We currently have an opening for a 40 hour a week, EASA Care Coordinator/Mental Health Specialist in John Day, OR.  Come enjoy the slow-pace of life and become present with “the Blues”, the most geologically diverse part of Oregon.  John Day is every outdoor enthusiast dream as the John Day River and the Blues call to adventure seekers. Help change the lives of young adults living in your community by contributing to their well-being through treatment and services. Successful candidates will exude their skills to identify diagnosis and link clients to appropriate treatment. This is the perfect position for those who do not like to stay in one location. This position will travel frequently throughout the counties we serve.

Successful candidates must possess:

Master's degree from an accredited college in psychology, social work, or other human service-related field.
A valid Oregon Driver’s License
$300,000 in personal auto insurance and $100,000 for bodily injury and property damage.
Ability to pass a criminal background check.Proof of Covid Vaccination or approved religious or medical exemption required upon hire.

What do you get? (The best part)

Salary for this position starts at $65,415, but may be more depending on experience and education., up to $98,175. Lead us into the future and CCS will invest in you and your development.  Enjoy competitive wages, with excellent benefits and continuous training. CCS has a benefit package including, but not limited to, health, dental and vision insurance, 401K match, potential for tuition reimbursement, student loan forgiveness, relocation expenses and generous PTO. Position is open until filled. EOE.

DESCRIPTION

Provides culturally competent and appropriate behavioral health treatment to people served by Community Counseling Solutions (CCS). The position provides the 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.

To help identify and support young people whose symptoms are consistent with the onset of a psychotic illness such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder with psychosis. To help identify diagnosis and appropriate treatment and support referents in linking to appropriate care.  

SUPERVISION

Supervision Received

Depending upon location, this position is supervised by the Clinical Supervisor, Clinical Director or Site Manager.  

Supervision Exercised

This position does not supervise other employees.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Establish and communicate local/regional process for referral, referral tracking, screening, outreach, and admission to services, and clinical coordination of identified young people.

Conduct EASA screening and assessment.

Coordinate activities with EASA team.

Facilitate family education and support in individual and multi-family group formats working with 12 to 30 year old client with first psychotic break or prodromal symptoms. 

Initiate contact with local counties and providers to identify capacity and needs, and assemble a local/regional team which can provide community education and local services to EASA fidelity.

Work with state technical assistance center to become proficient in EASA practices and coordinate regional training/capacity development.

Plan, coordinate, track and help implement community education and social marketing. 

Coordinate and provide consultation to local provider agencies and clinicians to ensure EASA fidelity.  

Provide clinical services to children, adults and families. This would include but is not limited to screening, assessment, individual and group therapy, 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 revises existing programs as necessary.

Perform 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 behavioral health and addiction education, prevention and information to various interest groups.  

Assist other clinicians in the facilitation of groups as requested.

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.  

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.  

Provide intensive children’s treatment services. 

Utilize agency software/computer systems to prepare current client records of treatment and reports as necessary and required.  

Transport clients as required

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 Master’s degree from an accredited college in social work, psychology or other human service related field is required.

Certifications

Must have or be able to obtain certification from the Department of Human Services as a Certified Mental Health Investigator.  

Must have or be able to obtain Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor designation or Certified Gambling Addiction Counselor designation.

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.  

Must hold a valid drivers license and be insurable or carry insurance for client service purposes and for travel between business offices, the community, and to attend required meetings and/or trainings. 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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use office automation including computer and phone systems that require find manipulation, grasping, typing and reaching.

The employee is also regularly required to sit; talk and hear; use hands and fingers and handle, smell or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop; kneel and/or squat when adjusting equipment or retrieving supplies. 

The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.

When serving in the on-call rotation, employee may be required to perform on less than optimal amounts of sleep.  

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in an office environment as well as in the community. 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. Some individuals in this position may be required to drive long distances routinely as a part of their regular job duties. Occasional out of area travel and overnight stays will be required for attendance at meetings and/trainings. Frequent travel in 4 county regions.

However, the employee also will be required to work in the communities, homes and other living environments, 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.