Two (2) years of clinical experience.
Two (2) years of clinical experience, with two (2) of those years spent
conducting urgent psychiatric assessments and/or facilitating crisis
stabilization interventions for high acuity patients seen in an emergency
department or within a similar setting, such as a community mental health
clinic crisis program, on a residential or inpatient psychiatric unit, or
equivalent
Masters level degree or higher required (M.S.W., M.S., M.A., M.Ed.)
Credentials from the primary work state are required at hire.
Additional Credentials from the secondary work state(s) are required post hire.
* Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (Washington) within 6 months of hire AND Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Oregon) within 6 months of hire
OR
* Professional Counselor License (Oregon) within 6 months of hire AND Mental Health Counselor License (Washington) within 6 months of hire
OR
* Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (Oregon) within 6 months of hire AND Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (Washington) within 6 months of hire
OR
* Psychologist License (Oregon) within 6 months of hire AND Psychologist License (Washington)
National Provider Identifier required at hire
Thorough knowledge of psychosocial diagnostic categories and treatment approaches including evidence-based treatment modalities, suicide assessment, and therapeutic crisis intervention
Working knowledge of legal requirements for reporting abuse and homicidal threats
Ability to use electronic medical record.
Ability to access, diagnose and treat child and adult mental health patients.
Individual, couple, family and group therapy skills required.
Remain calm and use appropriate skills to defuse potentially violent or aggressive situations
Demonstrated ability to provide crises intervention and milieu management.
Ability to utilize de-escalation skills and direct/support others in behavioral interventions.
Proficiency in using standardized comprehensive risk assessment tools.
Ability to assess and treat adults across a wide age range (18-geriatric population), who have a combination of DSM Axis I and II disorders, along with a broad spectrum of co-occurring problems including those related to trauma, substance use disorders, chronic pain, complex medical problems, and eating disorders.