Mental Health Associate Temporary ReliefOn-Call

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

We are looking for a team-oriented individual that likes to work with individuals in our surrounding communities. This position is perfect for someone who is in school and/or would like to earn extra money in a fulfilling career field. You will have freedom in choosing the shifts that work for you. We are searching for a motivated Mental Health Associate to join our growing team. This position is primarily based at our Salem location with the opportunity to work shifts in Woodburn as well. This individual will work with a team of mental health professionals to fulfill goals that have been identified for individuals experiencing a mental health crisis. This individual will work closely with individuals to provide skills training accessing services within the community and activity therapies that have been identified by a Qualified Mental Health Professional to assist in reducing mental health symptoms.

• Assist individuals in services at the Psychiatric Crisis Center (PCC) 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 individuals with phone calls or other skills the QMHP deems appropriate in the community setting.

• Drive individuals in services to appointments for emergency medications food boxes or to locations as directed by the QMHP.

• Provide medication monitoring/support and document on medication sheet in accordance with Physician/PMHNP orders and Marion County Health and Human Services policies and procedures.

• Provide daily check-ins with individuals in the respite apartments or the respite home providers each day the individual 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 back up to PCC staff in answering the phones and greeting individuals who present at PCC (beginning paperwork).

• Monitor the lobby as needed.

• Attend monthly individual supervision meeting with Clinical Supervisor.

• Attend mandated trainings as assigned.

• Perform other job duties as assigned by your 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; 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 part-time position which is eligible for overtime.
• Work Schedule: Varies with flexibility depending upon the needs of the department and program.

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.