Residential Mental Health Specialist - Bilingual Spanish/English
Residential Mental Health Specialist - Bilingual Spanish/English
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Job Description
THE POSITION
Washington County Community Corrections is now hiring a Bilingual Spanish/EnglishResidential Mental Health Specialists to join our team.
The Department
Washington County Community Corrections serves an important role in keeping our community safe. This department works to prevent the recurrence of crime among adult justiceinvolved individuals (JIIs) by supervising them and connecting them with the resources they need to change problem behavior. Community Corrections supervises approximately 3000 JIIs using evidencebased strategies while working in partnership with the courts law enforcement and the State Board of Parole and PostPrison Supervision.
The Opportunity
The Residential Mental Health Specialist provides mental health assessment services to adult offenders in a 24hour residential minimumsecurity treatment and workrelease facility. This position also refers clients to other programs and maintains case records.
Duties of this position include:- Interviewing and assessing residents of the Community Corrections Center to determine mental health needs.
- Gathering information from clients and other records related to social emotional criminal and substance abuse history.
- Evaluating information gathered during interview and assessment of clients to determine potential treatment options.
- Developing treatment plans for clients from a full program of services and resources available and works with clients to establish goals objectives and methods of treatment.
- Referring clients to agencies for additional social economic and medical services; arranges and coordinates services with service providers.
- Responding to inquiries from clients and family members regarding department and community mental health alcohol and drug treatment programs and provides information and educational materials on specific mental health alcohol and drug treatment programs and related information.
- Managing caseloads by maintaining files and recording treatment plans of clients; and prepares progress reports which are used to keep referring agencies and supervisor informed about clients status.
To review the complete classification use this link: Residential Mental Health Specialist
Bilingual Positions
Designated bilingual positions require that the incumbent have knowledge of the Spanish language spelling grammar and punctuation. Skills in writing Spanish accurately; ability to speak Spanish fluently; and ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing are required. Employees in designated bilingual positions are eligible to receive payment in an amount of 5% of their base pay rate or a flat rate of seventyfive ($75) per pay period whichever is greater.
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and that candidate may come from a variety of backgrounds and lived experiences. If you are interested in applying we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role even if you believe you do not meet all the hiring criteria described above.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
- Bachelors Degree in criminal justice criminology psychology sociology social work counseling or a related field AND three (3) years of experience working with individuals with severe and persistent mental health and/or cooccurring substance use diagnosis; OR
- Associates Degree in criminal justice criminology psychology sociology social work counseling or a related field AND five (5) years of experience working with individuals with severe and persistent mental health and/or cooccurring substance use diagnosis; OR
- 1 year of college courses in any concentration AND six (6) years of experience working with individuals with severe and persistent mental health and/or cooccurring substance use diagnosis.
- Possession of a drivers license valid in the State of Oregon and an acceptable driving record per Washington County policy. To review the Drivers License and Record Policy please use this link: Drivers License & Records Policy
- Successful completion of a background and criminal history check in accordance with Oregon Administrative Rules and Community Corrections Departmental procedures and guidelines
- Successful completion of a psychological evaluation in accordance with Community Corrections Departmental procedures and guidelines
- Must be at least 21 years of age by 5/25/2025
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Please be clear and specific in the applicable sections of the employment application about how your background is relevant. This information must also be consistent with your supplemental question responses. Please note: Answers to the supplemental questions are typically evaluated separately from your application.
- Apply today!In lieu of a resume you are required to complete and submit an online application which will be used to screen for minimum qualifications (MQs) and to determine starting pay in accordance with the provision of the Oregon Equal Pay Act.
- Minimum Qualification Review:HR will screen applications for minimum qualifications after the posting closes.
- Panel Interview(s):Panel interviews will be scheduled as soon as possible.
- Conditional Offer of Appointment:Human Resources will conduct a salary analysis for the successful candidate and extend a conditional offer of appointment.
- PostOffer Check:The successful candidate will undergo a background and criminal history check DMV record check and a psychological evaluation. Bilingual candidates will take a Spanish Language written and oral proficiency test.
- Start Date:A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met.
We are committed to using a meritbased system in which recruiting selecting and advancing employees is based on their relative knowledge skills and abilities. Washington County values a culture of equity diverse perspectives and life experiences. Our organization embraces innovation collaboration and worklife harmony. We offer job stability a comprehensive benefits package and an opportunity to serve and support our diverse community. We are an equalopportunity employer with a commitment to diversity and an inclusive workforce. Women minorities veterans and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
- Status of Your Application:You will be advised by email of your status at each step in the application process from initial application to final employment disposition. Please note that Washington County communicates with all candidates via email. If you opt out or unsubscribe from email notifications from NEOGOV it will impact our ability to communicate with you about job postings.
- Veterans Preference:If you are a veteran and would like to request veterans preference points for this recruitment please review instructions using this link:Veterans Preference Points.
- Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: A reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance please contact Human Resources ator at least 48 hours before the step(s) of the selection process for which you feel you need an accommodation.
Questions () Regarding This Recruitment
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Employment Type
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