Addiction Recovery Mentor - Community Response Team

Full Job Description

Do you have a passion for supporting individuals navigating substance use and mental health challenges? Are you energized by working with a collaborative, dedicated treatment team?

If so, we want to hear from you!

As an Addiction Recovery Mentor, you will respond alongside a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) or Associate (QMHA) to calls from diverse sources, including 988, law enforcement, community members, business owners, family members, and individuals in need.

You will provide support in the community during difficult times as well as build strong relationships with individuals in service and community partners while connecting them to critical resources.

In addition, you will deliver mentoring services across various settings, ensuring those we serve receive the highest quality care and support.

We offer the chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals and families, a collaborative environment with a committed team of behavioral health professionals, and the opportunity to contribute to your community and grow in your career.

Help shape a healthier, more inclusive community. If you're ready to make a difference and help individuals reclaim their lives, apply today to become a vital part of our mission!

Typical Work Schedule: Wednesday - Saturday, 7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.; Sunday - Wednesday, 1:30 p.m. - midnight; or Wednesday - Saturday, 9:00 p.m. - 7:30 a.m. with flexibility depending upon the needs of the department and program.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
Assist and support persons served in county addiction treatment programs in accessing community health and social services; refer persons served to appropriate resources; advocate to obtain required services as necessary; provide information and education on wellness-related issues.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Work under the general direction of a clinical supervisor or designee who assigns work, establishes goals and reviews the results obtained for overall effectiveness.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Supervision and lead work are not responsibilities of this classification. If an appointing authority assigns an employee to a full spectrum of lead worker duties, the county shall compensate the employee as described in the Marion County Personnel Rules.

Requirements

The incumbent in this position upholds confidentiality rules/regulations including HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2.

Services may be delivered in person or via telehealth; services may be delivered in the following locations, but not limited to office or in the community including settings necessary to deliver addiction counseling services (e.g., PCC, schools, hospitals, jail, courtroom, residences including transitional treatment bed).

The incumbent performs all of the following using a person-centered, strengths-based, recovery-oriented, trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, and ethically-guided approach.

This position is stationed and dispatched from the Behavioral Health Crisis Center.

Builds rapport with persons served.

Identifies the needs of persons served and their families; conducts outreach to engage persons who would benefit from addiction treatment services and supports; assists persons served in reestablishing awareness of internal resources such as intelligence, competence, goal setting, and problem-solving abilities; identifies health and safety risks to self or others; applies crisis prevention, management, and de-escalation skills.

Renders mentoring services and supports both in the office and in community settings necessary to deliver addiction counseling services and supports; works within a team; collaborates with coworkers and community partners; assists persons served in accessing the resources they need to recover from substance abuse problems; provides case management and care coordination services; assists in making timely referrals to other professionals, agencies, community programs, or appropriate resources; evaluates outcome of referrals.

Assists in removing barriers to success; assists in transporting persons served to medical appointments, food pantry sites, shelter assistance, benefits programs, etc.; creates and maintains positive relationships with community partners; advocates on behalf of persons served and in support of resource development.

Provides outreach and engagement in partnership with peace officers and corrections professionals; determines and addresses immediate/crisis needs at the point of contact with peace officers and thereafter; ensures the safety and stability of persons served; identifies when there is a need for professional substance use disorders and/or mental health assessment by a qualified professional; assists with intake procedures; gathers information relevant to demographic, substance use/legal/incarceration history, physical and mental health, housing, and employment; prepares and updates case management plans; provides referral/case management/follow-up supports to assist persons served in acquiring benefits and services; prepares and maintains confidential records; monitors progress and collaborate with community partners; provides transportation and accompanies persons served as they access services and supports (e.g., medical and addiction mental health treatment appointments, legal hearings, housing tours, DMV, etc.); attempts to locate persons served who are unhoused for the purpose of engagement and support; and inputs information into a web-based system in a timely manner.

Documents services rendered in a timely, professional, clear, accurate, and complete manner and in accordance with timelines set forth in policy.

Participates in team meetings and supervision; receives constructive feedback in an open manner; incorporates work quality improvements under the coaching of the supervisor.

Provides back up to BHCC by answering phones via logging into TouchPoint.

Performs other job duties as assigned by your supervisor.

Response Level 2: In the event of an emergency, employee makes a reasonable effort to report to work. Employee may be required to perform duties outside of their regularly assigned duties.

Employee may be requested to work an extended or flexible schedule. Staff at this response level must complete Incident Command System 100 and 700 on-line or in-person training.

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

1. High School diploma, or equivalent; AND
2. Two (2) years in recovery from substance use dependence.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must possess or obtain within ninety (90) days of hire, a current MHACBO (Mental Health & Addiction Certification Board of Oregon) CRM certification (Certified Recovery Mentor). See MHACBO website for requirements.

• The finalist for this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check; however, conviction of a crime may not necessarily disqualify an individual for this position.

This is a safety sensitive/special needs position. Final candidates selected for this position will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen, including testing for marijuana.

The Marion County Drug and Alcohol Use and Testing Policy can be found at: http://apps.co.marion.or.us/APAP/policy.aspx?p=policy&pid=518.

This position may be subject to the following: Must not be excluded from participation in the federal health care programs (Medicaid, Medicare and other federally funded programs that provide health benefits); AND must not be excluded from participating in federal procurement (Federal Acquisition Regulation) and non-procurement activities (Executive Order No.

12549).

• This assignment is represented by a union.
• This is a full-time position, which is eligible for overtime.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge and understanding of general concepts of substance use disorders and mental health issues of persons served dealing with addictions; knowledge of family dynamics and individual and group counseling principles; knowledge of community resources.

Skills and abilities to understand and carry out directions and instructions; maintain confidentiality; interest and skill in providing services to persons with addiction disorders; read and write English; must be willing to work hours conducive to reaching the identified population; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with persons served, coworkers, and other agencies.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Stands; sits; moves about the work area; climbs 1 floor of stairs; lifts, pushes, pulls and carries up to 5 lbs.; moves carts weighing up to 10 lbs.; operates a keyboard; speaks with a clear and audible voice; reads a 12-pt. font; hears a normal level of speech; may work in areas exposed to heat, cold, humidity, and noise.