Job Description
**This recruitment has been reopened for additional applicants and will remain
open until filled. If you have already applied for recruitment #554-2024-21,
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.**
Did you just finish your masters degree? Are you just starting your career as
a mental health counselor or social worker? If so, we have an exciting
opportunity for you get excellent training, valuable experience, increase your
clinical skills, and receive free licensure supervision!
Marion County Adult Behavioral Health hiring mental health therapists for
their expanding Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team. In this position,
you would provide mental health therapy to individuals diagnosed with serious
and persistent mental illnesses (SPMI). You would get to work closely with
other providers on the adult outpatient team, including other therapists,
skills trainers, case managers, peer support specialists, prescribers, and
supported employment and education specialists. An ideal candidate would have
great communication skills, be flexible, enjoy a challenge, and have creative
problem-solving skills.
An ideal candidate would appreciate diversity in their workday, enjoy being
out and about in the community, believe that recovery is possible, and love
working closely with a team! We offer great benefits, superb training, and
provide LPC and LCSW licensure supervision.
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 employees first paycheck.
For those relocating from outside of Oregon, we provide the following
relocation package:
* Up to $3,000 reimbursement of moving expenses
* Relocation 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**
Provide behavioral health services to individuals with serious and persistent
mental health conditions and co-occurring substance use disorders who are
enrolled in Assertive Community Treatment (ACT), with the majority of services
provided in the community (i.e., individuals homes, hospitals, jails,
licensed care, shelters, etc). Services include:
* Provide intake and annual comprehensive mental health assessments, including assessing mental health andor behavioral symptoms using a variety of standard assessment tools, individual functional skills, determining treatment needs, developing individualized treatment plans, directing provision of treatment services, and complete other related required paperwork per Office of Mental Health and Addiction Services Oregon Administrative Rules.
* Provide individual and group therapy services to individuals using a variety of evidence-based practices as clinically indicated, which may include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS), Collaborative Problem-Solving (CPI), and Motivational Interviewing.
* Provide case management to include determining individual service needs, eligibility, and appropriateness of services; making referrals and coordinating with other agencies to obtain services and resources for individuals; and advocacy and brokerage on behalf of client to access community resources, benefits, and entitlements.
* Provide crisis assessment and specific intervention services, which may include development of safetycrisis plans and suicide and self-harm risk assessments with supervisor oversight.
* Provide consultation to family members and other responsible parties involved in individuals care and well-being.
* Work on development of individuals natural supports.
* May provide skills training focused on daily living and community integration.
* Employee must be able to drive county vehicles.
* Participate in after-hours on call rotation to provide coverage to support to individuals in crisis and to provide consultation and coordination with other agencies and providers.
* 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.
* Participate fully as a member of the Marion County Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team 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. Work with a team of clinicians and supervisor for clinical supervision, treatment planning, staff and departmental meetings, and trainings.
* Other job duties as assigned by your 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 TRAINING**
* Masters degree in psychology, social work, recreational therapy, music therapy, art therapy or a behavioral science field; **OR**
* Bachelors degree in nursing, or occupational therapy and licensed by the State of Oregon; **AND**
* One year of postgraduate degree experience in the behavioral health field.
****Preference****
* Preference points will be awarded to candidates who are LCSW, CSWA or eligible for LCSW. Qualified candidates will be eligible for licensure supervision if hired.
****SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS****
* ****Must 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.
* 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:
* 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 sensitivespecial 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:
* This assignment is represented by a union.
* This is a full-time position, which is eligible for overtime.
* Typical Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00a.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 andor 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; sits; stands; moves
about the work area; climbs 1 floor of stairs; oper
Job Tags
Full time, Immediate start, Relocation, Relocation package, Relocation bonus, Flexible hours, Monday to Friday,