| Post Code: D706 | |
| Announcement Number: LEHS9602 | |
| Classification Number: C6711 | |
| Open: 10/29/2009 | |
| Revised: 01/13/2010 (Revised Announcement) | |
| Close: OPEN UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE | |
| Location: Pendleton | |
| Availability: Full Time | |
OREGON DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
Health Services Employment Opportunity
MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST 1
$2,579 – $3,707 MONTHLY
CLASSIFICATION NUMBER: C6711 OPEN: October 29, 2009 APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open Until Further Notice LOCATION: Pendleton E-Recruit Information The State of Oregon is moving to an online application system, Oregon E-Recruit System (OERS). All branches of state government (Executive, Judicial, and Legislative) will be transitioning to this system from now until Spring 2010. During this transition all current employment opportunities can be found at www.oregonjobs.org. Please pay special attention to the Application Instructions in the announcement to ensure your application materials are submitted correctly. This employment opportunity is with Health Services, Blue Mountain Recovery Center, which is part of the Department of Human Services (DHS). This list will be used to fill full-time, part-time, limited duration and temporary positions as they occur. These positions are represented by a union. This recruitment announcement will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur. Please be aware that due to the economic downturn and subsequent state budget short-fall the Governor has ordered mandatory furloughs for employees. This position will be required to take furloughs in the biennium 2009-2011. INTRODUCTION DHS is a large, diverse organization with multiple goals and exceptionally broad department-wide programs. DHS aspires to have a workforce who will adhere to high standards of conduct and who will embrace the department’s core values of Integrity, Stewardship, Responsibility, Respect and Professionalism. Successful candidates will embrace and model these core values as well as the DHS mission of “Assisting people to become independent, healthy, and safe”. Blue Mountain Recovery Center (BMRC) provided psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for mentally and emotionally ill adult specialty populations from throughout the state. QUALIFICATIONS You need to have two years of experience working with mentally, emotionally, behaviorally, and/or physically impaired clients; AND Obtain a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) registration within four months of hire. An Associate’s or a Bachelor’s degree in social science (such as social work, human services, psychology, child development, gerontology, health, or health education) may be substituted for one year of the required experience. Note: Some positions ALSO REQUIRE the ability to become certified as a Medication Aid (CMA) within six months of hire. Preference may be given to candidates who have a Bachelor's degree in a behavioral science or have completed a significant amount of college coursework in the behavioral sciences. To receive credit for a degree or college coursework you must submit a copy of your college transcripts with your application and test material. SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING
You may deliver, mail, email, or fax your completed application. It must be received no later than on the application deadline. E-mail directly to: Billy.J.Martin@state.or.us
Please include in the subject line the announcement number LEHS9602. Blue Mountain Recovery Center
Human Resources
ATTN: Billy Martin
2600 Westgate
Pendleton, OR 97801
Fax (503) 945-9910
When faxing your application please include a cover sheet indicating number of pages sent.
Due to the high volume of incoming applications, we are unable to verify receipt of applicationsAPPLICATION PROCESS Obtain application materials, job, and benefits information by doing one of the following: Access the DHS website at: http://www.oregon.gov/DHS/jobs Call the DHS Job Line at: (503) 945-5742 Contact your local Oregon Employment Department office. If you need assistance to participate in the application process, you are encouraged to call 503-945-2822 (voice) or 503-945-2996 (TTY) between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Keep a copy of your application materials for your job interviews. DHS does not provide copies. Although faxing your application is an option, DHS is not responsible for materials that are illegible or missing as a result of FAX transmission errors or loss in the mail or e-mail. Due to the high volume of incoming applications, we are unable to verify receipt of applications. Pay on all announcements may change without notice. Notice of your application results will be sent to you by mail. Although agencies are not required to delay their selection process, you may request a review of your application results. This review request must be received in writing within 10 days from the date of the notice. Additional application information cannot be accepted. However, if the recruitment is still open you may submit a new application, which must be received in our office by the close date of the recruitment. If you are offered employment, the offer will be contingent upon the outcome of an abuse check, criminal records check and driving records check, and the information shall be shared with DHS, Office of Human Resource (OHR). Any criminal or founded abuse history will be reviewed and could result in the withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment. Applicants of BMRC who are offered employment will also be subject to pre-employment drug testing. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Mental Health Therapist 1, under the supervision of professional staff, participates in the development and implementation of individual treatment plans for adolescent, adult or elderly patients who are mentally, emotionally, behaviorally or physically impaired. Major Duties Include: Under the supervision of professional staff, co-lead classes in areas such as drug and alcohol abuse, assertiveness, human sexuality, independent living skills and personal effectiveness; Assist professional staff with individual counseling and group therapy; Provide activities for patients and work with professional staff to develop daily living skills and specific treatment programs for assigned patients; Serve as a resource person for a small group of assigned patients and work with professional staff to provide the consistency necessary for effective treatment and to provide patients with a specific staff member to whom they can relate and on whom they can rely; Become familiar with aspects of treatment plans as assigned and explain aspects of the treatment plan to assigned patients; Observe and document patient behavior and document patient progress in relation to goals and objectives of treatment plan; complete documentation requirements determined by the various programs for use by the treatment team. May be responsible for entering, retrieving, updating and deleting information from the computer system; Attend and participate in treatment team meetings to facilitate the flow of information regarding patients’ response to treatment and to provide input in developing or revising treatment programs for individual patients; Escort patients off ward when assigned, maintaining security procedures in transport; Participate in verbal and physical interventions with patients who represent a threat to themselves or others; and Assist with medical care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse including collecting specimens, measuring blood pressure, pulse, respiration, and temperature; and assists with administering medications. WORKING CONDITIONS Must be able to work more than 8 hours in a day and/or 40 hours in a week as required. Must have basic computer skills and be willing to learn new technologies as they are introduced into the workplace. May require working on-call and/or rotating schedules. Work with patients with challenging and potentially assaultive behaviors. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. frequently. May transport patients or drive on state business. A valid Oregon driver’s license with acceptable driving record is required at the time of hire. PRIOR TO SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION HAVE YOU: Reviewed the “Qualifications” section on this announcement to verify that you meet the minimum qualifications for this position? Clearly stated your qualifying experience on your application? Indicated the correct title, class and announcement numbers from this announcement on your application? Signed and dated your application? Attached any required supplemental information as listed in the “Submit the Following” section? ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT The Oregon Department of Human Services (DHS) identifies the following five core values that are at the heart of who we are, what we do, and how we perform: stewardship, responsibility, respect, professionalism, and integrity. DHS aspires to have a workforce that aligns their actions with these core values. This results in employees who adhere to high standards of conduct, accept responsibility for the appropriateness of that conduct, and exhibit a high degree of integrity at all times. DHS is about people. We help Oregonians be independent, healthy, and safe. We protect children who are abused or neglected. We provide treatment services to people whose lives are damaged by alcohol and drugs. We serve seniors, people with disabilities, and people with mental illness. We help low-income people along the road to self-sufficiency with health coverage, job preparation, childcare and other supports. We provide leadership in public health services. Our services are delivered in the least restrictive setting and in partnership with communities. We are absolutely committed to ongoing innovation in the delivery of services, and we are committed to recruiting, developing and retaining dedicated employees. For a complete explanation of state employee benefits, visit our website at www.oregon.gov/DHS/jobs/salary.shtml. PLEASE CONSIDER JOINING US! The Oregon Department of Human Services is committed to affirmative action, equal employment opportunity and workplace diversity. {10000} SKILL CODE SHEET
NAME ______________________________________________ Listed below are specialty areas & shift preferences for working at Blue Mountain Recovery Center. Complete and turn in this skill code sheet with your MHT application and test materials. Failure to submit this information may impact your application for certain positions: Place an “X” in front of the areas/shifts (where/when) you are willing to work. ___ SWING shift (SWN) ___ DAY shift (DAY) ___ NIGHT shift (NGT) ___ I am available for temporary assignments (TMP) NOTE: While you will automatically be considered for General Adult and Forensic job opportunities, you are not required to interview for those job opportunities. However, you may not be considered for geriatric job opportunities unless you mark the applicable space above. Do you currently hold an active Certified Nurses Assistant License or Certified Medication Aid License with the Oregon State Board of Nursing (OSBN)? If so, complete the information below. YES! ___ Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) expiration date ________ YES! ___ Certified Medication Aide (CMD) expiration date ________ By signing below, I, the applicant, understand that I may be asked to provide proof of any licenses I claim to hold. I further certify that all statements contained herein are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. Signature ______________________________ Date ______________ Blue Mountain Recovery Center
OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES
(503) 945-2815
(503) 945-9910 (FAX)
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