Mental Health Specialist 2 (underfill MHS1) - Juvenile Dept.

1. Provides mental health assessments and treatment, including individual, family and group counseling in a variety of Juvenile Department contexts. May include community-based sites. Mental health assessments (which may include diagnosis using the current DSM and treatment recommendations), with written reports, as required.
2. Conducts suicide and self-harm risk assessments for youth in Detention and GAP (Guaranteed Attendance Program). Consults with staff regarding on-site youth specific level of care and interventions; monitors level of care, reassesses, and changes, as needed. Provides needed follow up services, including contacting parents about safety plans and treatment recommendations. Assists in connecting youth to needed community resources, as needed. Refers youth to the Psychiatric Crisis Center (PCC) or hospital emergency department for further mental health/medical assessment, if indicated; provides necessary mental health information in support of youth receiving care, including possible psychiatric hospitalization, as needed. Conducts suicide and self-harm risk assessments for other department youth, as assigned. 
3. Provides drug/alcohol assessments of youth, using ASAM (American Society of Addiction Medicine) criteria, as qualified and required. 
4. Assesses youth’s risk to harm others, within scope of expertise and as assigned.
5. Facilitates pro-social skill building groups for youth, as required.
6. Provides consultation to department staff about mental health issues affecting children, adolescents, and families.
7. Conducts parenting classes and teaches parenting skills in a group setting, as required. 
8. Collaborates with department staff in providing services to youth and their families, actively participates as a member of the Counseling Services team and as a department team member. Assists in case planning related to mental health needs and makes referrals to community resources, as needed.
9. Keeps accurate, complete and current records of client services at all times. Completes service delivery reports and additional reports, as required. 
10. Establishes and maintains positive and professional working relationships with co-workers, customers, and other agencies. 
11. Meets with supervisor to assess job duties and performance; participates in individual and group clinical supervision as well as team meetings and case consultation.
12. Complies with department and county policies, procedures, and regulations; complies with relevant professional code of ethics (NASW, ACA, etc.) and relevant Oregon Revised Statutes.
13. Annually reviews and signs the Juvenile Department’s Code of Ethics.
14. Maintains First Aid and CPR certification and Bloodborne training.
15. Attends staff meetings as directed.
16. Communicates with Juvenile Department staff, community schools, other agencies, the public, and others who may come in contact with Counseling Services.
17. Provides staff development training, as requested.
18. Participates in yearly mandatory training at the Juvenile Department. 
19. Other duties as assigned by your supervisor. 

1. Possession of a master's degree in psychology, Social Work, Recreational Therapy, Music Therapy, Art Therapy or a behavioral science field, or possession of a bachelor's degree in nursing and licensed by the State of Oregon, or possession of a bachelor's degree in occupational therapy and licensed by the State of Oregon; OR second year graduate students waivered as QMHP's by the Oregon Health Authority.
2. Mental Health Therapist 2 Only:  In addition to the educational requirements above, the Mental Health Therapist 2 must have at least one year of full-time, post-master's degree experience in the behavioral health field. 

• Experience working with adolescents, particularly those in a juvenile justice setting, for positions within the Juvenile Department.
  
• Post-master's degree experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be either 1) licensed by the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors,2) licensed by the Oregon Board of Licensed Social Workers or 3) credentialed or registered through the Mental Health and Addiction Counseling Board of Oregon (MHACBO) as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) within the first 30 days of employment. Applicants may be required to pass a practical knowledge and skills assessment as part of the interview process.
• The finalist for this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check, including finger printing; however, conviction of a crime may not necessarily disqualify an individual for this position.
• This is a safety sensitive/special needs position. Final candidates selected for this position will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen, including testing for marijuana. The Marion County Drug and Alcohol Use and Testing Policy can be found at:http://apps.co.marion.or.us/APAP/policy.aspx?p=policy&pid=518.
• This assignment is represented by a union.
• This is a full-time position, which is eligible for overtime.
• Typical Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., with flexibility depending upon the needs of the department and program

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES 

Working knowledge of community mental health concepts or chemical dependency case management and treatment services; individual assessment, treatment planning and treatment protocols; mental health disorders and diagnostic classifications.

Ability to establish positive working relationships with other employees, individuals and their families, other agencies, and the public; prepare concise and complete clinical documentation related to individual treatment and progress in services in a timely and professional manner; work within a team and collaborate with team members; knowledge of and ability to act professionally with regard to a code of ethics and confidentiality.