Crisis Associate - Diversion Team

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

Do you have a passion for supporting individuals navigating mental health and substance use challenges Do you thrive as part of a dedicated compassionate treatment team If so we have the perfect opportunity for you! Marion County Health & Human Services is looking for an excellent Mental Health Crisis Associate to join our Diversion Team.

Mental Health Associates provide mental health services to individuals with a variety of mental health challenges and/or substance use disorders. The person chosen for this position will gain valuable experience by supporting our clientele and actively engaging them in treatment related activities which promote community integration and a recovery model approach (e.g. cooking budgeting shopping cleaning nutrition medications social skills communication).

This position will transport clients so driving is required. This is a full time 40 hour/week position working Wednesday-Saturday noon to 11:00 p.m. (4 ten-hour days).

• Assist clients of the Marion County Behavioral Health Crisis Center (MCBHCC) to follow the crisis treatment plan created by the Qualified Mental Health Professional. Provide one-on-one skills training to individuals experiencing a mental health crisis as needed per QMHP. This includes teaching relaxation techniques crisis intervention skills assisting clients with phone calls or other skills the QMHP deems appropriate in the community setting.
• Drive the clients to appointments for emergency medications food boxes or other locations as directed by the QMHP. Perform daily check-ins with the clients located at Lotus House and Iris House. Run weekly skills training groups.
• Provide daily check-ins with clients in the respite apartments or the respite home providers each day the client is in respite.
• Clean respite apartments as needed as well as respite vehicles.
• Take laundry to the cleaners as needed and disperse as necessary once returned clean.
• Provide Crisis Associates duties as necessary in 4 other Mid Valley Behavioral Care Network counties per contracts.
• Provide transport and initial support to clients placed in the Bridgeway hospital diversion/detox bed.
• Provide back up to MCBHCC staff by answering the phones greeting clients and beginning paperwork.
• Monitor lobby as needed.
• Provide services in a variety of settingsincluding the office hospitals carceral facilities and in the community where the individual is locatedwhile adhering to the Mobile Crisis Intervention Services training schedule as required for all staff.
• Attend monthly individual supervision meeting with Clinical Supervisor.
• Attend mandated trainings as assigned.
• Clean up lobby as needed.
• Performs 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.

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.

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.