Coos Health & Wellness is seeking a qualified Mental Health Associate to provide community-based services that support individuals with significant mental health needs in achieving their recovery goals.
Must be a qualified Mental Health Associate or eligible, BA in health/behavioral health or a combo of at least 3 years work experience, training or education in mental health. Position requires a valid driver’s license. Must be able to meet productivity standards, work effectively within a team, and coordinate with family, caregivers, medical, psychiatric and other providers.
Essential functions of position:
- Provide support, education and case management to consumers to assist them in achieving their recovery goals. Maintain strength-based approach.
- Utilize motivational interviewing and provide stage appropriate interventions.
- Implement approach to utilize and enhance consumers’ natural supports.
- Coordinate work with involved family, caregivers, medical, psychiatric and other providers.
- Assist consumers in accessing available benefits and services.
- Continuously evaluate health and safety issues and implement appropriate crisis planning. Assist consumers in self-directing a crisis plan.
- Provide support to community groups and organizations enhancing consumer recovery.
- Work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Provides clinical documentation to meet State, Federal, Regional and departmental standards and requirements which includes:
- Developing recovery-oriented treatment plans with measurable and objective goals.
- Completing clear, organized, timely progress notes.
- Learns/utilizes computer medical record system; including use of newer office technologies.
- Maintain all applicable professional, legal and ethical standards, including confidentiality, dual relations, and informed consent.
- Maintain productivity standards set by departmental policy and carry out other instructions from supervisor and/or Director.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $4,489.00 - $5,252.00 per month
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you a qualified mental health associate?
- This position is located in Coos Bay, Oregon. Are you living in Coos County or willing to relocate for this position?
- Do you have a BA in health/behavioral health field, or at least 3 years of work experience, training or education in a mental health field?
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
