LAC Specialist
Company: KLAMATH BASIN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Location: Klamath Falls
Posted on: October 19, 2024
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Job Description:
.Job Title: LAC SpecialistFull timeIntro and job overview: Join
our KBBH team and find meaningful work, inspiring colleagues,
career growth, great compensation, the ability to pay down student
loans, and excellent benefits. Located in beautiful Southern
Oregon.Join an outstanding multi-disciplinary team including an
on-staff psychiatric team and licensed clinical staff. Klamath
Basin Behavioral Health is an accredited NHSC facility. The
National Health Service Core (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program is open
to licensed primary care medical, dental, and mental and behavioral
health providers who are employed by accredited sites.WHAT IS GREAT
ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITYVision: Sharing the power of mental
wellbeingMission: Providing compassionate care throughout our
community Excellent outdoor activities including, hiking, biking,
kayaking, wellness, ziplining, and fishing.Welcoming community and
a great place to raise a family.LAC Specialist Pay
Range:Compensation is based on the level and requirements of the
role. Salary within our ranges may also be determined by your
education and experience as required by the role, as well as
internal equity and alignment with market data. Typically, new team
members join at the minimum to mid salary range.Salary: $17.75 -
$22.20 DOELAC Specialist Benefits:Medical Insurance Dental
Insurance Vision Insurance403 (b) Retirement PlanPaid Vacation &
Wellness DaysLife InsuranceDisability InsuranceFlexible Spending
Account (FSA)Health Savings Account (HSA)Employee DiscountsEmployee
Assistance Program (EAP)Wellness ProgramTuition Reimbursement
ProgramLAC Specialist SummaryAre you passionate about supporting
individuals in need of mental health and substance use services? As
an LAC Specialist, you will play a vital role in providing care and
support to consumers at the Link Access Center, including those in
sobering and hold programs. You will assist in implementing
treatment plans, maintaining a safe environment, and facilitating
essential services-all while working closely with a team of
healthcare professionals.Key Responsibilities:Client Care: Monitor
and assist sobering and hold clients, ensuring their safety and
well-being, while providing psycho-social interventions when
needed.Service Delivery: Provide basic services such as cooking,
cleaning, laundry, and coordinating follow-up services with mental
health and substance use disorder (SUD) programs.Medication
Administration: Administer medications and perform basic nursing
duties under the supervision of a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or
Registered Nurse (RN) in compliance with state
regulations.Treatment Plan Implementation: Collaborate with the
interdisciplinary treatment team to implement Individual Service
Plans (ISPs) and provide therapeutic interventions as
prescribed.Discharge Planning: Facilitate discharge processes for
clients, including completing necessary paperwork and coordinating
follow-up care.Record Keeping: Maintain detailed, accurate
electronic health records, documenting services, activities, and
client progress as required by state and county regulations.Team
Collaboration: Work with medical, rehabilitation, and social
service staff to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care for
clients.Emergency Management: Lead or assist in managing behavioral
emergencies, ensuring a secure and safe environment for clients and
staff.How Success is Measured:You will effectively implement client
service plans and ensure high-quality care.You will provide timely,
accurate documentation of client care and interventions.Your
ability to adapt in a team environment and collaborate with
healthcare professionals will result in coordinated,
client-centered care.You will create a stable and supportive
environment, ensuring client safety and promoting recovery.Core
Competencies:Nimble Learning: Adapt quickly to new situations and
learn on the job.Integrity and Trust: Be honest and dependable,
with a strong commitment to client care.Functional and Technical
Skills: Apply knowledge of mental health and substance use services
effectively.Cultivates Innovation: Think creatively to solve
problems and improve client care.Action Oriented: Take initiative
to support clients and team members.Interpersonal Savvy: Build
positive relationships and communicate effectively with clients and
staff.Plans and Aligns: Stay organized and focused to meet the
needs of clients.Being Resilient: Remain calm and professional in
challenging situations.Required Education and Experience: Qualified
Mental Health Associate (QMHA) certification, meeting one of the
following:Bachelor's degree in a behavioral science field.A
combination of at least three years of relevant work, education, or
training.Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:Valid Oregon
driver's license and insurable driving record.Personal auto
insurance (if clients are transported or agency business is
conducted with a personal vehicle).Must maintain QMHA certification
and CPR/First Aid certification throughout employment.Join our team
and contribute to meaningful change in the lives of individuals
seeking mental health and substance use recovery!Klamath Basin
Behavioral Health celebrates diversity and is committed to creating
inclusive and equal access to all individuals regardless of race,
color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic
information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity,
gender expression, and veteran's status, or any other basis covered
by appropriate law. Our employment decisions are based on
qualifications, merit, and agency need.Compensation details:
17.75-22.2 Hourly WagePIf9e81de9479b-25660-35706780
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