Mental Health Skills Trainer - Qmha

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS: 

• Provide clinical services within scope of practice as indicated in the individual’s service and support (treatment) plan and directed by the multi-disciplinary team.  Provide direct services as percentage of total allocated work per week atlevels consistent with agency policy.
• Provide structured clinical training and development activities, including medication self-administration, meal preparation, money management, basic hygiene guidance and other similar activities.
• Provide medication management services including education and training to assist the individual, family, or other caretaker in the proper management of prescribed medication regimens, drug interactions, and side effects.
• Make accurate and complete notations in the electronic medical record documenting significant information concerning the individual and summarizing progress made relevant to objectives and activities outlined in treatment plans.
• Conduct risk assessment and follow written crisis plans as needed.  Assist patient resolution of the crisis or address other needs of the individual to assist in accessing crisis services, seeking supervision proactively.
• Follow Federal, State, local, and agency policies and regulations to prevent abuse, mistreatment, or exploitation of the residents, and to safeguard residents.
•    Actively participate in and positively contribute to staff and team meetings as assigned by supervisor.
• Travel and provide transportation for patient appointments.
• Provide supportive case management services as needed and required by the treatment plan. Case management services include coordination of care activities, assistance with housing and employment or vocational tasks, advocacy, resource acquisition, and other similar activities designated or assigned.
• Provide Residential Counselor services in conjunction with direct clinical services and to support the residential facility.  (See Residential Counselor job description CL20).
• Actively engage in the creation and implementation of a professional development plan to include a minimum of 16 hours of pre-service orientation and 8 hours of in-service training annually during employment.
• Maintain professional, ethical and behavioral standards of conduct.
• Ensure a safe and sanitary environment for patients by assuring cleaning standards are met. Report any facility and community needs to an administrator or program supervisor in writing by end of shift.
• Follow Federal, State and agency confidentiality procedures.
• Report and document any and all incidents following agency procedures.
• Achieve outcomes using methods that align with CODA’s mission and values: 

• Communicate accurately and positively about recovery and the use of evidence-based treatments. 
• Use data and science to identify barriers, overcome obstacles, and inform decisions.
• Be financially responsible; avoid waste, document accurately, seek new opportunities to serve. 
• Demonstrate compassion and respect for others.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Must have Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Sociology OR a combination of at least 3 year’s related work, education, or training in Mental Health and/or addiction.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:

• Valid Oregon or Washington Driver's License.
• Must be credentialed by agency as a Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA).
• BLS certification or ability to acquire within 90 days of hire.
• Crisis prevention certification (such as CPI) within 90 days of hire.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Must be able to perform Basic Life Support for 15 minutes continuously and maintain BLS certification.
• Negotiate staircase, reach, and handle objects. 
• Must be able to follow proper protocol while interacting directly with patients and working in a clinical environment.
• Ability to safely utilize Personal Protective Equipment in working with biohazard and Blood Borne Pathogen exposure.
• Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.
• Ability to safely utilize a computer for extended periods of time, including keyboarding, using a mouse, reading information from a monitor, and sitting at a workstation. 

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: 

• Maintain professional, ethical and behavioral standards of conduct at all times.
• Consistent attendance and punctuality are required of this position.
• Constructive interactions and independent problem solving skills.
• A negative result on all pre-employment, reasonable basis, and post-accident drug screens.
• An acceptable criminal record as determined by DHS, the Oregon Administrative Rules, and the Oregon Revised Statutes; and no current supervised parole or probation.
• An acceptable driving record and the recommended amount of automobile insurance as determined by CODA’s automobile insurance provider.
• An acceptable result on a recent (within 12 months) Tuberculosis screening.