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Legacy Health

Crisis Intervntn Splst II OUS

Portland, OR · On-site

$43.30/hr

... Intervention Specialist II position: $41.24 min - $58.96 max * Shift differentials: * Weekends: $3 ... addictions services, medical social work, or social service organization. 3 years relevant ...

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What is a weekend addiction interventionist?

Weekend Addiction Interventionists are professionals who specialize in facilitating interventions for individuals struggling with substance use disorders, typically during weekends when families are more available. They work with families and support networks to plan and conduct structured conversations aimed at encouraging a loved one to seek treatment. These interventionists are trained to handle emotional dynamics, mediate discussions, and provide resources for addiction recovery. Their weekend availability allows for greater flexibility, making it easier for groups to coordinate and participate in the intervention process.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a weekend addiction interventionist?

To thrive as a Weekend Addiction Interventionist, you need a background in counseling, addiction studies, or social work, often supported by relevant certifications such as Certified Intervention Professional (CIP). Familiarity with intervention models, client management databases, and crisis intervention tools is typical. Strong interpersonal skills, empathy, and the ability to remain calm under pressure make someone stand out in this role. These skills and qualities are essential for building trust with clients and families, effectively guiding interventions, and facilitating the path to recovery during often high-stress situations.

What unique challenges do weekend addiction interventionists face, and how can they prepare for them?

Weekend Addiction Interventionists often encounter heightened emotional situations, as interventions are typically scheduled when families and clients are available—on weekends. This can mean dealing with urgent cases or clients in crisis, requiring strong emotional resilience and flexibility. Building rapport quickly and collaborating closely with family members and treatment centers are essential for success. Staying up-to-date with intervention techniques and having a solid support network among colleagues can help manage the unpredictable nature of weekend work.

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Crisis Intervntn Splst II OUS

Legacy Health

Portland, OR • On-site

$43.30/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 16 days ago

Job description

Overview
In times of crisis, you are there for our patients, their family members and our practitioners. With a supportive approach, you offer short-term, urgent behavioral health services that are focused, effective and patient-driven. Through your use of evidence-based behavioral interventions, you diffuse an often tense situation to bring hope and healing. In short, you exemplify the Legacy mission of making life better for others.
We are currently hiring for Crisis Intervention Specialist positions with the following pay ranges:
  • Crisis Intervention Specialist I position: $39.27 min - $56.16 max
  • Crisis Intervention Specialist II position: $41.24 min - $58.96 max
  • Shift differentials:
    • Weekends: $3.00 per hour
    • Evenings: $2.50 per hour
    • Overnights: $4.30 per hour

Unity Center for Behavioral Health is a one-of-a-kind center for people facing a mental health crisis. Unity Center features a Psychiatric Emergency Service (PES), where patients receive care by specialists in behavioral health in a calming, non-hospital-like setting. Unity also has inpatient care for adults and teens. It is a collaboration between Adventist Health, Kaiser Permanente, Legacy Health and Oregon Health & Science University.
Responsibilities
  • Provides patient-centered, trauma-informed, short-term urgent and emergent behavioral health services in adult and pediatric emergency settings across the health continuum.
  • Works independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  • Offers behavioral health consultations to support practitioners, family members, and patients.
  • Delivers focused, effective, evidence-based behavioral interventions.
  • Key services include:
    • Brief psychosocial assessments
    • Brief drug and alcohol assessments
    • Crisis intervention and hold assessment
    • Supportive counseling
    • Emergency department diversion
    • Care coordination and communication with medical teams, family, referents, access workers, and community providers
    • Transitions of care and discharge planning
  • Guides patients through the continuum of care.
  • Position specific to Unity Center for Behavioral Health with opportunities for cross-training into other Care Management roles at Unity and other Legacy hospitals.

Qualifications
Education:
  • Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling or other behavioral health field as required by licensure or credential.

Experience:
  • Crisis Intervention Specialist I: Experience assessing and diagnosing adults experiencing a mental health crisis preferred.
  • Crisis InterventionSpecialist II: Two years' relevant experience in care management, mental health and/or addictions services, medical social work, or social service organization. 3 years relevant experience preferred.

Knowledge/Skills:
  • Broad knowledge of the principles of crisis assessments and interventions and the ability to apply them with individuals, families and/or groups integrating knowledge of normal development and the aging process, changes related to illness, and the needs of patients with acute, chronic, and terminal illness in assessment and intervention with attention to cultural and literacy implications.
  • Knowledge of medical, mental health and substance use diagnoses, disabilities, and treatment procedures. This includes acute, chronic, and traumatic illnesses/injuries; common medications and their effects/side effects; and medical terminology
  • Strong organizational, communication and collaboration skills, including an ability to effectively triage patient and family needs, function as member of an interdisciplinary team, identification and collaboration with community stakeholders or resources and written documentation.
  • Knowledge about social determinants of health, principles of diversity/equity/inclusion and culturally responsive practice with populations who have experience historical marginalization
  • Demonstrates ability to locate, utilize and advocate for patient/family access to hospital/ community resources
  • Ability to navigate electronic medical record and effectively utilize basic computer programs.
  • Knowledge of legal, regulatory and compliance requirements and an ability to be a resource to all team members regarding such issues and knowledge of current health care environment.
  • Implements verbal de-escalation skills, as needed.
  • Clearly document the rational for discharging patients presenting some level of risk.
  • Recognize potentially dangerous situations and seeks assistance from additional personnel to ensure safety.
  • Describes and documents medical necessity for hospitalization.

Licensure
Crisis Intervention Specialist I Licensure:
  • Clinical Social Work Associate (CSWA), Professional Counselor Associate, Marriage and Family Therapist Associate or registered Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) is required at the date of hire.
  • QMHP is acceptable for hire, however, employees must pursue the clinical license applicable to their degree; LCSW, LPC, or LMFT.

Crisis Intervention Specialist II Licensure:
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
  • Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), required at the date of hire.

Pay Range
USD $43.30 - USD $61.92 /Hr.
Our Commitment to Health and Equal Opportunity
Our Legacy is good for health for Our People, Our Patients, Our Communities, Our World. Above all, we will do the right thing.
If you are passionate about our mission and believe you can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply-even if you don't meet every qualification listed. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed.
Legacy Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion or creed, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
To learn more about our employee benefits click here: www.legacyhealth.org/For-Health-Professionals/careers/benefiting-you

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