Day Treatment TherapistCoordinator

Center for Human Development Inc. is seeking a full-time Day Treatment Therapist/Coordinator to act as part of the Youth Behavioral Health Team to provide school-based psychotherapeutic services to students K-5 suffering from emotional and mental health disorders; facilitate services to enrolled children and families.

CHD WILL PAY UP TO $3500 IN RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AND UP TO $2000 TOWARDS FIRST MONTH RENT!

Come work and play in one of the most scenic valleys in the United States. CHD is located at the eastern base of the Blue Mountains one of Oregons largest and oldest mountain ranges. Enjoy unlimited year-round outdoor recreation. Join us and be a part of team that makes a difference in the community we serve. CHD values work-life balance and offers flexible schedules and generous time-off.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in social sciences field current state licensure or willingness to pursue licensure preferred and two years relevant experience.
• Required to qualify as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) per state laws.
• Experience or education in A&D treatment child and family therapy techniques and crisis intervention a plus.
• Trained in various Evidence Based Practices (EBP) biopsychosocial mental health assessment treatment planning diagnoses usually made in childhood DSMV and other modalities of mental health treatment.
• Ability to work with and lead agency team school staff other professionals paraprofessionals and non-professional people.
• Willingness to learn through in-service and outside trainings.
• Knowledge of school-based classroom related skills and effective parenting interventions.
• Good understanding of child development and ability to apply behavior management skills.
• Familiarity with community resources for client and family needs.
• General demonstrated ability to cooperate coordinate and accept supervision and participate in weekly staffing.
• Must possess a valid Oregon Drivers license and be insurable for client service purposes travel between business offices and to attend required meeting and/or training.
• Must pass all criminal history check requirements as required by ORS 536-181.537 and in accordance with OAR - and drug screening.

Essential Job Duties

• Provides direct services and produces documents related to patient care including but not limited to: Mental Health assessment comprehensive mental health assessment Individual Service and Supports Plan (ISSP) record of all client related contacts within agency timelines in agency electronic health record.
• Follows HIPPA guidelines 90 day reviews and safety plans.
• Develop and implement referral process and procedures for students who will be served by the program; educate school staff parents and appropriate community partners on referral details.
• Attends weekly staffing and review meetings for individual client planning.
• Develop and implement integrated services and therapeutic milieu within the day treatment program
• Connect with the schools to determine if a child is a candidate for mental health treatment or interventions and attend monthly committee meetings to review referrals.
• Complete intake paperwork releases assessment and treatment plan (unless child is already enrolled in services) within 7 days.
• Develop strategies and interventions in the school to intervene at a lower level of care and to assess needs for level of care.
  
• Help transition students into day treatment programs.
• Provide education to family members through support/skills building education groups.
  
• Assists clients and family in accessing community resources (makes referrals) and transportation if needed.
• Assist client and family in engaging in pro social activities and improving childs ability to remain in school setting.
• Provides supportive and problem-solving counseling to clients and their families consistent with ISSP; responds to crisis situationsmay include after-hours consultation with the crisis team.
• Willingness to work flexible hours and travel for trainings and regional meetings as appropriate.
• Meet with clients and/or family members on an individual basis to offer support guidance and insight into parenting skills and behavior management techniques.
• Complies with CHDs policies and procedures Federal and State of Oregon laws pertinent to the position (which are numerous and various and include regular supervision requirements and ethics adherence).
• Other duties as assigned.

The Benefits:

Full-time position with attractive benefit package that includes medical dental vision life/AD&D insurance long-term disability insurance excellent retirement benefit with generous contribution to 401k after orientation Professional Development Plan gym discounts and more. Paid time off includes 1 day of sick time accrued each month 1 day of vacation time accrued each month (increases with years of service) 10 paid holidays each year and one month paid renewal leave every 7 years! Qualified as a NHSC loan repayment site.

The Area:

Tired of the rat race La Grande Oregon is a small town in Eastern Oregon that offers fresh air a strong community presence virtually no traffic and lots of outdoor recreation in the surrounding Blue Mountains. Enjoy hiking horseback and mountain bike trails and ATV access at Mt. Emily Recreation Area bird watching at Ladd Marsh picnics along the Grande Ronde River inland links style golf courses and more. Home of Eastern Oregon University.

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The Center for Human Development Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race color national origin sex sexual orientation religion marital status disability or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. We assure you that your opportunity for employment with CHD depends solely on your qualifications.

Required Experience:

Senior IC