Department Overview

IPP provides outpatient mental health care, including case management, group and individual therapy, and medication management support to people in Oregon whose first language is other than English. IPP has about 9 psychiatrists and /or psychiatric residents, 19 QMHA or QMHP- level clinicians (mental health counselors), and an administrative staff of four persons. This staff currently serves roughly 1,200 patients.

This position works closely with staff psychiatrists of the Intercultural Psychiatric Program (IPP) as part of an integrated team model to provide comprehensive, holistic care for individuals seeking mental health services in a culturally sensitive environment. This position adheres to the Oregon Health Authority Oregon Administrative Rules 309 as it relates to Out Patient Mental Health Services.

Duties and responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:

Individual counseling using evidence-based interventions, family counseling, group therapy, case management, client intake, outreach, skills training and resource connection. This position also provides cultural and language interpretation to assist staff psychiatrists and other mental health practitioners at IPP in providing psychiatric services to Dari- or Farsi-speaking patients. In addition, this position provides clinical case management and other clinical support to Dari- or Farsi-speaking patients and potentially other IPP patients, as specified by the director or manager of the IPP. All clinical work is provided in a trauma-informed approach.

This position shall provide services as assigned by the supervisor in furtherance of the university's missions and goals of teaching, research, patient care, outreach and public service.

Function/Duties of Position

1. Documentation and Charges

Collects all appropriate collateral documentation for client, doctor, etc. and ensures all required signatures are collected. Completes all required notes and documentation in Epic for all services provided that meets expectations of OAR 309-019-0140 Service Plan and Service Notes. Completes appropriate Epic charge entry related to services delivered. Works with PAS Resource Specialist on required insurance authorization documentation as necessary or required.

2. Culturally Competent Care and Interpretation

Provides culturally competent care and linguistic/interpretation services for specific client population. Provides linguistic/interpretation services during co-facilitated patient/doctor visits. Ensures that client needs are appropriately addressed serving as interpreter/facilitator for both patient and doctor. Assists medical provider and administrative staff in scheduling subsequent doctor visits.

3. Patient Referrals and Intakes

Triages inquiries from potential clients, family members and/or service providers regarding scope of treatment and services provided by IPP. Collaborates with medical providers in reviewing cases and scheduling clients for psychiatric evaluations and follow-up. Adhering to OAR 309-019-0135

4. Assessment and Treatment Planning

Conducts mental health assessment and annual mental health assessment updates, and develops and revises treatment plans. Adhering to OAR 309-019-0135; 309-019-0140.

5. Case Management

Assists in coordinating client care with other providers. Assists patients in gaining access to community services. Responds appropriately to patient needs related to mental health treatment, including need for urgent therapeutic interventions. Conducts outreach home visits as necessary.

6. Individual, Group and Family Services

Conducts individual, group and family therapy using evidence-based interventions. Conducts individual and group skills training and related services.

7. Clinic Operations

Assists with general clinic operations, including scheduling of transportation for clients, responding to language-specific telephone inquiries, and other appropriate duties as needed.

8. Staff Meetings and Development

Attends and actively participates in required staff meetings, development activities, and utilization review. Attends required supervision sessions with designated supervisor.

9. Prevention, Education and Outreach

Conducts prevention, education, and outreach activities as specified in county contracts to serve OHP members.

10. Research/Grant Activities

May provide limited assistance to medical staff in performing research/grant specific to the activities carried out in the Intercultural Psychiatric Program.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in nursing and licensed by the State of Oregon;

OR

• Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy and licensed by the State of Oregon;
• Graduate degree in psychology;
• Graduate degree in social work;
• Graduate degree in recreational, art, or music therapy;
• Graduate degree in a behavioral science field.

QMHP's must demonstrate the ability to conduct an assessment, including identifying precipitating events, gathering histories of mental and physical health, alcohol and other drug use, past mental health services and criminal justice contacts, assessing family, cultural social and work relationships, and conducting a mental status examination, complete a five-axis DSM diagnosis, write and supervise the implementation of a Service Plan and provide individual, family or group therapy within the scope of their training.

Must be registered as a QMHP with the Mental Health & Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO) or hold QMHP-C Certification. Registered candidates must meet [OAR 309-019-0125(010)] standards for initial qualification for employment in State Approved Mental Health Agencies. QMHP-R (registered) candidates must register prior to employment and become fully certified within 2 years.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in social work or counseling and licensed by the State of Oregon (LCSW, LPC, LMFT)

Previous volunteer or employment experience in social services and/or mental health field as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP)

One-year employment experience in social services and/or mental health field as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP)

Doctoral degree may be substituted for employment experience.

All are welcome