Crisis Clinician 2 (Underfill) Civil Commitment Investigator

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

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals experiencing significant mental health challenges Marion County is seeking a dedicated and compassionate professional to join our team as a Civil Commitment Investigator. This position offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with a variety of community partners while serving individuals experiencing acute behavioral health needs. The Civil Commitment Investigator works closely with hospital and court systems as well as other community agencies.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong understanding of civil commitment laws and procedures sound professional judgment and the ability to navigate complex and sensitive situations with professionalism and compassion. This role requires effective communication strong collaboration skills and the ability to thoughtfully address community concerns while conducting pre-commitment investigations. Civil commitment investigation training will be provided to the selected candidate and licensure supervision is available. This is an opportunity to work alongside multidisciplinary professionals and play an important role in supporting individuals experiencing mental health crises. If you are passionate about behavioral health value community partnerships and are committed to serving individuals with professionalism compassion and integrity we encourage you to apply. Join a team dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and the broader Marion County community.

This position is full-time Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with a comprehensive benefits package.

Pre-Commitment investigations
Investigates all Hospital Holds Magistrates Orders and Two-Party Petitions using collateral information and face-to-face interviews. Makes recommendations to the court for discharge from hold or pursues court proceedings for a civil commitment hearing. Attends court hearings. Provides consultation and training to hospitals community members and agencies regarding the civil commitment process and procedures. Understands and works within the constraints of their role as a Civil Commitment Investigator as well as maintains professional partnerships and boundaries with hospital staff and community professionals.

Community Engagement
Investigations will be conducted in but not limited to the following locations: hospital and correctional environments private residences and community organizations. When in the community commitment investigators will safely engage those under investigation.

Crisis Assessments
Provides counseling by telephone or in-person to individuals in crisis and/or their families or concerned others. Intervenes with both children and adults presenting problems covering the full range of personal needs and include thoughts/plans or violence toward others and major psychiatric illness. Because of the wide spectrum of presenting problems it is necessary to have a comprehensive knowledge of psychopathology and to be able to draw upon a wide range of therapeutic strategies in counseling. Mental health assessments are conducted in a variety of community locations; including but not limited to hospital and correctional environments and community settings.

Assessment of Mental Status
Performs independent assessment of mental status diagnosis level of functioning dangerousness and specific needs for services. Screens individual for psychiatric hospitalization.

Planning Development
Develops plan with an individual/family to address immediate needs and plans to obtain services. If the individual is unwilling to seek services make decisions regarding involuntary commitment based on dangerousness and ability to care for self.

Community Coordination
Maintains current knowledge of and contact with community agencies in order to make referrals appropriately. Sees that the individual gains access to the services they need and does follow-up work as needed to make certain that the individuals needs are being met.

Other

• Provides advocacy for client rights ethical consideration needs for service and least restrictive care-intervention.
• Attends monthly BHCC team meeting.
• Performs other job duties as assigned by your 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 students waivered as QMHPs by the Oregon Health Authority.
2. Crisis Clinician 2 Only: In addition to the educational requirements above the Crisis Clinician 2 must have at least one year of full-time post-Masters degree experience in the behavioral health field.

AUTO-PROMOTE AND SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF CLASSIFICATION
Individuals hired as a Crisis Clinician 1 will auto-promote as noted in Article 4 in the Marion County personnel rules to the classification of Crisis Clinician 2 upon satisfactorily completing one-year post masters degree of service as a Crisis Clinician 1. (One-year of work experience is equal to 2080 hours)

SPECIALREQUIREMENTS

• Must be eligible for Salem Hospital Credentialing.
• The 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 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: 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.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Working knowledge of community mental health concepts and/or chemical dependency case management and treatment services; individual assessment treatment planning and treatment protocols; mental health disorders and diagnostic classifications.

Ability to establish positive working relationships with other employees individuals and their families other agencies and the public; prepare concise and complete clinical documentation related to individual treatment and progress in services in a timely and professional manner; work within a team and collaborate with team members; knowledge of and ability to act professionally with regard to a code of ethics and confidentiality.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Operates a motor vehicle; sees using depth perception; stands; sits; moves about the work area; climbs 1 floor of stairs; lifts up to 15 lbs.; pushes pulls and carries up to 10 lbs.; moves carts weighing up to 10 lbs.; operates a keyboard; speaks clearly and audibly; reads a 12-pt. font; hears a normal level of speech; works in areas that may be exposed to heat cold dust noise and chemicals; works in areas that may be wet or uneven.

We offer tuition assistance for employees interested in professional development.

• Up to $2500 per year to reimburse for tuition 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.