Mental Health Specialist
** These positions are eligible for sign-on compensation of $4,500! **
Mental Health Specialist 1: $26.45 - $35.31/Hourly
Mental Health Specialist 2: $$31.39 - $41.95/Hourly
About the Position
Lane County Behavioral Health is looking for dynamic individuals to join our behavioral health team as Mental Health Specialist 1 or 2. These positions provide services and support on our Mobile Crisis Service of Lane County program (MCS-LC) which was created to better serve individuals in behavioral health crisis across our county.
Specific personnel duties include providing phone-based, office-based, and community-based crisis assessment, intervention, and safety planning services to individuals experiencing behavioral health crises. These positions also serve in a consultative role to QMHA and PSS team members, responding in-person to provide onsite crisis intervention, as needed. The shift may involve standing, crouching and walking. The work may require being outside in a variety of weather conditions year-round and navigating client care outside.
Lane County Behavioral Health is looking for dedicated individuals who are focused on solutions, with a passion to serve and who are driven to connect. These positions require a QMHP Certification or the possession of one of the following Oregon Health Licensures: Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Psychologist or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
*Lane County employees may be eligible for student loan repayment. See links below:
About the Division
Lane County Behavioral Health provides services to more than 1,600 individuals with behavioral health conditions. We work with community partners to provide a continuum of care from prevention through treatment and aftercare in an environment that promotes a culture of resilience and recovery.
Schedule: Schedules to begin will be Sunday-Thursday or Tuesday-Saturday, between 2p and 11p. As the program expands to 24-hr coverage, there will be the opportunity to take on variable shifts. This program may include overtime, and/or non-traditional work hours including nights and weekends, and some holidays. These positions include community-based work and related travel for routine job tasks.
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*This is an AFSCME represented position*
QUALIFICATIONS
Mental Health Specialist 1 Training & Experience:
- Master's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a mental health field, psychology, counseling, social work or a related field.
- One year of some experience working directly with mentally or emotionally disturbed clients in the provision of behavioral health services is highly desirable.
Mental Health Specialist 2 Training & Experience:
- Master's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a mental health field, psychology, counseling, social work, or a related field.
- Two years of responsible professional mental health experience, including one year of experience specific to the program or area of assignment.
- An equivalent combination of experience and training that will demonstrate the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.
Special Requirements:
- Transcripts
- License or QMHP Certification
- NPI
- Diploma
- CV or Resume
- MHS1 - QMHP Certification or enrolled as Clinical Social Work Associate, Licensed Professional Counselor Associate or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate
- MHS2 - Oregon Health Licensure required: Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Psychologist or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Notes:
- This position is subject to a full criminal offender information record check.
- Offers of employment are contingent upon consenting to and successfully passing a drug screening test.
- Please note that as part of the screening process Lane County will verify license and certification status.
DRIVER’S LICENSE:
- Must be in possession of a valid driver's license at time of application, and a valid Oregon Driver's license by time of appointment.
Studies have shown that women and BIPOC individuals are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. The county will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Lane County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.
Trauma Informed Care Statement
Lane County Health & Human Services is committed to providing Trauma Informed Care. As an organization, we recognize that many of the people we serve have experienced trauma, either currently, recently or in their past. Our agency is dedicated to incorporating an understanding of trauma, both with our clients and with each other. Our employees receive ongoing training to develop or deepen their understanding of trauma and its impacts.