Mental Health Therapist, On Call-Adult Outpatient #1082

About the role

The On Call, Mental Health Therapist-Adult Outpatient assess and diagnose adults experiencing mental health issues and behavioral problems in an outpatient setting. They provide appropriate treatment and/or consultation with care providers about treatment options.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for client evaluation including initial intake interview, formulating diagnosis, identifying appropriate treatment services.
• Obtain necessary releases, notify client, significant others, care givers and care providers of diagnosis and initial recommendations and complete written narrative of evaluation.
• Collect information about individuals or clients, using interviews, case histories, observational techniques, and other assessment methods.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of counseling or treatments and the accuracy and completeness of diagnoses, modifying plans and diagnoses as necessary.
• Document and maintain client records in electronic healthcare system within 24 hours of meeting with client to ensure compliance with agency and contract guidelines and confidentiality.
• May conduct Resident Reviews and more detailed mental health evaluations for residents of long-term facilities.
• May provide training to staff, caregivers, and family regarding issues of mental health, addiction and behavior management as it relates to clients.
• Maintain awareness of community referral resources.
• May need to travel between sites or in the community.
• May need to work some evenings.

Qualifications

• A valid and active QMHP credential certification through MHACBO or a valid and active status (licensed or registered intern) with an approved Oregon licensing board.
• A Master's degree in area of specialization directly related to work performed; or a bachelor's degree in nursing or occupational therapy and licensure through the State of Oregon or QMHP.
• More than 1 year experience in broad range of clinical interventions and mental health assessment specific to the client population.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct an assessment including identifying precipitating events, gathering histories of mental and physical health, alcohol and other drug use, past mental health services, and criminal justice contacts, assessing family, social and work relationships and conducting a mental status examination, complete a five-axis DSM diagnosis; write and supervise the implementation of an Individual Services and Support Plan and provide individual, family , and/or group therapy within the scope of their training.
• Demonstrated knowledge of treatment methods for individual, family and group therapy to address chemical dependency and/or mental health problems.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain case management in accordance with federal, state and/or funding source requirements as well as LifeWorks NW policies and procedures.
• Compliance with federal and state confidentiality rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of community resources and treatment agencies enabling appropriate referrals for specific client needs.
• Knowledge of medications commonly used by client population.