Individual and Family Therapist- Momentum

Join our team at Momentum as an Individual Family Therapist! This position is a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team providing psychiatric services to youth, young adults and families. Provide comprehensive mental health assessments, treatment plans and interventions within the framework of Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS). Maintain flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic and progressive agency. This position is a .75 FTE (30 hrs. a week)

Education and Experience:

Must meet Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) classifications, which includes a degree in one of the following:

Graduate degree in Psychology;

Graduate degree in Social Work;

Graduate degree in Recreational, Art, or Music Therapy;

Graduate degree in a behavioral science field; or

A qualified Mental Health Intern, as defined in 309-019-0105 (61)

Additionally, the QMHP's ability to become licensed within 2 years is preferred. Must demonstrate the ability to conduct an assessment, including identifying precipitating events, gathering histories of mental and physical health, substance abuse, past mental health services and criminal justice contacts, assessing family, cultural, social and work relationships, conducting a mental status examination, complete a DSM diagnosis, write and supervise the implementation of a Service Plan, and provide individual, family or group therapy within the scope of their training.

Minimum Qualifications:

Provide proof of current, valid Oregon Driver's License (or if out-of-state will obtain Oregon license within 30

days), comprehensive automobile insurance (if applicable) and a safe driving record (minimum of 3 yrs.) to

use company or personal vehicle for required duties.

Successfully pass a Criminal Background Check and Medicaid Fraud Check.

Obtain and Maintain Children's Emergency Safety Intervention Specialist (CESIS) certification if not

licensed.

Obtain and maintain current Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) Certification and demonstrate

proficiency in TCI Certification procedures. Positions in New Beginnings and Day Treatment require

occasional strenuous physical activity involving the need to utilize TCI techniques and principles to manually

restrain. Must be able to demonstrate the following physical demands for TCI Certification process and

withstand occasional intense physical exertion;

o Ability to drop repeatedly to knees, support another adult's weight, bend, kneel, and lunge

o Arm and shoulder range of motion involving bending at elbow and moving at shoulder

o Ability to support 50-100 pounds of weight using a combination of lower and upper body strength

o Ability to remain balanced while walking forward quickly and holding a struggling youth

o Ability to go from a seated position to a standing position without difficulty

o Ability to quickly twist and turn

Obtain and maintain current First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification and Food

Handlers Card.

Obtain and maintain National Provider Identifier (NPI) number and credentialing application process.

Essential Duties, Responsibilities and Core Competencies:

Deliver and coordinate psychiatric services for youth, young adults and families.

Establish rapport by demonstrating and maintaining clear, consistent, appropriate, and therapeutic

boundaries.

Demonstrate knowledge of all applicable Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) and Behavior Rehabilitation

Services Rules as they pertain to assessment tools and treatment plans.

Concisely and thoroughly document daily clinical information. Provide timely accurate documentation to

meet billing requirements. Must adhere to Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) and standards of care.

Demonstrate knowledge of and be able to efficiently access community resources, support services and

referral systems for treatment and discharge planning.

Demonstrate alignment with the philosophy of Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS) by utilizing the

approaches in interactions with youth and young adults, families, staff, and community partners.

Provide treatment and assist in stabilization of youth and young adults using a variety of evidence based

methods including wraparound, strengths-based, and family-centered framework.

Provide individual, group and family therapy per treatment plan.

Formulate and document mental health assessments and treatment plans based on identified strengths and

needs.

Maintain communication avenues with essential positions regarding client needs and treatment plans.

Fulfill responsibilities for Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) on call responsibilities.

Provide clinical leadership guidance to staff directly working with youth and young adults, families, and

community partners.

Actively supervise and interact with youth and young adults both in the community and within the

therapeutic milieu to maintain safety and provide psychiatric services.

Demonstrate knowledge of youth and young adults' development and group dynamics by adjusting

therapeutic approaches to developmental level and group interactions.

Provide transportation of youth and young adults, or assistance of transportation for appointments and

activities.

Safely de-escalate youth and young adults, including in crisis situations, by effectively using verbal

intervention skills.

Participate in continuous quality improvement and assurance activities.

Abide by ethical codes, mission, values, and professional standards, including confidentiality.

Actively utilize and reference agency policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Present a positive attitude, professional demeanor and demonstrated respect with youth and young adults,

families, staff, visitors, and community partners.

Perform all work tasks in a proper and safe manner per established policies, procedures and guidelines to

prevent unnecessary injury, time loss and agency expense.

Comply with all federal, state and agency health and safety reporting requirements.

Benefits: 2.4 weeks paid time-off, 1 week of paid sick-time the first year of employment, 6 paid holidays per year, health, vision and dental insurance, 401k with up to 6% employer contribution. Agency is qualified for federal student aid public service loan forgiveness program.

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