Police Behavioral Health Unit Clinician (Port of Portland)

About the role

The Port of Police BHU Clinician Program: Project Respond is a direct partnership between Cascadia Health and the Port of Portland Police Department. This role responds to behavioral health and mental health crises within and around the Portland International Airport.

Responsibilities

• Provide mobile crisis response, in tandem with a Port of Portland Police officer, to individuals experiencing mental health crises within and around the Portland International Airport.
• Collaborate with Port of Portland Police partner while maintaining respect and understanding of individual's perception of police and potential trauma associated with police interaction.
• Identify and assess risk factors for harm to self or others in the context of the client’s current psycho-social context via interview with client and with consideration given to collateral information; consider and articulate potential outcomes of various interventions, discuss their risks and benefits, and formulate why a particular course of action was pursued in lieu of other options; opt for least intrusive and most supportive intervention.
• Initiate involuntary director’s custody transport holds for individuals deemed at risk of harm to self and/or others following County guidelines.
• Congnorate responses to crisis situations with community agencies and service providers.
• Provide assessment dispositions to treatment providers and emergency departments as appropriate.
• Assess for personal safety in the environment and coordinate with Port of Portland Police.
• Collaborate with Port of Portland Police to determine risk of intervention and develop plans for approach of clients in crises.
• Provide information and facilitate linkage to mental health treatment and other social services.
• Consult with Project Respond teammates, supervisors, program managers, and program medical directors as appropriate.
• Collaborate and consult with Project Respond teammates via Teams.
• Ability to operate in a sometimes ambiguous and frequently changing work environment.
• Respect client rights and responsibilities and demonstrate professional boundaries and ethics.
• Adhere to mandatory abuse reporting laws and HIPAA requirements.
• Document and maintain electronic health record (EHR) and ancillary records in a manner that assures compliance with all agency policies, program procedures and local, state, and federal regulations.
• Demonstrate responsibility for safety of consumers, staff, and property; is familiar with fire regulations and evacuation procedures.
• Comply with all applicable rules and regulations governing airport security, including without limitation the security badging, access control, and keys/locks set forth in PDX Rules, and all applicable regulations promulgated by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in a behavioral science field from an accredited college or university.
• Demonstrate the competencies as outlined in the Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) to become credentialed as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP).

Qualifications

• Equivalent combination of education/experience in a non-profit organization preferred.

Skills

• Ability to conduct a Mental Status assessment and formulate a diagnosis according to the most current DSM.
• Advanced knowledge of risk assessment and crisis intervention.
• Understand evidence-based practices, and strength-based case management philosophies and strategies including trauma informed care.
• Operate computer hardware and software at a level needed to effectively perform job functions, including the ability to operate Electronic Health Record software.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off Package
• Medical and Dental Coverage
• VSP Vision Discount Plan
• 403(b) Retirement Plan - Eligible after 60 days with immediate 100% vesting and a 1-to-1 company match up to 3% per pay period, plus the opportunity for an additional discretionary contribution (up to 5%) at the end of the fiscal year.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) (Medical, dependent care, and transportation options)
• Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• Paid Bereavement and Jury Duty Leave
• Length of Service Award
• Supplemental Insurance
• Student loan forgiveness options
• Wellness Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Bike to Work Reimbursement
• Discounted Fitness Memberships
• Trauma Support Team