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Clinical Responder
Trillium Family Services • Portland, OR 97202 • Posted 2 days ago via ZipRecruiter
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The Clinical Responder at Trillium Family Services supports the general functioning of the organization during non-business hours, including programming and providing authorization for crisis situations. This role requires evening, weekend, and shift work, as well as availability to respond to emergency situations. The position focuses on ensuring adequate staff coverage, assessing risk and safety issues, facilitating debriefing processes, and providing direct guidance and clinical consultation to staff.
Responsibilities
- Supports management to ensure adequate staff coverage and assure a ratio of clients per staff is in accordance with acuity levels in programs and established agency policies
- Assess risk and safety issues as they relate to unit programming, acuity of clients and environmental conditions in direct support of interventions
- Ensure the effective completion of clinical documentation and necessary paperwork during episodes of crisis on his/her shift
- Ensure facilitation of debriefing process for staff following episodes of crisis to ensure the appropriate use of crisis intervention was utilized
- Ensure facilitation of debriefing process for client following episodes of crisis in order to reestablish therapeutic rapport, safety plan, complete mental status exam, and assess physical safety
- Ability to access and communicate psychiatric symptoms to establish crisis support plans according to agency policy (suicide risk assessment)
- Attend team, management and other agency meetings as required
- Assist in unit milieus during emergency situations, using both verbal de-escalation techniques and physical interventions (as needed)
- Demonstrate high level of integrity, reflected with self-motivated work
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Required
- A master’s degree in mental health/related field (QMHP eligible) required
- Eligible for CESIS certification required
- Driver’s license for state of residence; driving record approved by agency
- Experience in residential treatment settings and skills in implementing recreation/activity programs for children preferred
- Must demonstrate strong computer literacy and proficiency in word processing and data base programs
- Strong interpersonal skills and capacity for open/direct communication
Full Job Description
Job Description
About us:
We embrace diversity and equity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills and views. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be in fulfilling our mission of “Building Brighter Futures with Children and Families”.
Our vision is to create safe communities where children are healthy, and every family has the opportunity for success. Families get the support they need – when and where they need it. There is a focus on prevention and health; organizations and systems are connected in a synergistic sanctuary community that generates: Non –violence, Growth and Change, Democracy, Emotional intelligence, social learning, Open communication, and Social Responsibility.
Our investment in the future of each child means that the next generation of Oregonians will have the skills to contribute meaningfully through employment, community service, and raising their own healthy families.
At TFS we believe that every child and family can have a brighter future, through the love we bring together we can make this possible. There is so much need for mental and emotional support at all levels of our communities.
Our DEI Vision and Mission
Our mission is to foster a company culture where diversity and inclusion is embedded in our core belief system. Our vision is to increase our fundamental awareness around inclusive best practices and execute plans to support an equitable environment. We will work to create an environment where every employee is considered and valued. We will resist hate, judgment, shame, and blame, focusing instead on difference, choice, compromise, and respect. We will adopt an understanding that DEI is a journey, not a destination. Through intentionality, we will meet others where they are and learn how to bring each other along.
We are guided by the simple yet crucial mission of building brighter futures with children and families.
To take a behind the scenes look our programs please visit our website at https://www.trilliumfamily.org/
Starting rate of pay: Dependent on Education and Experience
Position Schedule: Saturday 7am to Sunday 11pm
The Center Supervisor supports the general functioning of Trillium Family Services during non-business hours. Routinely supports programing and provides authorization for crisis situations. Position requires evening, weekend and shift work. Position also requires availability to respond to emergency situations. Position requires ability to think quickly and critically with clear communication skills.
Demonstrates Competency in the Following Areas:
- Supports management to ensure adequate staff coverage and assure a ratio of clients per staff is in accordance with acuity levels in programs and established agency policies
- Assess risk and safety issues as they relate to unit programming, acuity of clients and environmental conditions in direct support of interventions
- Ensure the effective completion of clinical documentation and necessary paperwork during episodes of crisis on his/her shift
- Ensure facilitation of debriefing process for staff following episodes of crisis to ensure the appropriate use of crisis intervention was utilized
- Ensure facilitation of debriefing process for client following episodes of crisis in order to reestablish therapeutic rapport, safety plan, complete mental status exam, and assess physical safety
- Ability to access and communicate psychiatric symptoms to establish crisis support plans according to agency policy (suicide risk assessment)
- Attend team, management and other agency meetings as required
- Assist in unit milieus during emergency situations, using both verbal de-escalation techniques and physical interventions (as needed)
- Ability to demonstrate high a level of integrity, reflected with self-motivated work
- Other duties as assigned.
ABOUT YOU:
Education: A master’s degree in mental health/related field (QMHP eligible) required
Eligible for CESIS certification required
Clinical Responsibilities: Provides direct/in-the-moment guidance to staff. Provides clinical consultation with therapists and unit managers in order to provide the best care for clients.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Driver’s license for state of residence; driving record approved by agency.
Experience: Experience in residential treatment settings and skills in implementing recreation/activity programs for children preferred.
Job Knowledge: Provides support of all agency components during non-business hours. Decisions are made within Trillium Family Services policy constraints. Work is performed with little direct supervision. Decisions and products of work are reviewed by Clinical Services Manager.
Skills: Must demonstrate strong computer literacy and proficiency in word processing and data base programs. Strong interpersonal skills and capacity for open/direct communication.
Benefits:
We offer an excellent benefits package, including the following:
- 100% Employer Paid Medical, Vision, and Dental for Full Time Employees
- 401k retirement plan matches – up to %6 match
- Growth | Career track, continuing education, and professional development
- Paid Training
- Generous Vacation and Sick Leave
- Free meals while on duty!
- And more!
Pay Equity: Please be advised that the pay range listed for this position is intended to provide general guidance on the earning potential for the role. However, actual compensation will be determined in accordance with the Oregon Equal Pay Law and will take into account factors such as the candidate's relevant experience and education. Candidates should expect that initial offers will be made within the listed pay range and may not be at or near the top of the range.
Physical Demands: For physical demands of position, including vision, hearing, repetitive motion and environment, contact the HR department. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising client care.
Application Details: Consideration of candidates will be on-going, and position may close after this date without notice.
If you need accommodation to review the information and/or complete the application process, please contact the Human Resources Department.
Trillium Family Services is a drug free workplace. All final applicants will be subject to a criminal record identification check pursuant to ORS 181.536.727.537 and agency policy. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and Service Provider and support a culturally linguistically diverse governance, leadership and workforce.
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