Cascadia Health (www.cascadiahealth.org), one of the largest community behavioral health providers in the state of Oregon, delivers whole health care integrated mental health and addiction services, primary care and housing to support our communities. Our approach is recovery-oriented and trauma-informed. Cascadia hires innovative, compassionate, and dedicated staff who are aligned with trauma-informed care, are committed to working effectively with diverse community populations, and expected to strengthen such capacity if hired.
POLICE BHU CLINICIAN
This is a community based position working out of the Portland International Airport. The schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, swing shift, 1:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
The Port of Police BHU (Behavioral Health Unit) Clinician is partnered directly with a Port of Portland Police Officer and co-responds to emergency calls involving behavioral health and/or mental health crisis in or around the Portland International Airport. The goal of the team is to ultimately decrease traditional police contact with individuals in crisis by providing high quality care regardless of insurance, income, race, age, or physical ability with the aim of supporting de-escalation of the crisis and linkage to needed community-based services. This model allows for clinicians to engage with community members and offer a more supportive intervention and community supports in situations that would otherwise be responded to by first responders alone.
REQUIREMENTS
Master’s Degree in a behavioral science field from an accredited college or university. Demonstrate the competencies as outlined in the Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) to become credentialed as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP).
Two years experience in related field preferred.
Provide mobile crisis response, in tandem with a Port of Portland Police officer, to individuals experiencing mental health crises within and around the Portland International Airport.
Work collaboratively with Port of Portland Police partner while maintaining respect and understanding of individual’s perception of police and potential trauma associated with police interaction.
Identify and assess risk factors for harm to self or others in the context of the client’s current psycho-social context via interview with client and with consideration given to collateral information; consider and articulate potential outcomes of various interventions, discuss their risks and benefits, and formulate why a particular course of action was pursued in lieu of other options; opt for least intrusive and most supportive intervention.
Initiate involuntary director’s custody transport holds for individuals deemed at risk of harm to self and/or others following County guidelines.
Document and maintain electronic health record (EHR) and ancillary records in a manner that assures compliance with all agency policies, program procedures and local, state, and federal regulations.
Assess for personal safety in the environment and coordinate with Port of Portland Police.
Cascadia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at 503.963.7654
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