Mental Health Services Clinical SupervisorMH Counselor

Northwest Human Services is a nonprofit leader in providing advocacy quality healthcare and social services in Marion and Polk counties since 1970. We are a mission focused organization providing compassionate and professional medical dental psychiatry mental health and wraparound services for those in our community who need it most uninsured individuals families the homeless and migrant workers. As a Community Health Center we value a culture of equity diverse perspectives and life experiences. Our organization embraces innovation collaboration and worklife harmony.

Mental Health Services Clinical Supervisor/MH Counselor

Location: West Salem Clinic Mental Health

Position Status: FullTime

Office Hours: Monday Friday with rotating Saturdays 8:00 am 5:00 pm

YOUR ROLE:

Provide clinical supervision for all outpatient Mental Health providers including qualified mental health associates (QMHAs) qualified mental health professionals (QMHPs) interns case manager and the Psychiatric Intake Coordinator. Perform as a Mental Health Counselor and Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC) for at least 20 of scheduled time.

SUPERVISORY DUTIES:

The clinical supervisor will provide and document oversight of mental health treatment services supplied by any assigned QMHP QMHA internship staff case managers and Psychiatric Intake Coordinator. Supervision of Counselors BHC and interns will include evaluation of effectiveness and timeliness of mental health services. Documentation of supervision sessions will be recorded filed and routinely discussed with the MH Program Manager. Supervision will occur on a routine basis as necessary for each provider following Oregon ISSR guidelines.

The clinical supervisor will provide supervision and oversight of the Behavioral Health Case Manager.

The clinical supervisor will also provide the following support and oversight to the Psychiatric Intake Coordinator:

• Supervision will occur on a routine basis as necessary.
• Have familiarity with breadth of intake coordinator role and associated systems/processes.
• Review and complete draft Incident Reports (IRs) for psychiatric patients initiated by intake coordinator.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

1. Assure quality of clinical services and assist MH Program Manager and Psychiatry Clinical Lead with continual program development to meet the needs of the clients.

2. Oversees quality improvement activities related to clinical documentation for all Mental Health services ensuring compliance with requirements set forth by the Behavioral Care Network and the Joint Commission.

3. Serve as onsite leadership to all mental health staff and the psychiatric intake coordinator.

4. Assess the nature and extent of clients MH and COD presenting problem engage in readiness for treatment conversations respond to other appropriate behavioral support requests and formulate a plan for service that addresses MH and COD issues.

5. Provide mental health treatment to individuals couples families and/or groups.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Masters degree in counseling social work and/or other degree in Mental Health field.
• Must have board certified licensure in field of study have the ability to supervise and participate in continuing education as a condition of licensure.
• Has a current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS) training certificate consistent with AHA Guidelines for CPR/ECC and covers breathing and cardiac emergencies including CPR AED and obstructed airway for adult child and infant patients.
• Experience providing clinical supervision of masters level counselors.
• Experience providing clinical supervision to interns.
• Experience of treatment with CMI and case management

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. If you are interested in applying we encourage you to think broadly about your background and qualifications for the role.

SUMMARY OF BENEFITS:Our Agency strives to provide a benefits program that is comprehensive and competitive within our industry.

Competitive Salary

Full Comprehensive Health Plans: Medical with two plan options

Dental & Vision options

Flex Spending Account

Group Life: ShortTerm & LongTerm Disability 100 paid by employer

403(b) retirement plan with 3 employer match

PTO 10 hours a month for FT positions @ 40 hrs./wk.

7 paid holidays each year 2 paid floating holidays for FT positions

Continuing Education & Training Benefits

Employee Healthy Living Program Gym Membership & Smoking Cessation

Loan Repayment Loan Forgiveness and Scholar Programs:

Northwest Human Services sites are eligible for various Provider Incentive Programs through the Oregon Office of Rural Health and National Health Service Corps loan repayment and scholar programs as well as the Rural Practitioner Tax Cred. For more information check out the Office of Rural Health National health Service Corps and Public Service Loan Forgiveness websites.

NWHS sites have a Primary Care HPSA Score of 18 Dental score of 19 and a Mental Health score of 22.

TO APPLY:

If you are interested in joining a team that makes adifference in the lives of many apply online at:Employment (northwesthumanservices)

For more information contact the HR/Recruiting Department at: 503.588.5828

All candidates who receive a written offer of employment will be required to undergo a criminal records check.

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