Mental Health Clinician - African American Specific Program
Company: Central City Concern
Location: Portland
Posted on: May 4, 2024
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Job Description:
Central City Concern is an innovative nonprofit agency providing
comprehensive services to single adults and families in the
Portland metro area who are impacted by homelessness, poverty, and
addictions. We hire people who are skilled and passionate to meet
our mission through innovative outcome-based strategies that
support personal and community transformation.
The Imani Center is a Culturally Specific Program providing
integrated behavioral health services to Black and African American
individuals. Our atmosphere provides cultural safety,
trustworthiness, transparency, and collaboration. Imani means faith
and was chosen to remind people to have faith in themselves, the
program, and life. The Imani Center services address relevant and
culturally specific topics including: Cultural boundaries, Impact
of race on relationships, Behavioral health stigma for Black and
African Americans, Identifying and addressing criminality, and
cultural biases within the justice system and Health
disparities.
The QMHP Mental Health Clinician is part of a diverse team offering
culturally specific mental health and addiction outpatient services
to African American individuals. Imani provides comprehensive
support, including outreach, case management, crisis intervention,
medication management, physical health treatment, and housing
assistance to promote emotional well-being, mental health, and
self-sufficiency within the African American community.
CCC's Imani Center is seeking a Mental Health Clinician for our
African American Culturally Specific Program!
You may qualify for a $3,000 Hiring Bonus!
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00a-4:30p
Location: SE Portland near 20th & Powell
Minimum Qualifications:
Must meet qualifications for:
QMHP-R or QMHP
CSWA
LPC-a or LPC
LMFT-A or LMFT
LCSW
Must have a Master's Degree.
Experience with culturally specific outpatient mental health
services required.
Must be registered with MHACBO, at minimum, a QMHP-R.
CADC-R preferred.
Has the competencies necessary to:
Identify precipitating events;
Gather histories of mental, emotional and physical disabilities,
alcohol and drug use, past mental health services, and criminal
justice contacts.
Assess family, social and work relationships
Conduct a mental status assessment
Document a multi-axial DSM diagnosis
Write and implement or supervise implementation of a treatment
plan
Conduct and document a mental health assessment
Provide mental health treatment and rehabilitative services within
one's scope of practice
Must meet CCC privileging requirements as required by FTCA.
Current CPR certification required prior to start.
Will be required to carry an agency cell phone for work use which
will be provided by Central City Concern.
Must have reliable access to transportation for regular outreach
activities. If using a vehicle for agency use: Must possess a
current driver's license, access to a vehicle, qualify as an
Acceptable Driver as designated in Central City Concern's Fleet
Safety policy; pass an initial drivers training within 60 days
(about 2 months) of being an approved driver and continued
recertification training; and maintain vehicle insurance coverage
of a minimum of $100,000/$300,000 personal auto liability
coverage.
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, TB Test, and background
check. This includes clearance by the DHS Background Check
Unit.
Physical ability to bend, stoop, kneel, squat, twist, reach, pull,
and lift heavy objects.
Must be able to climb stairs several times a day.
Must adhere to agency's non-discrimination policies.
Ability to effectively interact with co-workers and clients with
diverse ethnic backgrounds, religious views, political
affiliations, cultural backgrounds, lifestyles, and sexual
orientations, and treat individuals with respect and dignity.
Responsibilities and Duties:
Participate in culturally specific outreach efforts to engage
prospective clients, including appointments, home visits, and
community-based service
Develop relationships with organizations, providers, community
leaders, and advocacy groups serving the African American
community.
Connect participants with culturally specific community services
and support.
Provide services to both Imani and Karibu program clients.
Collect information regarding clients' history through a
combination of interviewing, records review, and consultation,
after obtaining written consent.
Conduct and document Mental Health and/or ASAM Assessments,
including mental status exam, DSM diagnosis, and clinical
formulation.
Develop service plan with client.
Participate in evaluating clients for risk of harm & initiate
Directors Custody transport holds when appropriate.
Use culturally sensitive lens to guide all aspects of service
delivery, ensuring that the impact of socio-political & cultural
factors are consistently considered
Participate in clinical staff meetings and case conferences with
team members to utilize interdisciplinary expertise and facilitate
individual treatment plans for clients;
Collaborate with Residential facilities, and other housing partners
to provide necessary treatment services and coordinate residential
and non-residential treatment and service planning.
Participate in admission and discharge planning for any client
needing hospitalization or subacute level of care.
Monitor and ensure that the health and safety needs of clients are
met.
Maintain client records and documents as required by program
standards and funding requirements including documentation of
clinical interactions, behavioral health assessments & individual
service plans.
Participate in regular clinical supervision, seeking additional
supervision whenever necessary. Minimum requirement two hours of
documented supervision per month.
Attend required meetings and training.
Adhere to all state and federal privacy regulations, including
HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2, and to CCC policies and agreements
regarding confidentiality, privacy, and security. Support
compliance with all privacy and security requirements pursuant to
community partners' and outside providers' patient confidentiality
agreements, including privacy and security requirements for EMR
This includes immediate reporting of any PHI breach of CCC or
outside provider health records to the CCC Legal and Quality
departments and the program administrator.
Conduct educational and therapeutic groups for clients, using
approved curriculum.
Coordinate services with all members of client's support
network.
Participate in quality assurance and quality improvement activities
as directed.
Assist with the development of an integrated treatment program.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Skills and Abilities:
Advanced knowledge and skills in counseling and assessment
techniques with individuals and groups including assessing for risk
of danger to self and others.
Advanced knowledge and skills in mental health and substance use
treatment methods, and crisis intervention.
Knowledge of evidenced-based practices & awareness of EBPs
limitations with non-dominate communities
Demonstrates knowledge of resources in the African American
community
Knowledge and understanding of the cultural, sociopolitical, and
historical context of the community being served, and the impact of
that context on health needs; ability to use this knowledge to
apply a culturally specific lens to all aspects of service
delivery
Knowledge of anti-oppressive principles.
Knowledge and understanding of racism and other oppressions and
their impact on individuals, families, and communities
Demonstrated commitment and experience in applying anti-oppressive
principles personally and professionally
Ability to provide leadership including the ability to motivate and
inspire people
Knowledge of de-escalation methods or ability to be trained in
de-escalation methods.
Ability to work effectively and efficiently in an environment
subject to ambiguity and change.
Working knowledge of integrated treatment, recovery models of
treatment and trauma-informed care.
Computer skills necessary to accomplish duties.
Ability to work effectively with peers, individual clients and
groups.
Ability to work as a team member, remain flexible and to establish
priorities as a group.
Ability to apply principles learned to new situations.
Ability to maintain accurate records and necessary paperwork.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in
writing.
Creative, innovative, and progressive problem-solver.
Ability to work effectively with a diverse population.
Ability to work independently, manage time, prioritize the
workload, problem-solve, and complete tasks in a timely
fashion.
Ability to multi-task and remain calm in a busy and stressful
environment.
Ability to be a detail oriented, flexible, dependable, positive
team player.
Ability to display a non-judgmental attitude.
Knowledge of community and social service agencies.
Sufficient manual dexterity and physical ability to perform
assigned tasks.
Ability to work courteously and effectively communicate with the
general public, clients, medical personnel, corrections personnel,
police, and co-workers.
Benefits at Central City Concern offered to our employees!
Central City Concern offers incredible benefits to our employees.
We offer an extensive total rewards package to include base wages,
medical, dental, vision, and voluntary plans. Central City Concern
also takes employees' financial wellness into consideration and
provides a rich retirement match.
Generous paid time off plan beginning at 4 weeks of PTO accrual per
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