Psychiatric Crisis Counselor

Initial Posting Date: 03/13/2024 Application Deadline: 04/22/2024 Agency: Department of Human Services Salary Range: $5,479 - $8,415 Position Type: Employee Position Title: Psychiatric Crisis Counselor (Behavior Health Specialist 2) Southern Region (Eugene/Lebanon Area) Job Description: We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are actively working to build an equitable agency with the Equity North Star as our guide toward our vision of an agency free of racism, discrimination and bias. We believe that teams in which everyone can show up as their full authentic self are key to creating a thriving workforce that can better serve communities. We welcome members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQIA2S+ community members, and others to apply. Does working in a fast-paced work environment energize you? Do you want the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of individuals who experience intellectual/developmental disabilities, often with co-occurring mental health diagnoses? Are you ready to be part of a diverse workforce that collaborates and learns from each other to improve services that support individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities, often with co-occurring mental health diagnoses? Then, come . We are seeking a Psychiatric Crisis Counselor (Behavior Health Specialist 2) to join our Stabilization and Crisis Unit Crisis Outreach Assessment Team (COAT) in the Eugene/Lebanon area. This is the schedule we are filling in the Eugene/Lebanon Area. Friday - Sunday, 8:00 a.m. to 9:20 p.m. Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS), A place to belong and make a difference. When you join the ODHS, you join a community of over 10,000 employees dedicated to serving and helping Oregonians achieve wellbeing and independence through opportunities that protect, empower, respect choice, and preserve dignity. Connect with ODHS Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and find a place to belong, build community and participate in shared learning. ERGs are employee-driven committees that support each other as well as the ODHS' overall mission and vision. We are committed to building an antiracist and equitable agency. Equity is foundational to our role as a human services agency, and we are committed to integrating equity into all we do. The Equity North Star has four points that explain the agency's goals related to equity, inclusion, and racial justice. We know that life is unpredictable and ODHS cares about keeping you well. Enjoy a work-life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, and competitive benefits packages including health, dental, vision and much more. Studies have shown that women, people of color, and people with disabilities are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every one of the qualifications listed. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't feel you meet every one of our qualifications listed. What you need to qualify A Master's degree in psychology; social work; recreational, art, or music therapy; or behavioral health science AND two years of progressively responsible experience that included completing comprehensive mental health assessments, developing behavioral health interventions, and providing specialized counseling and therapy. OR A Bachelor's degree in nursing or occupational therapy AND licensed by the State of Oregon AND three years of progressively responsible experience that included completing comprehensive mental health assessments, developing behavioral health interventions, and providing specialized counseling and therapy. Essential attributes We are looking for candidates with: Attention to detail. Crisis intervention experience. Experience working with individuals who experience intellectual/developmental disabilities, often with co-occurring mental health diagnoses. Experience using electronic devices (such as laptop, tablet, etc.) to prepare documentation. Experience working independently as well as part of a team including being willing to collaborate, share information, take direction, and contribute to the team's success. Having bilingual communication skills is a plus, but not a requirement. Please be sure to clearly describe how you meet these attributes within your application materials. These attributes will be used to determine which candidates will be selected to move forward in the process. Please note that a cover letter describing how your background meets the qualifications and each of these attributes is required. Please see the application instructions and requirements section for more information. Your duties at a glance The Stabilization and Crisis Unit (SACU) operates 20 residential group homes along the I-5 corridor from Portland to Eugene and provides 24-hour residential care and supervision to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities, often with co-occurring mental health diagnoses, whose support needs exceed the supports offered or provided by other community-based residential programs. We provide training and support for the purpose of assisting individuals in safely transitioning back to their home community. We model positive attitudes while offering health and medical supports, psychological services, emotional and behavioral support, life skills training, educational supports, recreational opportunities, and community integration. We are dedicated to providing the support necessary to maintain the quality of life, achieve the highest possible level of independence and promote social opportunities, which benefit the individuals and the community. As a Psychiatric Crisis Counselor, you will: Provide mental health/psychiatric intervention during crisis and assess the individual to determine which therapeutic approaches are most effective to support stabilization. Build rapport, when there isn't an active crisis, with the individuals we support and the interdisciplinary support team to collaboratively build person centered specific plans to support stabilization. Provide crisis support and consultation services as a member of an interdisciplinary support team. The services include, but are not limited to conducting mental health assessments, skills building, group and individual therapy and educational sessions; provide triage functions to determine priority response; networking with community resources to help bridge the gap of mental health supports for the individuals we support. Working conditions You must have and maintain a valid license to drive and an acceptable driving record. Extensive travel within assigned area; will work remotely at multiple Group Homes within the area. Must have ability to pass and maintain Oregon Intervention System Certification (OIS), Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid (FA), including engaging in approved physical interventions. Worksites vary from ODHS office to a home environment that is staffed 24/7 and may be locked or unlocked depending upon the needs of the individuals being supported. Work with combative, unpredictable, argumentative children or adults who experience an intellectual/developmental disability and may be a danger to themselves or others. Frequent travel, at times in adverse weather conditions. Must have basic computer skills to utilize the THERAP and SharePoint systems for documentation. Application instructions & requirements Your resume and cover letter are the perfect opportunity to highlight your interest in the position and demonstrate your skills, lived and/or work experience that shows you are an excellent candidate for the position. Attach/upload a resume that demonstrates how you meet the qualifications. The information you include in your resume will be used to determine if your materials show that the qualifications are met. A cover letter is required. Attach/upload a cover letter that describes how your background meets the listed qualifications and each of the essential attributes. The information you include in your cover letter will be used to determine if your background meets the attributes and if your materials will move forward in the process. Please attach/upload your documents in the "Resume / CV" section of the application. Current State of Oregon employees: Apply via your employee Workday account. If you are not a current State of Oregon employee, view this application instructional video. After you submit your application, you will have additional tasks to complete in Workday. Please continue to check your Workday account throughout the recruitment process. Additional requirements Finalists for this position will be subject to a computerized criminal history and abuse check. Adverse background information will be reviewed and could result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer or termination of employment. The Oregon Department of Human Services does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. ODHS will use E-Verify to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. The Department of Human Services is a drug free workplace. All applicants will be subject to drug testing for Narcotics, Methamphetamine, and other controlled substances. Your driving record must meet the qualifications of the ODHS SACU Driving Policy and will be considered unacceptable for offenses, including, but not limited to any misdemeanor or felony traffic offense in the last 24 months. If you are offered this position . click apply for full job details