Job Details

Description

Adapt Integrated Health Care is looking for an Open Access Therapist to join their Behavioral Health team!

We Offer:

• 100% paid premiums for full family medical insurance
• Waiver cash option
• Dental and Vision insurance available
• Generous sick and vacation time accrual rates; accrued time rolls over year-to-year.
• 5% 401k employer contribution
• Life insurance policy
• Employee Assistance Program
• Clinical supervision toward licensure is available.

The Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) provides access to integrated outpatient mental health treatment services that are based on medical necessity and that support and promote mental health and recovery. QMHPs endeavor to a) Promote recovery, resiliency, wellness, independence and safety for individuals receiving addictions and mental health services and supports; b) Specify standards for services and supports that are person-directed, client-guided, culturally competent, and trauma-informed and wellness informed; and c) Promote functional and rehabilitative outcomes for individuals throughout a continuum of care that is developmentally appropriate.

QMHPs primary responsibilities are to engage and respond in crisis intervention and facilitate access for mental health treatment at Adapt Integrated Health Care. QMHPs accomplish these responsibilities through assessment and prescription of treatment services that support rehabilitation, safety, and recovery through measurable outcomes in collaboration with clientele, and their natural supports when appropriate. Some of the interventions provided include comprehensive assessment; collaboratively developed Individual Service and Support Plan; individual and group therapy and skills training and development; case management; referrals, consultation, coordination and collaboration with community partners and providers; Discharge Summary and continuity of care through transfer and referral. QMHPs as well as other treatment providers at Adapt endeavor to support and promote positive outcomes through use of Evidenced-Based, Best Practices whenever possible.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provides treatment services through assessments and evaluations, including case management, individual and group treatment which promotes recovery, resiliency, wellness, independence, and safety for individuals receiving addictions and mental health treatment services and supports through prescription of outpatient treatment services that are client-centered, trauma-informed, Evidenced-Based Best-Practices whenever possible; collaborates with clientele and in consultation with team; completes Safety and Recovery Plans for those individuals that are priority one, those at risk, or for those having a history that indicates that a Safety and Recovery Plan would be of benefit.
• Performs many functions and treatment interventions to adult clientele at Adapt including crisis intervention, eligibility, access, and enrollment services; provides comprehensive assessment and the collaborative development of Individual Service and Support Plans (ISSP); coordinates Individual and Group Therapy and Skills Development and Training; provides Case Management services and supports and consultation, referral, and coordination with agency partners and providers; coordinates discharge planning that includes supports and active planning for provision of continuity of care; coordinates and provides intervention in provision of crisis services as necessary in consultation with Crisis Team and supervisor and/or programmanager as soon as this is possible and appropriate; completes SERFs and Incident Accident Reports when appropriate; follows established policy and protocol.
• Creates access that enables clientele to obtain needed resources, supports, and treatment services (e.g., substance use, medical) through referral, consultation, coordination, case management, and advocacy; provides consultation and training for and with clients, staff, professionals, other services agencies, and the public; attends unit meetings and workshops; develops, modifies, and/or obtains training programs and materials in consultation with the program manager.
• Maintains and completes required records, reports, and documentation as required by departmental policy and state law; provides documentation and written communications.
• Participates in professional development through individual and group supervision, unit and agency staff meetings, workshops, and Essential Learning tutorials; develops, modifies, and or obtains training programs and materials in consultation with supervisor and program manager; promotes peer professional development by sharing training materials and/or training others in successful interventions.
• Work is performed under the general direction of a supervisory team that includes a Supervisor and a Program manager. The QMHPs assignment of clients is provided by the supervisory team but can include scheduling from the Access team. In addition, other duties may be assigned by the supervisor, program manager, operations manager, or director as needed. Recurring routine assignments are independently performed by QMHP on basis of past experience. The QMHP receives general instructions regarding the scope and approach to projects or assignments but is able to ask for and obtain specific procedures and problem resolution strategies when needed.
• Supervision provided to the QMHP is provided to support staff growth and success; to assist QMHP in being able to meet agency standards and to stay in compliance with rules and requirements; to manage workload effectively while meeting treatment needs of individuals served; to address programmatic and systems issues; to provide guidance and supervision in regards to documentation and the provision of treatment services. If the QMHP is not licensed, they may also receive additional supervision from a LQMHP that is approved by their board to provide supervision for licensure.
• Employee estimates and manages time efficiently. Work is subject to active supervisory control and review through regularly scheduled supervision and meetings to ensure determinations and decisions made are in compliance with departmental goals, policies, and procedures.
• Other Duties as Assigned: performs unique duties, as assigned by Supervisor or Program Manager, to meet agency needs.
• Emergency Response: This employee has been identified as a staff member expected to report for duty following activation of a public health emergency response plan.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Social Work or Psychology, plus experience in a mental health setting is preferred.
• Must possess valid Oregon driver's license.

Come join our team and make a difference in the lives of others! For more information on our organization, please visit our website at www.adaptoregon.org.

Adapt Integrated Health Care is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We always welcome nominations and applications from women, members of any minority group, and others who share our passion for building a diverse community that reflects the diversity in our clientele. For anyone needing assistance or accommodation with Adapt's application process, please reach out to our team at careers@adaptoregon.org or by calling (541) 672-2691 and asking for our Human Resources department.

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