Job Details

Description

Primary Purpose

Assist in the care and treatment of youth and young adults with psychiatric needs by providing a consistent presence, skills training, and emotional support in a safe and secure manner.

Education and Experience

A BA/BS in a Behavioral Science or three years of work experience in Human Service/Mental Health field.

Certified QMHA on the Mental Health & Addictions Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO) registry preferred or must meet QMHA registration requirements with MHACBO.

Minimum Qualifications

• Provide proof of current, valid Oregon Driver's License (or if out-of-state will obtain Oregon license within 30 days), comprehensive automobile insurance (if applicable) and a safe driving record (minimum of 3 yrs.) to use company or personal vehicle for required duties.
• Successfully pass a Criminal Background Check and Medicaid Fraud Check.
• Obtain and maintain current CPI Verbal De-escalation Certification.
• Obtain and maintain current First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
• Obtain a Food Handlers Card.

Essential Duties, Responsibilities and Core Competencies

• Deliver and coordinate skills training and psychiatric services for youth, young adults and families.
• Establish rapport by demonstrating and maintaining clear, consistent, appropriate, and therapeutic boundaries.
• Demonstrate alignment with the philosophy of Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS) by utilizing the approaches in interactions with youth and young adults, families, staff, and community partners.
• Actively supervise and interact with youth and young adults both in the community and within the therapeutic milieu to maintain safety and provide psychiatric services.
• Demonstrate knowledge of youth and young adults' development and group dynamics by adjusting therapeutic approaches to developmental level and group interactions.
• Provide transportation of youth and young adults, or assistance of transportation for appointments and activities.
• Provide individual and group skills training and coaching within skill areas including, but not limited to, independent living/self-sufficiency, wellness, education, coping skills, navigating the medical community and community living.
• Safely de-escalate youth and young adults, including in crisis situations, by effectively using verbal intervention skills.
• Concisely and thoroughly document daily clinical information. Provide timely accurate documentation to meet billing requirements. Must adhere to Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) and standards of care.
• Consistently meet program billing requirements.
• Abide by ethical codes, mission, values, and professional standards, including confidentiality.
• Actively utilize, reference, and follow agency policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Present a positive attitude, professional demeanor and demonstrated respect with youth and young adults, families, staff, visitors, and community partners.
• Perform all work tasks in a proper and safe manner per established policies, procedures, and guidelines to prevent unnecessary injury, time loss and agency expense.
• Comply with all federal, state and agency health and safety reporting requirements.

Requirements

In order to be considered for a position with Kairos, applicants must meet and agree to the following requirements:

• Meet all Education and/or Experience Requirements listed for the specific position.
• Provide references upon request.
• Request official transcripts upon offer of employment.
• Provide proof of current, valid Oregon Driver's License (or if out-of-state will obtain Oregon license within 30 days), comprehensive automobile insurance (if applicable) and a safe driving record (minimum of 3 yrs.) to use company or personal vehicle for required duties.
• Successfully pass a Criminal Background Check and Medicaid Fraud Check.
• Obtain and maintain current CPI Verbal De-Escalation Certification during employment.
• Obtain and maintain current First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification during employment.
• Obtain a Food Handler's Card once employed.