Behavioral Health Specialist I, Crisis Team (Weekend Day Shift)

Salary: $2,927.65 - $3,923.32 Monthly
Location : Bend, OR
Job Type: Regular, part time, pro-rated benefits
Job Number: 2023-00265
Department: Health Services
Opening Date: 12/20/2023
Closing Date: 1/3/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Summary
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 1,100 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:
Being part of the Community Crisis Response Team (CCRT) is an excellent opportunity for those with experience in the helping professions who enjoy a dynamic work experience and the opportunity to think outside the box for ways to support and help our clients.
This position works as part of a multi-disciplinary team providing services and supports to individuals experiencing a mental health crisis. This position will provide case management and crisis intervention services for individuals including high-risk children and adults needing hospital, residential, or respite care presenting to the Deschutes County Stabilization Center and will also respond to crisis calls in the community as part of the Community Crisis Response Team. The case management services include conducting outreach and welfare checks, assisting clients in accessing resources in the community, and supporting clients in carrying out plans for follow up care. This position provides phone and face-to-face crisis screenings and referrals, and crisis interventions in consultation with a Qualified Mental Health Professional. This position is for the weekend shift Saturday and Sundayfrom 7:00 AM-7:30PM. Work on some holidays is required.
This position works throughout Deschutes County.
Key Responsibilities:

• Providing crisis interventions 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.

What You Will Bring:
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.

Skill in:

• 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.

*This posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but rather constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function.
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Compensation
$2,927.65 to $3,923.32 per month for a 104 hour work month. Excellent pro-rated County benefits 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 HEREfor full benefit details.
Minimum Qualifications

• 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 are registration/certification requirements under the Mental Health and Addiction Counseling Board of Oregon (MHACBO) that apply to Qualified Mental Health Associates (QMHA) hired by Deschutes County Health Services (DCHS). Please see website for information on these requirements:
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 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.
• Electronic medical record and clinical documentation experience.
• Substance abuse training, experience, and/or certification.
• Experience working with people with serious and persistent mental illness (SPMI) populations.
• Previous experience working in medical settings/ medical knowledge.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English.

Necessary Special Requirements
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.
NOTE: 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 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.
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 for information.
Excellent County benefit package when eligible.
Deschutes County offers eligible employees a comprehensive health care package that covers medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their eligible dependents at a minimal cost of $90 per month. Coverage becomes effective the first of the month following 1 month of employment. Included in the health care package is the Deschutes Onsite Clinic (DOC), which provides a wide range of health, wellness, and primary care services to employees and their dependents. The DOC offers convenient hours and no out-of-pocket costs to patients. The DOC Pharmacy is a full service pharmacy available to employees and dependents to have their prescriptions filled at a discounted co-pay. In addition to the health care package, Deschutes County provides a generous and comprehensive benefits program to eligible employees.
Employer paid benefit offerings include:

• Life Insurance for employee and dependents
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Program through Oregon PERS
• Time Management Leave

Employee paid voluntary benefit offerings include:

• 125 Flexible Spending Program
• 457 Deferred Compensation Program
• Supplemental Life and Accident Insurance

To learn more about Deschutes County's generous benefit offerings, please visit and click on Employee Benefits.
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This position requires a 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. Do you meet the requirements as listed above?

• Yes
• No

02
Please describe how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as listed above.
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This position requires certification as a Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA) in the State of Oregon; OR the ability to become certified as a QMHA in the State of Oregon within two (2) years of hire date. If you are not currently certified as a QMHA you must have the ability to become registered into the QMHA program within 45 days of hire date. (To review registration requirements or to check if you are currently registered or certified as a QMHA, click ).

• Yes, I am currently registered or certified as a QMHA in Oregon.
• Yes, I am eligible to obtain registration into the QMHA certification program within 45 days from the date of hire.
• No, I am not currently certified as a QMHA, nor am I eligible to obtain registration into the QMHA certification program within 45 days from date of hire.

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Experience working with SPMI (Severe and Persistent Mental Illness) populations is preferred for this position. Do you possess this experience?

• Yes
• No

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If yes, please describe your experience working with SPMI (Severe and Persistent Mental Illness) populations.
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Experience working with electronic health records and systems is preferred for this position. Do you possess this experience?

• Yes
• No

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If yes, please describe your experience working with electronic health records and systems.
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Preference will be given for bilingual in English and Spanish. Do you speak and/or write in English and Spanish?

• No., I am not bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Yes, I speak English and some Spanish.
• Yes, I speak English and Spanish fluently.
• Yes, I speak and write in English and Spanish.

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Successful candidates must have the ambulatory ability to drive throughout Deschutes County and to provide face-to-face services in a variety of settings in the community, including hospitals, jails, clinics, client homes, etc. Applicants must also be willing and able to drive throughout Deschutes County in sometimes adverse weather conditions. Can you meet these requirements?

• Yes
• No

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Are you able to meet the requirements of the position with or without accommodation

• Yes
• No

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