Crisis Clinician 2 (Underfill) - Jail and Post Commitment

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 to provide services to adults in custody and 50% as a post commitment clinician. While in the jail this position provides crisis counseling and resource/referral information for adults in custody. It requires a creative individual who can think outside the box and work compassionately with adults in custody as well as the jail staff to provide the best possible outcomes for the individuals we serve.

As the post commitment clinician this position will manage a caseload of individuals who have been civilly committed. The goal of the program is to support/oversee individuals during the period of commitment to stabilize in the community. The clinician in this position will be responsible for creating and monitoring service plans and providing brief therapy. They will be responsible for managing a caseload with a wide range of acuity. This position must be able to work independently problem solve and be proactive when engaging the individual.

Wages:
Crisis Clinician 1: $29.54 - $39.58 hr.
Crisis Clinician 2: $35.83 - $48.00 hr.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
Crisis Clinician2:
Provide assessments and treatment of individuals and families including groups; provides crisis assessment and intervention services and related duties as required. Primary responsibility of this class is to provide assessment and treatment services; crisis intervention and treatment services including intensive services to individuals and their families with complex needs and diagnoses and/or to develop and implement specific services in the community.

Crisis Clinician1:
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
Crisis Clinician2 and 1:
Works under the supervision of a supervisor who assigns work establishes goals and reviews the results obtained for overall effectiveness.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Crisis Clinician2 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.

• Monitor the success and progress of Marion County residents who have been civilly committed. Coordinate with hospital social workers treatment providers community members and the Exceptional Needs Care Coordinator (ENCC) team; complete trial visits monitor progress in the community provide stabilization services.
• Post Commitment Case Management: Connect client with community services including but not limited to benefits community case management community counseling alcohol and drug programs vocational resources medical resources and ongoing medication. Work closely with the Mental Health Specialist and Associates at Marion County Jail Adult Behavioral Health (ABH) or other assigned outpatient providers. Work closely with Behavioral Health Crisis Center (BHCC) and the Diversion Team to create alternatives to psychiatric hospitalization.
• Provide community outreach as needed. Community includes the courthouse Marion County Jail Union Gospel Mission (UGM) Simonka House or other community locations/shelters where a client may be found. Driving is required for this position.
• Participate in weekly civil and post commitment meetings. Provide case reviews of post commitment clients. Discuss potential clients and services.
• Provide weekly mental health groups to participants of Lotus House.
• Provide triage and functional assessments of mental health addiction and violence risk issues to adults in custody that include a provisional diagnosis interventions as well as long term and short-term treatment recommendations that promote victim/community safety and continuity of care. Collaborate with family members and supports as appropriate. Coordinate care for adults in custody who are enrolled with community agencies. Participate in the court and team meetings as indicated.
• Provide intensive case coordination including triage crisis intervention and referral to jail psychiatric prescriber as appropriate for adults in custody. Provide case management and assessments in consultation and in coordination with jail/medical staff probation and parole officers crisis center commitment services contract staff and adult behavioral health. Facilitate connection with community mental health provider/agency and referral back to treatment.
• Performs other job duties as assigned by the 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 full-time post-Masters degree experience in the behavioral health field.

• Must be either:1) licensed by the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors 2) licensed by the Oregon Board of Licensed Social Workers or 3) credentialed or registered through the Mental Health and Addiction Counseling Board of Oregon (MHACBO) as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) within the first 30 days of employment.
• 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 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: Wednesday - Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. with flexibility depending upon the needs of the department and program.

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 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 Student Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan. Questions about your student 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.