Job Overview
Summary
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:
Deschutes County Health Services supports over 400 staff in Behavioral and Public Health programs working to promote and protect the health and safety of the community in a broad variety of community based settings.
Deschutes County Behavioral Health (DCBH) is the Community Mental Health Program providing safety net and core clinical services for community members in Deschutes County dealing with mental health and substance use conditions. DCBH is also a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). As such, DCBH relies on multi-disciplinary teams to provide innovative, evidence based, recovery oriented services in behavioral healthcare settings co-located with physical health providers.
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ABOUT THE COUNTY: *
We know where you choose to live, work and play matters. Deschutes County is one of the largest employers in Central Oregon and the largest municipal government in the region. Our dedicated and passionate workforce of more than 1,100 employees provide County services in a number of departments, divisions, and offices.
Located in the heart of Central Oregon, between the towering Cascade Mountain Range to the west and the high desert plateau to the east, Deschutes County is the outdoor recreation capital of Oregon. We enjoy a renowned quality of life, with big-city opportunities and small-town neighborhoods.
We hope you’ll consider joining our talented team.
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ABOUT THE JOB*
The Access Team Supervisor position is responsible for providing full clinical and administrative supervision to a dedicated team that manages most intake and referral processes for the county’s Behavioral Health Department. Previous relevant clinical experience in supervision, assessments, screenings, treatment planning and intake/referral processes preferred.
This position requires the ability to work with numerous DCBH clinical and administrative teams, along with community partners, such as, medical clinics, hospitals, jails, schools, and social service agencies, to name a few. In addition, the application of specialized knowledge in the area of trauma informed care, dual diagnosis, and addictions treatment, as well as an understanding of being a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) and their metrics. Strong skills in the area of behavioral health clinical supervision, differential diagnosis, EBP interventions, recovery focused, and integrated client-centered treatment is necessary.
The Access team plays an integral role in helping people get into needed services and increasing their engagement in treatment. The ability to communicate clearly about challenges, competing deadlines, and priorities is also essential. We seek candidates who are highly adaptable to changing priorities and interruptions to workflow. The successful candidate will be detail-oriented and adept at multitasking.
Typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 8am to 5-pm, though an adjusted work schedule can be discussed. This position is primarily located in Bend, though travel to clinic sites in Redmond and La Pine is required. This position may be eligible for remote work as allowed by policy and approved by the supervisor.
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Key Responsibilities: *
- Oversight, development, and direction of clinicians who conduct behavioral health assessments, screenings and treatment plans, and who provides case management and referral services.
- Clinical and administrative supervision, to include, diagnostic consults, ethics, managing schedules, review of compliance/quality standards, and productivity, to hi-light a few areas.
- Close collaboration and coordination with internal clinical/administrative and community partners regarding referral processes
What You Will Bring:
Knowledge of or experience with:
- DSM 5 and differential diagnoses
- Clinical interviewing and documentation skills
- State and Federal Rules that outline compliance standards
Skill in:
- Effective written and verbal communication
- Use of electronic health records systems. EPIC platform preferred
- Managing competing demands and supporting staff through change
- This posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but rather constitutes a general definition of the position’s scope and function.
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Compensation
$6,233.65 to $8,353.67 per month for a 172.67 hour work month. Excellent County benefit package when eligible. This position is available immediately.
Our robust health plan is offered at a minimal cost of $90 per month, which includes an innovative on-site clinic, pharmacy, and wellness and wellbeing services. Additionally, we include life insurance, retirement (PERS), generous paid time-off (14-18 hours/month to start, pro-rated for part-time), holidays, and professional development opportunities. Please click HERE (Download PDF reader) for full benefit details.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Nursing, Recreational Therapy, Music Therapy, Art Therapy or a Behavioral Science Field;
- And four years of experience in a behavioral health treatment setting, at least two of these years must be post-graduate experience in a behavioral health treatment setting. Experience must be specific to services provided by assigned team and will vary by specific position.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous supervisory experience as a LCSW, LPC and/or CADC II or III.
- Knowledge and experience in working with dual diagnosis mental health and substance abuse disorders.
- Certification as an Alcohol and Other Drug Counselor (CADC) II or III.
- Masters in Addiction Counseling (MAC) or the social work equivalent (CCATODSW).
- Ages 0-5 and 6-20 Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths certification.
- Bilingual in Spanish and English communication.
Necessary Special Requirements
The employment offer will be contingent upon meeting the requirements of the position, pre-employment screening for criminal history, driving history, and controlled substances (NOTE: Positive test results for marijuana use may result in rescission of a contingent offer of employment) as applicable. This screening must be completed with satisfactory findings in order for a formal offer of employment to be extended.
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For positions in the Health Services Department, incumbent must be able to be credentialed as a Clinical Supervisor for assigned service area in accordance with Oregon Administrative Rules.
- Must be licensed in Oregon or certified at the highest level of their profession.
Deschutes County will comply with the Oregon Health Authority, Public Health Division Oregon Administrative Rule (OAR 333-019-101) requiring COVID-19 vaccination for employees working in a healthcare setting. It is a requirement of this position that the incumbent provide proof of vaccination status or request and be approved for an exemption based on legitimate medical reasons or sincerely-held religious beliefs (for detailed information on exceptions, please review section (4), (A) and (B)) by October 18, 2021 or their date of hire, whichever is later. Deschutes County provides reasonable accommodation as required by applicable law, and those finalists seeking a reasonable accommodation from the vaccination requirement may submit a copy of the medical or religious exemption form as prescribed by the Oregon Health Authority in order to certify the reasons for requesting an exemption. There is no need to take action at this point. More information will be provided to candidates that progress to the final stage of the process.
Excellent County benefit package when eligible.
Deschutes County offers eligible employees a comprehensive health care package that covers medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their eligible dependents at a minimal cost of $90 per month. Coverage becomes effective the first of the month following 1 month of employment. Included in the health care package is the Deschutes Onsite Clinic (DOC), which provides a wide range of health, wellness, and primary care services to employees and their dependents. The DOC offers convenient hours and no out-of-pocket costs to patients. The DOC Pharmacy is a full service pharmacy available to employees and dependents to have their prescriptions filled at a discounted co-pay. In addition to the health care package, Deschutes County provides a generous and comprehensive benefits program to eligible employees.
Employer paid benefit offerings include:
- Life Insurance for employee and dependents
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
- Long-term Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Retirement Program through Oregon PERS
- Time Management Leave
Employee paid voluntary benefit offerings include:
- 125 Flexible Spending Program
- 457 Deferred Compensation Program
- Supplemental Life and Accident Insurance
To learn more about Deschutes County’s generous benefit offerings, please visit www.deschutes.org/hr and click on Employee Benefits.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $6,233.65 – $8,353.67 per month
