Mental health Skills Builder - QMHA I or II

Job Type Full-time Description

About the agency:

Consider a career at Willamette Family! We are a longstanding substance use treatment and behavioral healthcare provider that strives to support our community.

Job information: Willamette Family is seeking a residential mental health skills builder to contribute to the wrap-around mental health services in our substance abuse treatment programs.

Starting wage: 23.10 / Hour

Employment Requirements:

• Criminal Background check conducted by the Department of Human Services Background Check Unit
• Pre-Employment Drug Screening (Including THC)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Currently certified as a QMHA-I or QMHA II through MHACBO

· Knowledge of substance abuse treatment and recovery

· Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or a related field

Requirements

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Complete mental health screeners, complete tasks associated with obtaining authorization for services

· Provide skill building, crisis intervention, case management and groups based on MH service plan,

· Assess the strengths, needs and risk factors of clients in residential services

· Meet 1:1 with each individual to review, update goals and to discuss progress, concerns, and case plan

· Complete case record documentation per policy and within designated timelines

· Meet, review, and chart progress with each client on a regular and ongoing basis

· Work with the care team to coordinate care, integrate services service plan goals

· Communicate with DHS per WF policy and guidelines

· Provide case management services for clients in residential treatment as needed meetings as indicated and directed by Program Manager

· Participate in integrated case staffing as needed

· Participate in regular clinical supervision with QMHA supervisor

· Check in with support staff throughout shift to determine any special needs for clients

· Complete additional tasks as assigned by the Program Manager.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge, skills, and abilities demonstrating competence through experience or education in the following essential job functions:

· Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills

· Good verbal and written skills; Strong group skills

· Familiarity of, and ability to work with local community resources

· Must be able to maintain client confidentiality in accordance with WF policy, HIPPA, and 42 CFR Part 2

· Have an understanding of and maintain professional standards and boundaries according to the MHACBO code of ethical conduct

· Ability to function as a member of a team to assist clients in successfully achieving their goals

· Dependability and reliability, including regular attendance

Willamette Family Inc. prohibits discrimination on the basis of any characteristics protected by applicable local, state, federal laws and any agency policy including, but not limited to, discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, or sexual orientation.