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| Post Code: D717 |
| Announcement Number: LECO0930B |
| Classification Number: C6531 |
| Open: 10/29/2009 |
| Close: 11/12/2009 |
| Location: Salem |
| Availability: Full Time |
MENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST |
$3,743.00 - $5,154.00 MONTHLY
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GENERAL INFORMATION
These positions exist within the Behavioral Health Services of the Oregon Department of Corrections in Ontario, Portland, Umatilla, Pendleton, Wilsonville, Salem and Madras. The current vacancy is located at the Oregon State Penitentiary in Salem. This recruitment will be used to add names to the current list of applicants and may be used to fill vacancies as they occur.
Applicants will be subject to a Computerized Criminal History and Motor Vehicles Division check as well as a thorough background investigation. Adverse background information may be grounds for disqualification.
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TO QUALIFY
You must have:
- two years of experience treating clients suffering from mental/emotional disturbance AND a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology or a closely related field; OR
- an equivalent combination of training and experience.
A Master’s degree in Psychology or a closely related field may be substituted for one year of the required work experience.
Transcripts must be submitted for all required and/or related courses.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
These positions coordinate mental health services for mentally ill inmates admitted to the Mental Health Infirmary (MHI) by completing mental health evaluations, facilitating groups, and identifying appropriate housing and program needs upon discharge back to general population. Major duties:
- review intake assessment tools and other collateral information and utilize standardized criteria to determine inmate eligibility for services and appropriate course of treatment in the least restrictive environment;
- conduct assessments through interviews with the inmate, personal observations and consultation with prescribers and identify a mental health code and level of acuity;
- provide crisis intervention and develop appropriate behavioral plans for inmates who may be aggressive, assaultive or at risk of self-harm; implement suicide monitoring procedures according to established policies; evaluate inmates placed in Disciplinary Segregation Unit (DSU) within 24 hours and make recommendations to the hearings officer regarding modified sanctions;
- monitor the progress of mentally ill inmates in treatment; assess and reassess the inmate’s level of functioning, medication compliance and side effects and evaluate level of assistance needed upon discharge to general population; refer to mental health housing, day treatment or general population groups as appropriate;
- develop a comprehensive treatment plan for assigned mentally ill inmates where inmate goals are determined and appropriate interventions are developed and modified as necessary; coordinate and integrate services with other treatment staff; monitor inmate progress and compliance with treatment activities; provide individual counseling and facilitate groups that utilize a broad range of evidenced based curriculum that increases distress tolerance and other cognitive based coping skills; review inmate charts, staff inmate concerns and make case presentations;
- consult with institution release counselor to identify inmate needs at release that may include assistance with completion of financial applications for medical benefits, social security applications, follow-up mental health appointments, and structured community placements; coordinate reach-in visits with outside agencies involved in community supervision;
- complete written documentation of contact with inmates according to established procedure and ensure information is available to other members of the treatment team; complete timely responses to inmate communications based on institution policy; complete required consents for treatment and inform inmates of confidentiality policies and state and federal laws; and
- attend staff, committee and other scheduled meetings to discuss and provide input concerning behavior plans and other critical inmate needs; attend and participate in in-service training, workshops, seminars, and continuing education programs to enhance knowledge, skills and abilities related to job performance; present in-service training to other staff.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- will be expected to share the mission, vision, and core values of the department;
- require being a role-model of pro-social behavior and having an attitude that conveys dignity and respect in the treatment of others;
- must be able to acknowledge that everyone is capable of positive change;
- are exposed to hazards involving contact with mentally ill or emotionally disturbed offenders in correctional treatment settings;
- must work alone with inmates; and
- require vigilance and awareness.
THIS IS THE TEST
On a separate sheet (not to exceed three pages) describe your work experience (paid or unpaid) and training which relates to each question. Your grade will be based on your answers. If there are several parts to a question, answer each part separately. Number your answers to correspond with the questions. Attach the answer sheet to your application. Your application will not be accepted if it is incomplete. The selection process will consist of an evaluation of your experience and training and your answers to the questions
- Describe your experience conducting evaluations of persons with mental illness including mental status examination and risk of suicide/self injury. Please include in your response:
a) the setting(s) and types of patients with which you worked;
b) the number of years and percentage of time you provided these services in each setting (if part-time, indicate the number of hours per week);
c) the tools or procedures you used in conducting these evaluations;
d) whether you worked as an independent or supervisory professional, as a member of a treatment team with major responsibility for decisions, or under the direction of a supervisor or treatment team.
- Describe your experience in developing and implementing treatment plans for persons with mental illness including:
a) the setting(s) and types of patients with which you worked;
b) the number of years and percentages of time you provided these services in each setting (if part-time, indicate the number of hours per week);
c) the types of services planned and implemented;
d) whether you worked as an independent or supervisory professional, as a member of a treatment team with major responsibility for decisions, or under the direction of a supervisor or treatment team.
- Describe your experience providing individual and group treatment to persons with mental illness including:
a) the setting(s) and types of patients with which you worked;
b) the number of years and percentage of time you provided these services in each setting (if part-time, indicate the number of hours per week);
c) the types of group or individual treatment provided (e.g. skill-building, process psychotherapy);
d) whether you worked as an independent or supervisory professional, as a co-facilitator or primary therapist, or under direct supervision.
TO APPLY
You must submit a State of Oregon application form (PD100), copy of transcripts, and responses to the questions listed above. If you have a disability and need an accommodation in the application process, contact the Department of Corrections at (877) 888-5234. You can get a state application form from any local State Employment Office or by the Internet: http://www.oodocjobs.com
Upon hire, employees are required to complete the Department of Homeland Security Form I-9 confirming authorization to work in the United States.
VETERANS PREFERENCE POINTS
 Veterans Preference Points are awarded to eligible veterans seeking employment with the Oregon Department of Corrections. Veterans must provide appropriate documentation to qualify for these additional preference points and must submit the documentation with each application. If there are modifications made to the DD214, then it must be accompanied by a DD215. Only DD214 Member Copy 4, Service Copy 2 and Service Copy 3 are accepted to verify character of service. Other copies will not be accepted and points will not be awarded.
Required documentation must include:
- a copy of the DD214/215 for the five (5) point preference; OR
- a copy of the DD214/215 and a public employment preference letter from the United States Department of Veterans’ Affairs for the ten (10) point preference.
The following codes designate institutions within the ODOC. To be considered for a position with ODOC, you must indicate at least one of the following geographical codes:
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Geographic Availability Codes
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Department of Corrections Institutions
With Institution Web Site Links |
| 03K |
Wilsonville |
Coffee Creek Correctional Facility (CCCF) |
| 16B |
Madras |
Deer Ridge Correctional Institution (DRCI) |
| 23D |
Ontario |
Snake River Correctional Institution (SRCI) |
| 24M |
Salem |
Oregon State Penitentiary (OSP) |
| Oregon State Correctional Institution (OSCI) |
| 26C |
Portland |
Columbia River Correctional Institution (CRCI) |
| 30H |
Pendleton |
Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution (EOCI) |
| 30K |
Umatilla |
Two Rivers Correctional Institution (TRCI) |
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SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION MATERIALS TO:
Department of Corrections
ATTN: Rhonda Crawford, Recruitment Analyst
1793 13th Street SE
Salem, Oregon 97302-2599
FAX: (503) 378-5449 or E-Mail medicaljobs
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Notice of results will be sent by mail. Although agencies are not required to delay their selection process, you may request a review of the results. Your request must be received within 10 days from the date of the notice. Additional 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.
Submit only the required materials. Reference letters, resumes or work examples should be kept for interviews. The Dept. of Corrections cannot be responsible for materials that are illegible or missing as a result of transmitting by FAX or which may be lost through the mail. We are unable to verify receipt of your application materials due to the volume of applications received daily. If you fax your application, please forward a hard copy by mail.
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KEEP A COPY OF YOUR APPLICATION FOR THE JOB INTERVIEW.
COPIES ARE NOT PROVIDED.
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