This is a part time, temporary position between 16 to 20 hours per week, flexible schedule between Monday and Friday. This position will work at one of Cascadia’s Outpatient Health Centers in SE Portland. The duration of this position is three months from the hire date, with the potential to extend.

Essential Function

The Project Intern works under the umbrella of the Wellness team and in collaboration with the Wellness Manager to implement interventions and activities that enhance quality of life, increase integrated care, and improve whole health and wellness for clients. The goals of the Wellness work are to increase the overall health and wellness of Cascadia clients and to collect data, report, and show those improvements to funders, community partners and our internal community.

All incumbents must understand, appreciate and respect the diversity and cultural differences within our Cascadia community. It is expected that there is an awareness and sensitivity to the perspectives and perceptions to those we serve, as well as our colleagues. As Cascadia is Trauma informed, the incumbent must support a Trauma Informed Care Environment. With the high prevalence of trauma among individuals receiving behavioral health services, it is required that the incumbent understand the effects of trauma on health, coping, and other aspects of the lives of those we serve.

Essential Responsibilities

This position description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position. Management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties as necessary.

• Administer National Outcomes Measure Scale (NOMS) tools to eligible clients, participate in data collection and reporting; follow format, training and procedures as established by the supervisor.
• Coordinate client schedules to include arranging appointments, confirmation calls, and follow-up for no shows. Includes explaining the purpose of appointments to the client in clear and simple language.
• Collect Data to support client/patient goals and satisfy grant requirements; share with leadership as necessary
• Adhere to compliance, required laws and trainings, and the safety of property, staff, and client, all regulations, I.e. Mandatory abuse reporting laws and HIPAA, fire regulations, including all policies and under which the facilities is licensed and operates
• Participate in all scheduled staff meetings, supervision sessions, and other departmental and agency meetings as indicated by the supervisor.
• Ensures compliance of documentation. Must document and maintain clinical records in a manner that assures compliance with all agency policy and procedures and local, state, and federal regulations through use of
• Electronic Health Record System (EHR).
• Complete all annual employee training requirements in order to understand how to conduct ethical work, for professional development, and maintain compliance.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education:

• High school diploma or GED
• Current enrollment in a college social services program is preferred.

 
Experience:
Clinical experience providing outpatient services or working in a community health, primary care setting is preferred.

Specialized Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must have the ability to work independently at good level of familiarity with the mental/health care
• Knowledge of culturally specific services
• Knowledge of Trauma Informed Care
• Knowledge of Motivational Interviewing and evidence based practices and strength based philosophies
• Understanding of Recovery Model Understanding and Illness Management
• Ability to Type 50 WPM
• Knowledge of Microsoft office suite (I.e. Word, Power Point)
• Proficient knowledge of Excel and able to prepare simple reports
• Operate computer programs and systems at a level needed to perform the essential duties

Other:

• Must have reliable transportation and have ability to commute to different Cascadia locations, as this position provides services at more than one location.
• CPR Certification is to be maintained; training to obtain certification is provided post hire. Must be able to provide CPR.
• In order to best serve our community, those who have lived experience or working experience with marginalized communities are strongly encouraged to apply. Those who have bilingual skills are also encouraged to apply.