Mental Health Therapist, Crisis Team #188

Mental Health Therapist, Crisis Team #188

The Mental Health Therapist provides crisis intervention to people across the lifespan, including adults, children, and families who are experiencing mental health or substance use concerns. Services are provided in the community by mobile response and at the Hawthorn Walk-in Center. Conducts mental health risk assessments and triage, coordinates crisis intervention, develops short-term person-centered stabilization plans, assists with resource linkage, and initiates involuntary transport to the emergency department (Director's Custody Hold) when indicated for safety reasons.

Location: This position is based out of LifeWorks NW's Hawthorn site.

Pay/Benefits: $36.73-$42.53 hourly pay plus, Full benefits.

Additional $7.50 per hour differential for swing shift and weekends.

Days/Hours:10:00 am-8:30 pm Wed-Sat (Full-time) OR 10:00 am-8:30 pm Thurs-Sat (30 hours per week)

Salary Placement Notice:
The posted salary range reflects the compensation potential for this role. Most candidates will be placed between the entry level and midpoint of the range, depending on their experience and qualifications. However, more seasoned professionals with extensive exact or similar experience may be considered for placement toward the higher end of the range. Final salary offers are made in alignment with internal compensation processes in accordance with Oregon Pay Equity laws.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Responds to emergency situations involving children and adults experiencing mental health crisis.
• Provides behavioral health risk assessments and crisis intervention at the clinic in an office setting and in the community by mobile response.
• Performs client evaluations and risk assessments. Formulates a diagnosis and develops a short-term stabilization or safety plan to relieve the present mental health crisis and to provide a stable environment for clients. Notifies client and significant other(s) of diagnosis and initial recommendations. Completes written narrative of evaluation and obtains necessary releases. May participate in long-term treatment plans.
• Provides follow up contact as developed in the stabilization or safety plan.
• Provides consultation and training to staff, caregivers, families, and community organizations regarding mental health issues, addiction and behavior management as it relates to clients.
• Maintains awareness of community referral resources. Helps to build positive relationships with other community providers and provides appropriate referral services.
• Assists staff members by helping to resolve difficult emergency situations and serves as back-up for other staff when needed.

Qualifications:

• Strong assessment, decision-making and interpersonal skills are absolute necessities for this position.
• Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a Mental Health related field.
• Valid and active QMHP credential certification through MHACBO or a valid and active status (licensed or registered intern) with an approved Oregon licensing board.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct a mental health crisis 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 working relationships and conducting a mental status examination; identify appropriate DSM diagnosis; work with the individual to create a safety plan; and provide appropriate referrals to address chemical dependency and/or mental health concerns.
• More than 1 year of experience preferred in providing a broad range of clinical interventions and mental health assessments with children and families or individuals with severe and persistent mental illness.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively on a highly interdependent team. Necessary skill sets include initiative, dependability, flexibility and strong organizational skills.
• Requires valid driver's license and ability to meet LifeWorks NW driving requirements.

This is a represented position.