Crisis Associate - Diversion/Jail
Crisis Associate - Diversion/Jail
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Job Description
Marion County requires on-site work. Remote work is not available.
Marion County Health & Human Services is looking for a qualified individual to work 50% within the Marion County Correctional Facility and 50% at the Behavioral Health Crisis Center (BHCC). While in the jail this position assists Adults in Custody (AIC) in accessing mental health and coordinating with other service providers to help with coordination of care once exiting the jail. While at BHCC this position will assist in medication management and provide both skills training and legal skills (when court ordered) to clients in the community.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
Provides individual and group recreational social and skills training services under a professionally developed service plan; keeps records of persons served status; performs service plan directed case management functions under close supervision; performs related duties as required. Primary responsibility of this class is to assist and support other mental health professionals without primary responsibility for a caseload.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Works under close supervision of a supervisor who assigns work establishes goals and reviews the results obtained for overall effectiveness.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Supervision of others is not a responsibility of positions in this classification.Typical Duties - Duties include but are not limited to the following
- Coordinates care both within the Marion County Jail (including Work Center) and with community providers and social services. Provides referrals on behalf of inmates in coordination with the Jail Mental Health Specialists. Works closely with other mental health workers and Marion County Correctional staff Parole & Probation to link inmates at time of release to community services including mental health and other social service agencies.
- Maintains contact with clients once released to ensure connection to follow up care and treatment. Links clients to appropriate entitlement services including housing food medical services clothing and social supports. Transports clients to appointments when appropriate.
- Provides skills training outreach and support to mental health consumers transitioning from the corrections system acute care or state hospital systems. Provides case management and skills training. Coordinates services with outside agencies. Supports clients in tasks to move toward recovery and community integration. Assists client in accessing benefits. Assists with a variety of daily activities such as medication management grocery shopping obtaining benefits and scheduling appointments.
- Communicates with other mental health professionals and team members frequently through progress notes email and telephone calls. Advocates for clients with other mental health providers physicians landlords and others.
- Responds to crisis calls and provides mental health consultation to individuals in the community. Provides triage brief assessment consultation and referrals to the residents engaged by the program as needed.
- Documents services in a timely fashion meeting all standards and expectations per MCHHS policies.
- Works closely with the clients mental health specialist (BRES Jail Homeless or Diversion teams) on treatment plan goal development and implementation. Attends weekly team meetings and provides input on client strengths/needs and response to treatment.
- Participates as a member of an interdisciplinary team working to promote client recovery and connection to mental health treatment both within the jail and in the community at release.
- Performs other job duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Requirements for the Position
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
- Three years relevant work experience in a behavioral health services field; OR
- Bachelors degree in a behavioral science field; OR
- Any satisfactory combination of work education training or experience relevant to the position as determined by Marion County.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Must possess a current Mental Health & Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO) Qualified Mental Health Associate certification (QMHA) or register within ninety (90) days of hire and complete in accordance with MHACBO guidelines. See MHACBO website for requirements.
- 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 non-procurement 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 pre-employment drug screen including testing for marijuana. The Marion County Drug and Alcohol Use and Testing Policy can be found at: assignment is represented by a union.
- This is a full-time position which is eligible for overtime.
- Typical Work Schedule: Sunday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. with flexibility depending upon the needs of the department and program.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Working knowledge of the general concepts of mental health (including common symptoms for major behavioral health conditions) and chemical dependency as well as community resources; de-escalation crisis intervention and engagement strategies; strengths-based resiliency and recovery models; definitions of basic- and community-living skills; measurable goals/outcomes of mental health recovery substance use disorders recovery and co-occurring disorders recovery; evidence-based strategies for skills training and improving overall health; daily living activities that promote health and wellness.
Ability to demonstrate active listening skills and interviewing techniques; establish effective working relationships with diverse individuals and foster shared decision-making with behavioral health consumers family members and providers; clearly convey information about behavioral and general health; exercise cultural and trauma-informed competency when linking to resources; follow directions and accept feedback in a professional manner; prepare reports and document services provided to persons served in a timely and professional manner with clarity conciseness and completeness; work within an interdisciplinary team; practice appropriate boundaries with consumers; recognize unsafe situations.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Operates a motor vehicle; sees using depth perception; sits; stands; moves about the work area; climbs 1 floor of stairs; lifts up to 20 lbs.; pushes and pulls up to 30 lbs.; moves carts weighing up to 30 lbs.; carries up to 10 lbs.; operates a keyboard speaks with a clear and audible voice; reads a 12 pt. font; hears a whispered level of speech; may work in areas exposed to heat cold dust smoke noise or chemicals; may work in areas that are uneven or wet; may use ladders/scaffolding.Additional Information and/or Attachments
We offer tuition assistance for employees interested in professional development.
- Up to $1500 per year to reimburse for tuition licensure and/or other educational expenditures. According to the Marion County policy 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 full-time 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 I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. Marion County is an E-Verify employer and will use E-Verify 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 OAR and . 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 non-service 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 e-mailHuman Resourcesif you wish to request an accommodation.
- One of the following:
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
