Mental Health Associate, Older Adults 1125
Company: LifeWorks Northwest
Location: beaverton
Posted on: May 3, 2021
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Job Description:
The Mental Health Associate position provides mental health
services and behavioral interventions for medically compromised
adults in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF). This position is based on of LifeWorks NW's Beaverton location
(Portland metro area). This position will provide a combination of
telehealth and community-based/in-person services. Days/Hours: This is a full-time position, working 40 hours per
week. Specific days/hours are To Be Determined. Pay/Benefits: $19.00 to $20.66 per hour. Full benefits Essential Responsibilities: * This position will provide case management and skills training
to clients receiving services from the ECOS program, Older Adult
(OA) Outpatient mental health services and support as needed to the
other OA program clients. * This position will be site and
community based, working closely with the program Qualified Mental
Health Professional (QMHP). * Coordinates services with other
LifeWorks NW staff and with external organizations such as
government agencies, social services providers, and healthcare
providers. * Provides crisis intervention to clients experiencing
difficulties. * Documents and maintains client records in
electronic healthcare system within 24 hours of client care to
ensure compliance with LifeWorks' and contractual guidelines. *
Maintains confidentiality of records relating to clients'
treatment. * Encourages clients to express their feelings and
discuss what is happening in their lives, and help them to develop
insight into themselves and their relationships. * Guides clients
in the development of skills and strategies for dealing with their
problems. * Counsels clients and patients, individually and in
group sessions, to maximize the quality of their lives. * Collects
information about clients through interviews and observation. *
Acts as client advocates. * Collaborates with other staff members
to perform clinical assessments and develop and implement treatment
plans. * Evaluates clients' physical and mental condition based on
review of client information. * Continually increase level of
cultural sensitivity, awareness and competency. * Ability to
accompany clients to appointments when needed. Facility sets up
medical transport. * Meets performance standards for direct client
care, documentation, quality (including engagement and
evidence-based practices) teamwork as defined in the Performance
Review. Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree in behavioral sciences field or at least
three years' relevant work, education, training, or experience. *
This position requires a valid and active QMHA credential
certification through MHACBO upon hire. * Demonstrated ability to
communicate effectively; understand mental health assessment,
treatment and service terminology and individual, group, family and
other counseling techniques; program policies and procedures for
services and supports identified in an ISSP. (Individual Services
and Supports Plan.) * Good computer skills including a functional
knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and Word. Ability to master
proprietary software including electronic health record system. *
Demonstrates effective communication skills and maintains a
cooperative working relationship with others in a culturally
diverse environment. LifeWorks NW is a private, non-profit organization providing
prevention, mental health, substance use treatment, and related
social services to over 30,000 youths, adults, and older adults in
Multnomah, Washington, and Clackamas counties. LifeWorks NW
promotes a healthy community by providing quality and culturally
responsive mental health and addiction services across the
lifespan. Core values include Recovery and Relationships,
Resilience, and Results. The four pillars of the strategic vision
include Compassionate, Impactful Care, Holistic Health, Passionate
Team, and Thriving Organization. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
are critical to successfully achieving the mission. LifeWorks NW is
committed to advancing our equity and inclusion work with an
emphasis on ensuring an anti-racist organizational culture and
practice. We strive to continuously improve the cultural competence
and cultural humility of LifeWorks NW, its staff, and its services
to clients and consumers in all aspects including race, ethnicity,
gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, socio-economic
background and status, age, religion, veteran status, citizen
status, and ability. LifeWorks NW creates and upholds a work
environment that is respectful and inclusive for all. LifeWorks NW
services are effective across cultural groups. Equal Opportunity Employer www.lifeworksnw.org Drug Free/Tobacco Free Site 01/09
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