Addiction Recovery Mentor - Community Response Team
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This recruitment has been reopened for additional applicants and will remain open until filled. If you have already applied for recruitment #536-2024-4, you do not need to reapply. New applicants are encouraged to submit applications as soon as possible as this recruitment may close at any time without further notice.This position will respond with a Qualified Mental Health Professional or Associate to 9-8-8 calls. They will provide mental health consultations to individuals/ families in the community who are needing some extra support. Building rapport with the individuals in service as well as community partners and referring to resources in our community is a large part of this position. The Addiction Recovery Mentor will provide mentoring services and supports across a wide variety of settings while collaborating with a larger team to ensure individuals receive quality services. GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIESAssist and support persons served in county addiction treatment programs in accessing community health and social services; refer persons served to appropriate resources; advocate to obtain required services as necessary; provide information and education on wellness-related issues. SUPERVISION RECEIVEDWork under the general direction of a clinical supervisor or designee who assigns work, establishes goals and reviews the results obtained for overall effectiveness. SUPERVISION EXERCISEDSupervision and lead work are not responsibilities of this classification. If an appointing authority assigns an employee to a full spectrum of lead worker duties, the county shall compensate the employee as described in the Marion County Personnel Rules. Typical Duties - Duties include, but are not limited to the following The incumbent in this position upholds confidentiality rules/regulations including HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2. Services may be delivered in person or via telehealth; services may be delivered in the following locations, but not limited to office or in the community including settings necessary to deliver addiction counseling services (e.g., PCC, schools, hospitals, jail, courtroom, residences including transitional treatment bed). The incumbent performs all of the following using a person-centered, strengths-based, recovery-oriented, trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, and ethically-guided approach. This position is stationed and dispatched from the Psychiatric Crisis Center. Builds rapport with persons served. Identifies the needs of persons served and their families; conducts outreach to engage persons who would benefit from addiction treatment services and supports; assists persons served in reestablishing awareness of internal resources such as intelligence, competence, goal setting, and problem-solving abilities; identifies health and safety risks to self or others; applies crisis prevention, management, and de-escalation skills. Renders mentoring services and supports both in the office and in community settings necessary to deliver addiction counseling services and supports; works within a team; collaborates with coworkers and community partners; assists persons served in accessing the resources they need to recover from substance abuse problems; provides case management and care coordination services; assists in making timely referrals to other professionals, agencies, community programs, or appropriate resources; evaluates outcome of referrals. Assists in removing barriers to success; creates and maintains positive relationships with community partners; advocates on behalf of persons served and in support of resource development.Provides outreach and engagement in partnership with peace officers and corrections professionals; determines and addresses immediate/crisis needs at the point of contact with peace officers and thereafter; ensures the safety and stability of persons served; identifies when there is a need for professional substance use disorders and/or mental health assessment by a qualified professional; assists with intake procedures; gathers information relevant to demographic, substance use/legal/incarceration history, physical and mental health, housing, and employment; prepares and updates case management plans; provides referral/case management/follow-up supports to assist persons served in acquiring benefits and services; prepares and maintains confidential records; monitors progress and collaborates with community partners; and inputs information into a web-based system in a timely manner. Documents services rendered in a timely, professional, clear, accurate, and complete manner and in accordance with timelines set forth in policy. Participates in team meetings and supervision; receives constructive feedback in an open manner; incorporates work quality improvements under the coaching of the supervisor. Provides back up to PCC by answering phones via logging into Touch Point.Other job duties as assigned by your supervisor. Requirements for the Position EXPERIENCE AND TRAININGHigh School diploma, or equivalent; ANDTwo (2) years in recovery from substance use dependence.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTSMust possess or obtain within ninety (90) days of hire, a current MHACBO (Mental Health & Addiction Certification Board of Oregon) CRM certification (Certified Recovery Mentor). See MHACBO website for requirements.The finalist for this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check; however, conviction of a crime may not necessarily disqualify an individual for this position.This is a safety sensitive/special needs position. Final candidates selected for this position will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen, including testing for marijuana. The Marion County Drug and Alcohol Use and Testing Policy can be found at: position may be subject to the following: Must not be excluded from participation in the federal health care programs (Medicaid, Medicare and other federally funded programs that provide health benefits); AND must not be excluded from participating in federal procurement (Federal Acquisition Regulation) and non-procurement activities (Executive Order No. 12549).This assignment is represented by a union.This is a full-time position, which is eligible for overtime.Typical Work Schedule(s): Sunday - Wednesday / Wednesday - Saturday, day, swing and overnight shifts, with flexibility depending upon the needs of the department and program. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIESKnowledge and understanding of general concepts of substance use disorders and mental health issues of persons served dealing with addictions; knowledge of family dynamics and individual and group counseling principles; knowledge of community resources.Skills and abilities to understand and carry out directions and instructions; maintain confidentiality; interest and skill in providing services to persons with addiction disorders; read and write English; must be willing to work hours conducive to reaching the identified population; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with persons served, coworkers, and other agencies. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSStands; sits; moves about the work area; operates a keyboard; climbs 1 floor of stairs; lifts, pushes, pulls and carries up to 5 lbs.; moves carts weighing up to 10 lbs.; speaks with a clear and audible voice; reads a 12-pt. font; hears a normal level of speech; may work in areas exposed to heat, cold, humidity, and noise.Marion County offers a generous benefits package to regular employees working 50% or more of the regularly scheduled work week and their eligible dependents. Temporary employees and part-time regular employees working less than 50% of the regularly scheduled work week are not eligible for benefits. Most regular positions in this classification are represented by Marion County Employees Association (MCEA). For a summary of benefits, click here. For a complete and detailed overview of the MCEA benefits package, click here, and select MCEA Benefits from the left menu or Marion County Employees Association (MCEA) from the page links. Regular and temporary employees are represented by MCEA.Salary and benefits are subject to union contract negotiations and may change as a result.PandoLogic. Keywords: Mental Health Technician, Location: Salem, OR - 97308