Mental Health Counselor QMHP Youth

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Mental Health Counselor QMHP Youth

EOE STATEMENTWe are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

DESCRIPTION

Make a Difference in Beautiful Baker City, Oregon

Step into a role where your clinical skills meet real community impact-while enjoying the unmatched beauty and lifestyle of Baker City. Nestled in the foothills of the Elkhorn Mountains, our tight-knit community offers not only meaningful work but also an incredible quality of life. With a historic downtown, endless outdoor adventures, and a welcoming atmosphere, Baker City is the perfect place to build a rewarding career as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP).

At New Directions Northwest Inc., we're more than just a behavioral health provider-we're a cornerstone of wellness in Eastern Oregon. Our integrated care model combines mental health, addiction recovery, developmental disability support, and primary care to provide holistic, person-centered treatment for individuals and families.

Join us in delivering compassionate care where it's truly needed-and love where you live.

General Purpose: Provides culturally competent and appropriate behavioral health treatment for assigned clients. Provides counseling and education for individuals, couples, families and groups. Coordinates behavioral health services with other community and State resources. Does related work as required.

Supervision Received: The QMHP is supervised by the Program Manager with input from the Clinical Director.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Mental Health Counselor

Conducts comprehensive and diagnostic evaluations using DSM V criteria; develops treatment plans which may include the delivery of medical, gambling, substance abuse and/ or mental health services to include prescribed medications and the maintenance of medication supplies.

Provides initial assessment, diagnostic evaluations and develops service plan upon intake.

Coordinates with Program Manager for assigning individuals for appropriate long term service.

Provides referrals for substance use treatment, gambling treatment or other specialty service.

Provides individual and group therapeutic interventions for individuals and their families

Participate in team meetings and coordinate all activities with multi-disciplinary team

Carries a caseload as appropriate

Maintain liason position with key community agencies.

Develops and conducts various groups and classes providing intense group therapy.

Other Requirements:

Maintain appropriate certifications and licensing for appropriate licensing boards in the State of Oregon.

Governed by a code of ethics of the individual's professional discipline including rules of confidentiality; working knowledge and techniques of comprehensive, community mental health services and the relationship of all mental health disciplines to the field of community of psychiatry.

Skill in dealing with mentally ill, developmentally disabled and alcohol or drug addicted persons and able to understand the behavior of people under stress.

The ability to develop and maintain cooperative relationships with patients, their families, and the community.

Works with other staff and community representatives to initiate new programs, reviews, evaluates and revises existing programs as directed by the Program Manager and/or Clinical Director.

Responsible for maintenance and timeliness of all records (i.e. mental health assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, level of care instruments, etc.), and other required documentation.

Assists and/or provides back-up support with screening, referral, and crisis services as needed and directed by supervisor.

Participates in team meetings as scheduled or assigned.

Good knowledge of a variety of therapeutic interventions and models emphasizing evidence based practices.

Obtain certification for Civil Commitment to serve as investigator and/or Examiner in involuntary commitment procedures or critical incidents.

Provides after-hours and daytime emergency services on a rotating basis such as telephone consultation, crisis intervention, and pre-hospital screening examinations or as needed by supervisor.

Provide Mental Health Crisis/Risk Assessments.

Create crisis stabilization and safety plans.

Work to develop alternatives to hospitalization if necessary, hospitalize clients.

Initiate Director's Hold and Civil Commitment Process, complete appropriate court documents and submit to court according to guidelines.

Testify in court when needed.

Work closely with community partners including the St. Alphonsus Hospital, all Primary Care Clinics, court system, public schools and local law enforcement entities.

Provide telephonic crisis response/intervention and consultation.

Conduct telephonic crisis intervention for individuals identified on crisis follow up list.

Communicate effectively with regular hour mental health counselors and supervisors regarding any crisis intervention provided after hours, to ensure a seamless transition for follow-up and case management during regular hours.

Complete all documentation concurrently or before next shift takes over.

Utilize Designee Backup when needed (i.e. out of county placement).

Arrange for secure transport when needed for out of county placement.

Must have the ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.

Must interact amiably with co-workers, clients and outside contacts.

PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT

Assist with various program development projects

Selection of Curriculum

Assist with training of staff

PERIPHERAL DUTIES

As assigned.

DESIRED REQUIREMENTS

Must have a Masters in Social Work, Counseling or related field: Preference for LCSW/ LPC or working towards professional licensure. Satisfy QMHP requirements as spelled out by Oregon State Statue - Department of Human Services Addictions and Mental Health Division-Integrated Services and Supports Rule ... Personnel (3) (f).

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

Clinical Licensed (LOCSW, LCP, LMFT)or Journey-level professional counseling position with an M.A./ MSW degree plus two years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Computer, fax machine, copy machine, and telephone; become proficient in the use of the DSM and be proficient at how to deliver and define the curriculum; and understand, communicate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with and fully utilize their hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty (20) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work shall be performed at the New Directions Behavioral Health and Wellness and in the community as necessary. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position requires the employee to dress in a professional manner at all times.

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATIONNew Directions Northwest specializes in helping people with alcohol, drug and gambling addictions, mental health, developmental disabilities and prevention services to individuals from Baker County, and throughout the state of Oregon. Serving Baker County since 1967.

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS.