This position is based out of our Kerns Building in NE Portland. This is an on-call/per diem position that is on-call for all shifts.

 

Cascadia Behavioral Healthcare's Project Respond program currently has three sub-teams that utilize QMHA level on-call staff: Project Respond Emergency Department Liaisons, Project Respond Library Services, and Project Respond's Shelter Behavioral Health Team. The goal of each of these teams is to engage with individuals that may need extra support and link them to outpatient care whenever possible. Each of these sub teams is mobile, responding to identified emergency departments, shelters, and library locations within Multnomah County, as well as providing community based follow up with individuals at various locations to promote client success in accessing care. This Crisis Counselor II, Sub Team Float will be cross-trained to work shifts with all three of the sub-teams noted while supporting a trauma informed, strengths based environment.

 

All incumbents must understand, appreciate and respect the diversity and cultural differences within our Cascadia community. It is expected that there is an awareness and sensitivity to the perspectives and perceptions to those we serve, as well as our colleagues. As Cascadia is Trauma informed, the incumbent must support a Trauma Informed Care Environment. With the high prevalence of trauma among individuals receiving behavioral health services, it is required that the incumbent understand the effects of trauma on health, coping, and other aspects of the lives of those we serve.

 

On the first of the month, following 60 days of employment, benefit eligible employees (20/hrs. or more per week) are able to enjoy affordable, low cost, medical, dental, and vision benefits. Additionally, Cascadia provides a generous paid time off package, volunteer time off, and more. Upon hire, you will complete paid training and then continue to train onsite in your new job. During the first week of training, you will learn about the agency, understanding those we serve, Trauma informed care, and other skills to prepare you for significant and meaningful work in the behavioral health field, whether you are providing clinical services or non-direct services. Click here to learn about the benefits we offer and more

 

Essential Duties

This position description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position. Management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties as necessary.

Ability to assess individual protective and risk factors as well as capabilities and resources in order to guide intervention. Assist individuals in seeking community resources and utilizing natural supports to meet identified needs. Triage requests for service as they come into the office from Emergency Departments. Coordinate responses to situations with other community agencies and service providers. Identify and assess risk factors for harm to self or others in the context of the clients current pyscho-social context via interviews with client(s) 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. Provide assessment dispositions to treatment providers and emergency departments as appropriate. Advocate for appropriate level of care for clients. Provide short term engagement, advocacy, referral, and support in the community to individuals originally assessed in Emergency Department. Assess for personal safety in the environment and request law enforcement support as appropriate. Provide information and facilitate linkage to mental health treatment and other social services. Consult with teammates, supervisors, program managers, and program medical directors as appropriate. Provide clinical consultation to other Cascadia Programs and Emergency Department staff when appropriate Respect client rights and responsibilities and demonstrate professional boundaries and ethics. Honor individual autonomy while promoting a safe and secure environment. 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; possess familiarity with fire regulations and evacuation procedures. Complete annual employee training requirements on a timely basis as indicated in the licensing requirements for the facility as well as agency requirements. Attend seminars, trainings and other educational opportunities in order to develop professional skills and abilities. Participate in all scheduled staff meetings, supervision sessions, and other departmental and agency meetings. Perform other duties as assigned.

Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

This position must understand, appreciate and respect the diversity and cultural differences within our Cascadia community. As such, it is expected that this position promotes integrated care, our vision of trauma-informed and person-first approaches and helps create a work environment of inclusion, safety and acceptance.

 

Cascadia is an Equal Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at (503) 963-7654 or peopleandculture@cascadiabhc.org

 

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