Behavioral Health Supervisor, Intensive Forensic Services

Behavioral Health Supervisor, Intensive Forensic Services

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Behavioral Health Supervisor, Intensive Forensic Services

Salary

$7,113. 14 - $9,532. 28 Monthly

Location

Bend, OR

Job Type

Regular, full time, full benefits

Job Number

2024-00180

Department

Health Services

Opening Date

11/01/2024

Closing Date

11/17/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

Bargaining Unit

Non-Rep

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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.

To hear from staff about working at Deschutes County Behavioral Health, please clickHERE. (/vimeo. com/683937354/cce8815902)

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 1,250 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.

ABOUT THE JOB:

This position is responsible for providing full clinical and administrative supervision for the Intensive Forensic Services Team (IFS), a part of the larger Forensic and Acute Services Program. This team is tasked with promoting integration and collaboration between behavioral health and the criminal justice system in order to support intensive community treatment to improve the overall wellness of individuals with a serious and persistent mental illness (SPMI) who are concurrently involved with the criminal justice system. This position will be responsible for the oversight, development and direction of an interdisciplinary team, promoting and offering intensive behavioral health services related to screening, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of mental and substance use disorders for individuals involved with the criminal justice system.

Programs served by the IFS team include Aid and Assist, Psychiatric Security Review Board and Mental Health Court. Ideal candidates will demonstrate knowledge and experience reflecting a broad range of professional supervision skills, psychotherapeutic treatments, experience with the criminal justice system and behavioral health services as required by position. This position requires the application of specialized knowledge in the area of behavioral health supervision, diagnosis, interventions, recovery-focused, client-centered treatment, and the criminal justice system.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and lead an interdisciplinary behavioral health team that works with a diverse group of forensically involved clients.

• Oversee collaboration with the Courts, District Attorney's office, Jail and Local Law Enforcement.

• Plan and implement intervention programs.

What You Will Bring:

Knowledge of or experience with:

• Community behavioral health and addictions concepts.

• Client assessment and case management.

• Treatment services, planning and protocols.

• Behavioral health disorders and diagnostic classifications.

• Psychological, sociological and psychiatric theories.

• Well-developed human relations skills with an appreciable interpersonal sensitivity and awareness of client situations and values.

• Interviewing and counseling skills.

• Writing skills to prepare clear and concise reports.

• Apply theory in behavioral health and addictions diagnosis.

Skill in:

• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

• Handle crisis situations.

• Work effectively both independently and in a team setting.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, clients and their families, other agencies and the public at all times.

• Collaborate with team members.

• Act professionally with regard to code of ethics and confidentiality.

• Prepare concise and complete documentation related to client treatment, progress and services in a timely and professional manner.

*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.

Notification to all candidates will be sent viaemail only. Please check your email and your Governmentjobs. com account for application and recruitment status information.

Additional information regarding the position may be found by clickinghere. (/ governmentjobs. com/careers/deschutes/classspecs)

Compensation

$7,113. 14 to $9,532. 28 per month for a 172. 67 hour work month. Salary normally starts at the first step. Excellent County benefit package when eligible.

BENEFITS:

Our robust health plan is offered at a minimal cost of $95 per month for employee only or $116 per month for employee plus dependents, 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 for full benefit details.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or a related behavioral science field;

• AND three (3) years of related experience in the behavioral health field, including lead or supervisory experience;

• OR any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills and knowledge to perform the essential functions of the job.

Must possess current licensure without restrictions from a recognized governing board in Oregon as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marital and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).

Preference will be given for:

• Previous super.