Behavioral Health Specialist needed in Bend

Bend, OR 97756

Employment Type: Full-Time Direct Hire Category: Addiction/Substance Abuse Counselor, Counselor/Therapist, Social Worker Job Number: 6343

Job Description

We are hiring for a Mental Health Specialist in Bend, OR
This position will primarily provide behavioral health screenings and in-depth bio-psycho-social assessments with DSM 5 diagnoses for children, adults, and families seeking mental health and substance use disorder services. Screenings and assessments are conducted for all types of presenting concerns, including but not limited to depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and alcohol/drug abuse. 
Services will be provided face-to-face, by video, and over the phone with clients. Incumbent will also use psychometric tools to determine necessary levels of care, will need to provide appropriate treatment recommendations, and collaboratively develop service plans with clients. Duties may also include brief treatment interventions with individuals and families and carrying a small caseload of clients. Coordination of care with internal and external partners is also required.
This position is primarily located in Bend, though travel to clinic sites in Redmond and La Pine may be required; this can be discussed further.

Typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm, though an adjusted work schedule can be discussed.

This position may be eligible for some remote work as allowed by policy and approved by the supervisor.

Key Responsibilities: 
  • Provide comprehensive behavioral health screenings and in-depth bio-psycho-social assessments with DSM 5 diagnoses for children, adults, families, and individuals in crisis who are seeking mental health and addiction services.
  • Prepare concise and complete reports and documentation related to client diagnoses, treatment, progress, and services in a timely and professional manner.
  • Determine necessary levels of care, appropriate treatment recommendations, collaborative service plans, and provide coordination of care with internal and external partners.
What You Will Bring:
Knowledge of or experience with:
  • DSM 5 and differential diagnoses.
  • Clinical interviewing and documentation skills.
  • State and Federal Rules that outline compliance standards.
Skill in:
  • Conducting comprehensive assessments, with justified diagnoses and measurable treatment plan objectives.
  • Communicating effectively both verbally and in writing.
  • Working effectively both independently and in a team setting. 
  • Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other employees, clients, other agencies and the public at all times.
Compensation
$5,851.99 to $7,842.22 per month for a 172.67 hour work month.
$6,144.60 to $8,234.36 per month for a 172.67 hour work month for those possessing 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).

If you are interested in further information, please send the most updated copy or resume and a good time to call you to brooke@psychpros.com

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Meet Your Recruiter

Brooke Olson
National Recruiting Manager

Recruiting is a great way to combine two fields that I love — human resources and human services. I believe that my knowledge of the human services field helps me so much in my position as a behavioral health recruiter. I am truly able to understand what client companies are looking for in a candidate, and in turn, I can help job candidates locate a job they love.
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