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This a Full Remote job, the offer is available from: United States, Sweden, Oregon (USA) Overview: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SPECIALIST We're Growing! Join Our Amazing Team! Portland, Oregon OUR CLINICAL TEAM WORK IN THE HOMES OF FAMILIES AND IN THE COMMUNITY; PLUS, IN AN OFFICE SITE $2000.00 NEW HIRE SIGN-ON Catholic Community Services, Family Behavioral Health is looking for a Behavioral Health Specialist to join our team of innovators who explore and develop new approaches and implement novel strategies. Our teams provide individualized, creative and flexible services, infused with evidence-based and evidence-informed strategies. This position will be based out of the FBH Portland office, at times may work from home with scheduling flexibility to provide services to youth and families in the community and in their homes, as needed. WHO WE ARE: We are a values-driven organization, providing family-oriented behavioral health care for children, youth and families, provided primarily in their own home and community. Our enthusiastic clinical teams provide whatever is needed to help children and youth remain safely in their own home with their family, restoring hope, providing intense mental health services and supports, and helping to strengthen the family unity. With sites located in throughout Western Washington and Portland Oregon, we offer comprehensive intensive, Wrap-around mental health services to a diverse population for youth and families. We employ over 650 energetic and compassionate employees. WHAT WE VALUE: Compassion Diversity Strength-Based-Approach Social-Justice & Our Staff! WHAT WE OFFER: • Excellent starting range of: $25.18 - $27.07 per hour • Bi-lingual fluency skills in Spanish and English, or other languages, as needed: $100 -200 per pay period (2 times per month) for service provision in support the families we serve. Tiered language stipend based on language proficiency and youth and family needs. BENEFITS: • 12 paid holidays; plus 1 personal holiday each year! • 3 weeks' vacation per year • 12 sick-days per year • Medical • Dental • Vision Insurance • Life Insurance (1 times annual salary) • Retirement Plans: 403-B Employee Savings Plan and an Employer Contribution Pension Training and Supervision: • Daily and weekly supervision and support, as needed • Immediate assistance and clinical supervision/consultation available at any time The Behavioral Health Specialist provides one-on-one support to high-risk children and youth in their homes and community. This includes the provision of supervision for safety, assistance in accessing and participating in community activities, and mentoring and coaching positive social skills. The BHS’ work will follow a plan of care for each child and family under the direction of a Therapist. Hours are scheduled in a flexible manner based on program, agency and family need, no minimum hours guaranteed as hours, vary based on need. This position will be based out of the FBH Portland office. This position requires scheduling flexibility to meet the needs of youth and families served. The services we offer will be provided in community-based settings and in family homes. We value learning and offer alternatives and we stand strong to help child-serving systems understand our alternative paradigm while strengthening partnerships. We do not compromise our values. WHAT WE ARE SEEKING IN A CANDIDATE: • Age 21 or older per DHS requirements. • Qualified Mental Health Associate (OAR # 309 - 032 - 1110 (71). • Requirements for QMHA are defined under the current OAR as either A or B: • Experience: A combination of three years’ experience, work, education or training revolving around child mental health, child development and/or social skill development. • Education: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in the behavioral sciences field AND communicate effectively, understand mental health assessment, treatment and service terminology and to apply the concepts, provide psychology skills development, and implement interventions as assigned on an individual plan of care. • Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication. • Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team. • Applicant must successfully pass required background clearances prior to an offer of employment. • Must have reliable transportation, valid driver’s license and automobile insurance. • Availability to work flexible hours (evenings, nights, weekends). • Must provide acceptable driving abstract per CCS driving policy. • Demonstrates the necessary attitudes, knowledge and skills to deliver culturally competent services and work effectively in multi-cultural situations. • Support and uphold the mission, beliefs and values of Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: • Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences or related field. • Experience in a non-profit or a social service agency working with youth a
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