Crisis Associate - Crisis Respite

Marion County requires on-site work. Remote work is not available.

We currently have an open position with the Behavioral Health Crisis Center in Salem Oregon. This recruitment is for a Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA) or someone who can be credentialed as a QMHA within 90 days of hire. This position is working with a team of clinicians clinical supervisors peer support specialists and other QMHAs. Do you enjoy helping your community Do you find it rewarding to help others with improving the quality of their lives This may be the position that is just right for you. As a Crisis/Respite Associate you will assist others when they are at some of their lowest points and you can help them navigate the many intricate systems that our world has. If this sounds like something you may be interested in pursuing we encourage you to submit your application today.

Provide behavioral health services to adults/children/families for individuals we serve at the Behavioral Health Crisis Center. Perform work using a person-centered strengths-based recovery-oriented trauma-informed culturally sensitive and ethically guided approach.

Skills Training

• Provide individual and group skills training in accordance with the individualized service plan in order to move individuals toward recovery independence and community integration.
• Skill training areas include activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IALDs) such as hygiene medication management and support grocery shopping cooking obtaining benefits and entitlements scheduling appointments transportation social skills community integration development of individuals natural supports etc.
• Transport individuals to appointments and resource linkage. Driving is required.
• Provide skills training involving teaching coping skills relaxation techniques and crisis intervention skills.
• Daily check-ins at the crisis respite apartments and transitional treatment beds.

• Provide treatment plan directed by case management to assist individuals in accessing community services support and housing. Case management include making referrals and coordinating with other agencies to obtain services and resources for individuals; advocacy and brokerage on behalf of client to access community resources benefits and entitlements; and monitoring services.
• Participate in intra-agency and interagency case staffing for purposes of evaluation and treatment planning for individuals.
• Assist individuals with accessing various resources such as food boxes SNAP grocery stores housing and others; as directed by a QMHP and/or clinical supervisor.

• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with Federal State County and treatment program requirements under the direction of the clinical supervisor.
• Meet performance expectations for time and billing standards.

• Work with a team of clinicians and supervisor for clinical supervision treatment planning staff and departmental meetings and trainings.
• Participate fully as a supportive reliable positive collaborative and professional team member during the development of individual treatment planning daily clinical team meetings and client crisis intervention.
• Clean crisis respite locations and/or transitional treatment beds as needed when directed by a QMHP and/or clinical supervisor.
• Provide backup to the front desk and/or answering the crisis line (will be logged into Touchpoint when at BHCC).
• Must be able to drive county vehicles.
• May respond directly in the community to provide services through the direction of a QMHP and/or clinical supervisor.
• Perform other job duties as assigned by the supervisor.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

1. Three years relevant work experience in a behavioral health services field; OR
2. Bachelors degree in a behavioral science field; OR
3. Any satisfactory combination of work education training or experience relevant to the position as determined by Marion County.

• 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 - Wednesday 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 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 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 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.