Transitional Housing Specialist

Company: KLAMATH BASIN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Location: Klamath Falls
Posted on: November 14, 2024

Job Description:

Job Title: Transitional Housing Specialist House Type: Men'sFull 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.Transitional Housing 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: $16.60 - $20.75 DOETransitional Housing Specialist Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 403 (b) Retirement Plan
• Paid Vacation & Wellness Days
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement ProgramTransitional Housing Specialist Summary:Transitional Housing Specialists (THS) work closely with CBCS therapists, psychiatric providers, community partners, and medical providers. This position involves participation and implementation of program goals and objectives to promote a strengths-based, wellness-informed client centered approach to assisting individuals in achieving consumer-driven goals. Transitional Housing Specialist Education: Must meet Oregon State (OARS) requirements and MHACBO certification as a "Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA)," meeting one of the following qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in a behavioral science field
  • A combination of at least three years relevant work, education, training, or experience.Transitional Housing Specialist Experience: Experience to demonstrate the competencies to identify precipitating events:
    • Ability to communicate effectively
    • understand mental health assessment, treatment, and service terminology and apply each of these concepts.
    • Implement skills development strategies, and identify, implement, and coordinate the services and supports identified in an ISSP.
    • Preferred experience: Previous experience working with adults diagnosed with mental illness or any disability group preferredTransitional Housing Specialist Responsibilities:
      • Responsible for meeting client engagement, outreach and follow-up goals as established by contract guidelines and KBBH goals and targets.
      • Responsible for tracking and documenting referral disposition, including following up with the client. Documentation includes data collection, electronic health record (EHR) documentation, response letters, and requests for records.
      • Participate in team treatment and coordination, providing critical information to the team as well as executing referral and navigation recommendations from the team. Provide case management and skills building services, in accordance with the treatment plan and/or Transition Plan.
      • Provide group treatment and skills building services in accordance with the treatment plan and/or Transition Plan.
      • Assists families/clients in transition for further care; assists in locating alternative care sources.
      • Complies with federal, state, and local legal confidentiality requirements, including HIPAA and Oregon Administrative Rules.
      • Identifies and assists clients in reducing barriers to care. Communicates in an understandable manner and monitors clients' understanding.
      • Enhances personal growth and development through attendance and participation in meetings and conferences.
      • Serves as support position for the CBCSTH Team Lead and CBCS/CBCSTH Supervisor.Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Valid Oregon driver's license, insurable driving record. Personal automobile insurance is required if clients are transported, or any agency business is conducted by the employee using his/her personal vehicle. Must meet the requirements to become MHACBO QMHA Certified. Certification must be maintained for the length of employment.Other Considerations: 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: 16.6-20.75 Hourly Wage
        
        
        
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