Crisis Clinician 2 Underfill - Community Response Team

Marion County requires onsite work. Remote work is not available.

This recruitment has been reopened for additional applicants and will remain open until filled. If you have already applied for recruitment #you do not need to reapply. New applicants are encouraged to submit applications as soon as possible as this recruitment may close at any time without further notice.

This position is part of a nonlaw enforcement response team consisting of a clinician and recovery mentor. The team will respond to calls to service from the community for people who are in need of some extra support. As the clinician on this team you will provide mental health consultation to individuals/families in the community through a brief triage assessment consultation and referrals to community supports.

We offer the following recruitment bonus prorated based on FTE:

• $2000 bonus for employees new to Marion County starting on January 1 2024 through June 30 2025. Bonus will be included in employees first paycheck.

For those relocating from outside of Oregon we provide the following relocation package:

• Up to $3000 reimbursement of moving expenses
• Relocation bonus in the amount of $3000 (prorated based on FTE) as a onetime payment upon proof of Oregon residency.

Wages:
Mental Health Therapist 1: $28.67 $38.42 hr
Mental Health Therapist 2: $34.78 $46.60 hr

A wage enhancement of $3.00 will be added to the hourly wage as compensation for hours worked between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.

Mental Health Therapist 1: Plans and carries out recreational social and skills training activities; performs case management and counseling functions with Adults in Custody (AIC); facilitates counseling and/or skills training groups; performs related duties as required. Primary responsibility of this class is case management and counseling without responsibility for developing and implementing specific programs in the community.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Mental Health Therapist 2 and 1: Works under the supervision of a supervisor who assigns work establishes goals and reviews the results obtained for overall effectiveness.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Mental Health Therapist 2 and 1: Supervision of others is not a responsibility of positions in this classification. Crisis Clinician 2 may act as Clinical Supervisor designee when needed. May assist in the supervision of practicum students and/or volunteers.

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 personcentered strengthsbased recoveryoriented traumainformed culturallysensitive and ethicallyguided approach. This position is stationed and dispatched from the Psychiatric Crisis Center.

• Respond to 988 calls and provide mental health consultation to individuals in the community. Provide triage brief assessment consultation and referrals to the residents engaged by the program as needed.
• Document services in a timely fashion meeting all standards and expectations per MCHHS policies.
• Answer phones by being logged into Touchpoint at all times.
• Provide follow up case management to residents that were engaged in the community with their partner or refer to the Navigators.
• Provide back up to PCC as needed to include answering phones by logging into Touchpoint and conducting mental health assessments. Provide counseling by telephone or inperson to individuals and/or their families or concerned others. Intervene with both children and adults. Presenting problems covering the full range of personal needs and include thoughts/plans or violence toward others and major psychiatric illness. Because of the wide spectrum of presenting problems it is necessary to have a comprehensive knowledge of psychopathology and to be able to draw upon a wide range of therapeutic strategies in counseling. Perform independent assessment of mental status diagnosis level of functioning dangerousness and specific needs for service. Screen individual for psychiatric hospitalization. Develop plan with client/family to address immediate needs and plans to obtain services. If client is unwilling to seek services make decisions regarding involuntary hospitalization based on dangerousness and ability to care for self. Maintain current knowledge of and contact with community agencies to make referrals appropriately.
• Perform other job duties as assigned by your supervisor.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

1. Possession of a Masters degree in Psychology Social Work Recreational Therapy Music Therapy Art Therapy or a behavioral science field or possession of a bachelors degree in Nursing and licensed by the State of Oregon or possession of a bachelors degree in Occupational Therapy and licensed by the State of Oregon; ORsecond year graduate studentswaiveredasQMHPsby the Oregon Health Authority.
2. Mental Health Therapist 2 Only: In addition to the educational requirements above the Mental Health Therapist 2 must have at least one year of fulltime postMasters degree experience in the behavioral health field.

SPECIALREQUIREMENTS

• Salem Hospital Credentialing: Must possess or obtain within 6 months of hire Salem Hospital Privileges.
• 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 nonprocurement activities (Executive Order No. 12549.
• Must possess a current drivers license in the applicants state of residence and an acceptable driving history. Marion County will obtain a copy of the driving record for all qualified applicants from Driver and Motor Vehicle Services and review the driving record according to the Marion County policy and procedure for Driving on County Business. The policy can be found at: finalist for this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check including finger printing; 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 preemployment drug screen including testing for . The Marion County Drug and Alcohol Use and Testing Policy can be found at: assignment is represented by a union.
• This is a fulltime position which is eligible for overtime.
• Typical Work Schedule: Sunday Wednesday 1:30 p.m. 12:00 a.m. with flexibility in the future depending upon the needs of the department and program.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Operates a motor vehicle; sees using depth perception; stands; sits; moves about the work area; climbs 1 floor of stairs; lifts pushes pulls and carries up to 10 lbs.; operates a keyboard; speaks clearly and audibly; reads a 12 pt. font; hears a normal level of speech; works in areas that may be exposed to heat cold and noise; works in areas that may be wet or uneven. A ballistic vest (approx. 57 lbs. is required to be worn under clothing at all times when responding in the community to a call for service.

We offer tuition assistance for employees interested in professional development towards a profession in behavioral health.

• Up to $20000 to reimburse for tuition licensure and/or other educational expenditures. According to the Marion County Administrative policies regarding tuition payments. The policy can be found at: Marion County Tuition Payment Policy 303

PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS
Marion County is a qualifying public employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program fulltime employees working at the County may qualify for forgiveness of the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan. Questions about your loan eligibility should be directed to your loan servicer or the US Department of Education.

VISA SPONSORSHIP
Marion County does not offer VISA sponsorship. Within three days of hireyou will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Securitys I9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. Marion County is an EVerify employer and will use EVerify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States.

VETERANS PREFERENCE
Applicants are eligible to use Veterans Preference when applying with Marion County in accordance with ORS 408.225 408.230 and 408.235 and OARand. Preference will be awarded only if the applicant meets the minimum requirements of the position and attaches the required documentation at the time of application.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR VETERANS PREFERENCE

• One of the following:
  • MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215; OR
  • Letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs indicating receipt of a nonservice connected pension; OR
  • Certification that discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate.

• In addition to one of the above documents Disabled Veterans must also submit one of the following:
  • A copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs; OR
  • Certification that medical separation from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate.

You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website at County is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Veteran and Disability employer committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce.

Applicants with a disability may request reasonable accommodation through Human Resources in any step of the process to assist them in demonstrating their qualifications to perform the duties of the position for which they are applying. Please emailHuman Resourcesif you wish to request an accommodation.