You are applying for a position through Medix, a staffing agency. The actual posting represents a position at one of our clients.

Start Date:

ASAP

Schedule:

Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm, with two days per week including a five-hour shift in a school-based clinic.

Certification Needed:

• Certified Mental Health Investigator (from the Department of Human Services)
• Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor OR Certified Gambling Addiction Counselor (Must possess or be able to obtain)

State License Needed:

Must have an active variance from the State or be designated as a QMHP mental health intern per Oregon Administrative Rule (OAR), which requires:

• Meeting qualifications for a QMHA; and
• Enrollment in a graduate program leading to a degree in psychology, social work, or a related behavioral science field; and
• A collaborative educational agreement between the Division-certified provider and the graduate program.

Job Summary

Our client is seeking a dedicated Certified Medical Assistant who will provide comprehensive clinical care, including assessments, therapy, and crisis intervention for children and families. This role involves case management, advocacy, mandatory reporting, and maintaining accurate client records, while collaborating with various community partners and participating in ongoing program development.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Care & Therapy: Conduct screenings, assessments, and individual, family, and group therapy, including intensive treatment services for children.
• Crisis Intervention & Civil Commitment: Participate in a 24-hour rotating on-call schedule to provide after-hours phone consultation and community crisis response. Initiate emergency holds, conduct civil commitment investigations, and coordinate with hospitals and state agencies.
• Case Management & Advocacy: Lead joint case planning with internal teams, schools, courts, law enforcement, and community partners. Act as a client liaison and advocate, including providing client transportation when required.
• Safety & Compliance: Fulfill mandatory abuse reporting requirements, conduct safety planning, and administer/observe urinalysis (UA) testing with accurate documentation.
• Documentation & Administration: Maintain timely, clinically sound client records in agency software in accordance with Oregon Administrative Rules (OARs) and regulatory guidelines.
• Collaboration & Outreach: Participate in individual and group clinical supervision, assist with community behavioral health and addiction education, and support ongoing program evaluation and development.

Minimum Education and Experience Qualification Requirements

Education

• **MHS IV**
  • Doctorate from an accredited college in social work, psychology, or a human service-related field; OR
  • Master’s degree with accompanying certification as an LPC, LCSW, or LMFT.
• **MHS III**
  • Master’s degree from an accredited college in social work, psychology, or a human service-related field.
• **MHS II (with Variance)**
  • Bachelor’s degree.
  • Enrolled or willing to enroll within 4 months of hire in a Master’s program (in social work, psychology, or a human service-related field) at an accredited college.

Qualifications

• Driver's License

Additional Requirements

• Participation in a 24-hour rotating on-call schedule for after-hours phone consultation and community crisis response.
• Client transportation may be required.

Schedule / Shift

• Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
• Two days per week, there is a five-hour shift in a school-based clinic

Benefits

• Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances).
• Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s)).
• 401k (Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1).
• Short Term Disability Insurance.
• Term Life Insurance Plan.

^*We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.

^*We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

Medix Overview:

With over 20 years of experience connecting organizations with highly qualified professionals, Medix is a leading provider of workforce solutions for clients and candidates across the healthcare, scientific, technology, and government industries. Through our core purpose of positively impacting lives, we’re dedicated to creating opportunities for job seekers at some of the nation's top companies. As an award-winning career partner, Medix is committed to helping talent find fulfilling and meaningful work because our mission is to help you achieve yours.

^*This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.