate termination of employment, volunteering, or the termination of the contract.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG SCREENING

PERSONAL AUTO INSURANCE

Must hold a valid driver’s license as well as personal auto insurance for privately owned Vehicles utilized for CCS business such as client service purposes, travel between 

business offices and the community, to attend required meetings and trainings. 

Must show proof of $300,000 or more liability coverage for bodily injury and $100,000 or more in property damage, and maintain said level of coverage for the duration of employment at CCS. 

The employee’s insurance is primary with CCS insurance being secondary. CCS reserves the right to deny any employee the use of a vehicle owned by CCS. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use office automation including computer and phone system that requires fine manipulation, grasping, typing, and reaching. Sitting for several hours reviewing reports and other written materials, and talking on phone. This position may occasionally be required to lift up to ten (10) pounds. Incumbent will occasionally have to reach, bend, kneel and squat when adjusting equipment or retrieving supplies. 

The employee needs to be able participate in vehicle travel between partner offices, individual homes, in the community, and to attend required meetings and/or trainings.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in an office environment as well as in the community. At times, work may be conducted from home via phone and video services. The noise level in the office environment is usually moderate, but occasionally one may be exposed to loud noises. The noise in the community, including the homes of customers, is often difficult to predict. Occasional out of area travel and overnight stays will be required for attendance at meetings and/trainings. 

However, the employee also will be required to work in the community and homes of the clients we serve. Handicap access may not be available at all places where this position must go. There are some situations where this position may be required to respond to environments where a client is in crisis. The environments in these situations are difficult to predict and may be in uneven terrain.

This position exposes the employee to the everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as an office. 

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