March 13, 2008
CRISIS PREVENTION OUTREACH CLINICIAN/QMHP
@ Central Agency-Wide Services/Intensive Community Services
(Full-time)
Position Summary:
Participates, as a member of the Crisis Prevention Outreach Team (CPO), to provide specialized services for children, adolescents, and their families in need of support, referral to appropriate providers and community resources, short-term case management, mental health intervention, and clinical oversight to meet mental health needs. Services are provided in clinic, home, educational, and other community settings.
Education/Experience Required:
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Master’s level degree in psychology, social work, counseling or related field.
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Minimum of three years experience working with youth and families in the school, community or other related area.
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Minimum of one-year postgraduate experience providing clinical service to children and/or families in a mental health setting.
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Must be able to meet QMHP requirements under State of
Oregon MHDD Division
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Experience working with the case management model required.
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Licensure preferred but not required.
Master’s level degree in psychology, social work, counseling or related field.
Minimum of three years experience working with youth and families in the school, community or other related area.
Minimum of one-year postgraduate experience providing clinical service to children and/or families in a mental health setting.
Must be able to meet QMHP requirements under State of Oregon MHDD Division
Experience working with the case management model required.
Licensure preferred but not required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
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Must value working in a multicultural/diverse environment.
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Bilingual/Bicultural capabilities preferred.
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Good understanding of and ability to use DSM IV Diagnostic categories.
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Demonstrated knowledge of the developmental needs of children birth to eighteen years old, along with the mental health needs of adults.
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Demonstrated knowledge of individual, family and group treatment strategies, including traditional and non-traditional treatment/service modalities.
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Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance.
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Ability to establish professional communication in English with clients and service providers both orally and in writing.
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Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations in a variety of environments.
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Ability to maintain complete documentation for charting according to OAR and organization requirements.
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Ability to exercise tact, discretion, and judgment in working with a variety of people.
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Ability to maintain appropriate professional boundaries in working with others and in handling confidential information.
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Ability to work as a member of a coordinated team effort.
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Ability to work independently and seek out supervision as needed or required.
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Ability to accurately read, record and interpret information, including assessments, measures and diagnostic criteria in order to establish client/service provider strengths and needs.
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Ability to consistently attend and be punctual for scheduled work commitments and meetings and be in a condition suitable for assuming responsibilities of position.
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Manual/physical dexterity allowing for performance of routine office functions such as phone use, filing, faxing, copying, writing, etc.
Must value working in a multicultural/diverse environment.
Bilingual/Bicultural capabilities preferred.
Good understanding of and ability to use DSM IV Diagnostic categories.
Demonstrated knowledge of the developmental needs of children birth to eighteen years old, along with the mental health needs of adults.
Demonstrated knowledge of individual, family and group treatment strategies, including traditional and non-traditional treatment/service modalities.
Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance.
Ability to establish professional communication in English with clients and service providers both orally and in writing.
Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations in a variety of environments.
Ability to maintain complete documentation for charting according to OAR and organization requirements.
Ability to exercise tact, discretion, and judgment in working with a variety of people.
Ability to maintain appropriate professional boundaries in working with others and in handling confidential information.
Ability to work as a member of a coordinated team effort.
Ability to work independently and seek out supervision as needed or required.
Ability to accurately read, record and interpret information, including assessments, measures and diagnostic criteria in order to establish client/service provider strengths and needs.
Ability to consistently attend and be punctual for scheduled work commitments and meetings and be in a condition suitable for assuming responsibilities of position.
Manual/physical dexterity allowing for performance of routine office functions such as phone use, filing, faxing, copying, writing, etc.
Other Requirements:
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Personal transportation allowing for frequent, regular travel within the
Portland d . A copy of a valid d river’s license for state of resid ency, proof of personal auto liability coverage must be provid ed , and a d riving record meeting corporate d riving requirements is required . Personal auto liability coverage at $100,000/$100,000 level is required and must be maintained . Any employee d riving a personal vehicle for work-related purposes must complete organizations d riving approval process prior to d riving.
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Requires flexibility regarding scheduling and work hours. May require some weekend or evening work or hours in excess of routine schedule in order to assure optimal program operations and service delivery.
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Bloodborne Pathogen Training required on first day of employment.
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Must pass criminal history check.
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Personal transportation allowing for frequent, regular travel within the
Portland d . A copy of a valid d river’s license for state of resid ency, proof of personal auto liability coverage must be provid ed , and a d riving record meeting corporate d riving requirements is required . Personal auto liability coverage at $100,000/$100,000 level is required and must be maintained . Any employee d riving a personal vehicle for work-related purposes must complete organizations d riving approval process prior to d riving.
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Requires flexibility regarding scheduling and work hours. May require some weekend or evening work or hours in excess of routine schedule in order to assure optimal program operations and service delivery.
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Bloodborne Pathogen Training required on first day of employment.
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Must pass criminal history check.
Personal transportation allowing for frequent, regular travel within the Portland d . A copy of a valid d river’s license for state of resid ency, proof of personal auto liability coverage must be provid ed , and a d riving record meeting corporate d riving requirements is required . Personal auto liability coverage at $100,000/$100,000 level is required and must be maintained . Any employee d riving a personal vehicle for work-related purposes must complete organizations d riving approval process prior to d riving.
Requires flexibility regarding scheduling and work hours. May require some weekend or evening work or hours in excess of routine schedule in order to assure optimal program operations and service delivery.
Bloodborne Pathogen Training required on first day of employment.
Must pass criminal history check.
Salary/Benefits:
Salary depends on experience. Full benefits.
Application Procedure:
Send cover letter/res ume to: CPO Supervisor c/o Morris on Child & Family Services , 128 NE 7th Ave. , Portland , OR 97232
POSITION OPEN UNTIL FILLED
