Job description

Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) is an Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) designed to provide comprehensive treatment and support services to individuals who are diagnosed with serious mental illness. ACT services are provided by a multidisciplinary team and are designed to be provided in the most integrated setting possible to maximize independence and community integration. All ACT team members can work with all individuals served by the team, do not carry individual caseloads, rather the entire team is responsible for the entire caseload. Team members meet daily to coordinate services. Teams are typically staffed at a ratio of 1:10 (meaning 1 full-time team member for every 10 individuals served by the team).

Team supervisors:

• Work a five-day work week to equal a minimum of 40 hours per week. These positions are not eligible to work four 10s or reduced hours.
• Facilitate daily team meetings to ensure clients receive medically necessary services.
• Provide individual and group supervision to team members utilizing the Assertive Community Treatment Model and strengths-based group supervision; maintain training and supervision logs.
• A minimum of 50% of the time is dedicated to individual counseling, crisis intervention, case management, and other direct service to participants.
• Assist Clinical Supervisor in recruitment, hiring, and training new team members to perform standards outlined within their performance evaluations.
• Coordinate client access to team services by completing the initial mental health assessment, annual mental health assessments, service plans, and other required documentation within 7 calendar days, also ensuring that all admitted clients meet admission criteria per KBBH admission policy.
• Provide direct service to individual's enrolled in the Intensive Services Program.
• Participate in training and meetings as assigned (rehabilitation management, utilization review, and other inter-agency).
• Provide training and advocacy for the Assertive Community Treatment program both within the agency and with community partners.
• Monitor and track workflow and day-to-day work of Assertive Community Treatment team members.
• Monitor process to ensure fidelity of the Assertive Community Treatment Program.
• Insure timely completion of employee status change and/or payroll change forms. The supervisor is required to complete a payroll change form any time wages are changed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Directly supervises eight employees in the ACT-Assertive Community Treatment team. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; time card and time off approvals, performance evaluations; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Education and/or Experience: Must meet requirements to qualify as a QMHP. QMHPs shall meet the following minimum qualifications and shall hold one of the following educational degrees:

(A) Graduate degree in Psychology;

(B) Bachelor’s degree in nursing and licensed by the state of Oregon;

(C) Graduate degree in social work;

(D) Graduate degree in a behavioral science field;

(E) Graduate degree in recreational, music, or art therapy;

(F) Bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy and licensed by the State of Oregon;

and

(b) Whose educational and experience demonstrates the competencies to identify precipitating events; gather histories of mental and physical disabilities, alcohol and drug use, past mental service, and criminal justice contracts; assess family, social, and work relationships; conduct a mental health examination; document a multiaxial DSM diagnosis; write and supervise a treatment plan; conduct a comprehensive Mental Health Assessment and provide individual, family and/or group therapy within the scope of their training.

This individual must also demonstrate the ability to successfully supervise employees through the values and mission of our organization.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Valid Oregon driver’s license, insurable driving record. Personal automobile insurance is required if clients are transported or any agency business is conducted by the employee using his/her personal vehicle. Driving is a requirement for this position. Proof of insurance must be provided to the HR department. Coverage must remain current.

If the employee is an unlicensed therapist or is not active in the licensing process, the employee must meet the requirements to become MHACBO QMHP Certified. Certification or licensure must be maintained for the length of employment.

Work Environment: The majority of job duties are performed indoors at the facility or in a community setting, however, the employee is also exposed to outside weather conditions; extreme cold and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Employees may be exposed to secondhand smoke, a dirty working environment, agitated clients, and possibly aggressive pets when working with clients in their homes.

COVID-19 considerations: Masks and/or face shield is required and Covid-19 vaccination or qualification for exemptions.

Klamath Basin Behavioral Health celebrates diversity and is committed to creating inclusive and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran's status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Our employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and agency need.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $64,813.06 - $74,536.55 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
Remote interview process
Personal protective equipment provided or required
Social distancing guidelines in place
Virtual meetings
Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

Education:

• Master's (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: One location

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