Mental Health Therapist 2 - Bres/Post Commitment Clinician

This recruitment has been reopened for additional applicants and will remain open until filled. If you have already applied for recruitment #554-2024-28, you do not need to reapply. New applicants are encouraged to submit applications as soon as possible as this recruitment may close at any time without further notice.
This is an opportunity to join a dynamic Crisis and Diversion team environment. This position will have primary responsibility for monitoring the Civil Commitment post commitment process, and back up precommitment investigations. The person in this position will have skills with engagement and community coordination of resources with a goal of stabilization into community services. This position will also have the opportunity to support a small caseload of short-term intervention therapy with persons in crisis and work with our diversion teams to stabilize and connect our Marion County residents with long-term community supports. If you are looking for an opportunity for variety in your work and to work as part of a team while serving people in some of their most difficult life circumstances, this could be what you are looking for.

We offer the following recruitment bonus, prorated based on FTE:
$2,000 bonus for employees new to Marion County starting on January 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. Bonus will be included in employee's first paycheck.

For those relocating from outside of Oregon, we provide the following relocation package:
Up to $3,000 reimbursement of moving expensesRelocation bonus in the amount of $3,000 (prorated based on FTE) as a one-time payment upon proof of Oregon residency.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Provide assessments and treatment of individuals and families, including groups;
provide crisis assessment and intervention services and related duties as required. The 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 or to develop and implement specific services in the community.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Work under a supervisor who assigns work establishes goals and reviews the results for overall effectiveness.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED Primary supervision of employees is not a responsibility of this classification;
however, positions may act as lead workers as defined in the Marion County Personnel Rules.

Typical Duties - Duties include, but are not limited to the following

Post-Commitment Monitoring
Monitors all individuals under civil commitment, while inpatient and in the community. Determines necessity for and creates trial visits. Monitors all individual places on a trial visit, updates trial visits and completes revocations when necessary. Completes all court and state documents and reports. 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 Post Commitment Monitor as well as maintains professional partnerships and boundaries with hospital staff and community professionals.

Community Engagement
Performs post commitment and investigations, as well as BRES services in the following locations:
hospital and correctional environments, private residences, community organizations, and other environments as needed. Safely engages those under investigation.

BRES Intake
Screens all referrals to the BRES program for appropriateness. Provides intake evaluation, sets service goals for client's time in program. Coordinates use of Crisis Associates as needed for clients in BRES, with Respite Program Coordinator.
BRES Case Management
Connects 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. Works closely with the Mental Health Specialist/ Associates at Marion County Jail and Adult Behavioral Health. Works closely with the Psychiatric Crisis Center and the Diversion Team to create alternatives to psychiatric hospitalization.

Provide BRES Brief Counseling for clients on limited, as needed basis. Provide community outreach as needed. Community includes the courthouse, the annex, the jail, the mission or Simonka House, or any community location where a client may be found.
Participates in diversion program meetings weekly. Provides case reviews of BRES clients. Discusses potential clients and services.

Provides weekly mental health groups to participants of Lotus House.

Other Job Duties
Attends monthly PCC team meetings.

Performs other job duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Response Level 2:
In the event of an emergency, employee makes a reasonable effort to report to work. Employee may be required to perform duties outside of their regularly assigned duties. Employee may be requested to work an extended or flexible schedule. Staff at this response level must complete Incident Command System 100 and 700 on-line or in-person training.
Requirements for the Position
EXPERIENCE AND TRAININGMaster's degree in psychology, social work, recreational therapy, music therapy, art therapy or a behavioral science field;
ORBachelor's degree in nursing, or occupational therapy and licensed by the State of Oregon;
ANDOne year of post-master's degree experience in the behavioral health field.

PREFERENCESPreference will be awarded to candidates who are LCSW, CSWA or eligible for LCSW. Qualified candidates will be eligible for licensure supervision if hired.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTSMust 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.Must possess, or obtain within 6 months of hire, State of Oregon Civil Commitment Coordination and Investigation Certification.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 driver's license in the applicant's 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:
http:
//apps.Co.Marion.Or.Us/APAP/.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 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:
http:
//apps.Co.Marion.Or.Us/APAP/policy.Aspx?p=policy&
Pid=518.This assignment is represented by a union.This is a full-time position, which is eligible for overtime.Typical Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 8:
00 a.M.
- 5:
00 p.M. with flexibility depending upon the needs of the department and program.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Working knowledge of community mental health concepts or chemical dependency case management and treatment services;
individual assessment, treatment planning and treatment protocols;
mental health disordersand 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;
bends forward;
stoops;
climbs 1 floor of stairs;
reaches overhead;
lifts, pushes, pulls and carries up to 15 lbs.;
move carts weighing up to 15 lbs.;
operates a keyboard;
speaks clearly and audibly;
reads a 12 pt. font;
hears a normal level of speech;
works in areas that maybe exposed to heat, cold, dust, smoke, noise, and chemicals;
works in areas that maybe wet or uneven.
Additional Information and/or Attachments
We offer the following retention bonus, prorated based on FTE:
$3,000 bonus after six months of continuous employment$3,000 bonus after twelve months of continuous employment

We offer tuition assistance for employees interested in professional development towards a profession in behavioral health.Up to $20,000 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

Marion County offers a generous benefits package to regular employees working 50% or more of the regularly scheduled work week and their eligible dependents. Temporary employees and part-time regular employees working less than 50% of the regularly scheduled work week are not eligible for benefits.

Most regular positions in this classification are represented by Marion County Employees Association (MCEA). For a summary of benefits, click here. For a complete and detailed overview of the MCEA benefits package, click here, and select MCEA Benefits from the left menu or Marion County Employees Association (MCEA) from the page links. Regular and temporary employees are represented by MCEA.

Salary and benefits are subject to union contract negotiations and may change as a result.