Day Time Crisis Therapist/Coordinator

Center for Human Development, Inc. is seeking a Day Time Crisis Therapist/Coordinator to provide comprehensive behavioral health screenings, assessments, and evaluations to individuals with complex clinical needs in a crisis setting. They will also coordinate an existing team of in-house crisis workers. 

CHD WILL PAY UP TO $3500 IN RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AND UP TO $2000 TOWARDS FIRST MONTH RENT! 

Come work and play in one of the most scenic valleys in the United States. CHD is located at the eastern base of the Blue Mountains, one of Oregon's largest and oldest mountain ranges. Enjoy unlimited year-round outdoor recreation. Join us and be a part of team that makes a difference in the community we serve. CHD values work-life balance and offers flexible schedules and generous time-off. 

The Requirements:

• Master's Degree in a social science field required.* To qualify as a QMHP.


• Supervision available to pursue licensure. 


• CADC or willingness to pursue certification.


• Experience in MRT, forensic community based collaborative treatment desirable.


• Excellent communication skills.


• Knowledge of assessment and treatment planning.


• Willing to perform occasional on call crisis duties.

• All Master level QMHP’s must be credentialed as a mental health investigator or willing to pursue credentialing. 

• Must possess a valid Oregon Driver’s license and be insurable for client service purposes, travel between business offices, and to attend required meeting and/or trainings.


• Must pass all criminal history check requirements as required by ORS 181.536-181.537 and in accordance with OAR 407-007-0200-407-007-0370 and drug screening.


• *If masters degree has not been obtained, to be considered for this position you must be attending school and have at least 30 credits based on quarter completed, or 20 credits based on semester completed

Essential Job Functions: 

• Provide daytime crisis coverage Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm and coordinate an existing team of in-house crisis workers to ensure 24-hour, 7 day a week mental health crisis response to Union County. 
  


• Promptly responds to all crisis calls, ensuring service levels meet the needs of individuals in the community. Work locations to include but not limited to: client homes, community spaces, and other locations where clients may be present.


•  Conduct in-person risk assessment to evaluate situation and determine appropriate supports and interventions.


• Pre-commitment and commitment functions to include testifying in court.  Coordinate discharge planning activities for individuals in state hospital and other residential settings. 


• Provide clinical services such as MH and A&D assessments, treatment planning and individual and group therapy using trauma informed services to minimize trauma in all patients.


• Must be available to receive calls on the designated crisis phone and ensure prompt response to all calls, regardless of location. Individuals in this role may be eligible to use their personnel cell phone, but must maintain adequate cell service from their homebased office. 


• Responsible for developing and maintaining positive relationships with community partners such as Grande Ronde Hospital, local and state law enforcement, courts, public schools, etc.  


• Responsible for developing alternatives to hospitalization and efforts are directed at minimizing hospitalization. 


• Other duties as assigned.

The Company:

CHD is a nonprofit corporation that is recognized statewide as an innovator. Join a self-directed team that has the capability to manage their own work and make decisions at the level of service to the customer.

The Area:

Tired of the rat race? La Grande, Oregon is a small town in Eastern Oregon that offers fresh air, a strong community presence, virtually no traffic, and lots of outdoor recreation in the surrounding Blue Mountains.  Enjoy hiking, horseback and mountain bike trails, and ATV access at Mt. Emily Recreation Area, bird watching at Ladd Marsh, picnics along the Grande Ronde River, inland links style golf courses and more. Home of Eastern Oregon University.

The Benefits:

Full time exempt position with attractive benefit package that includes paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D insurance, long-term disability insurance, excellent retirement benefit with generous contribution to 401k after orientation, Professional Development Plan, paid renewal leave, annual employee appreciation picnics and dinners, Mental Health Days, gym discounts, and more. Qualified as a NHSC loan repayment site.

Please apply through our website at www.chdinc.org/employment. If you need assistance, call 541-962-8881. EOE