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- Description
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**RECRUITING TO FILL TWO POSITIONS**Polk County is located in Oregon’s beautiful Willamette Valley. If you seek a position where voices are heard and contributions are valued and recognized, consider Polk County. Every employee plays a critical role providing helpful and friendly service to make a difference to the citizens and communities that we serve. We offer a generous benefits package which includes county contribution to health insurance, fully paid retirement in PERS paid life insurance, long term care, paid holidays and more!Provides extensive behavioral health treatment in a clinic or other community setting. Conducts comprehensive mental health assessments. Provides counseling and crisis services to a complex variety of clients, which may include adolescents, children, adults and families. Coordinates with other agencies in serving the needs of the client. Participates in program development, implementation, and evaluation.
- Principal Duties
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An employee in this classification may perform any of the following duties. However, these examples do not include all the specific tasks which an employee may be expected to perform.
- Provides comprehensive mental health assessment, individual service planning, counseling, crisis screening and support services to clients.
- Provides support and consultation to Intake Coordinator by screening clients who may qualify for urgent or emergent response. Follows crisis protocols.
- Participates in Utilization Review and Clinical Review of client progress through committee and Multi-Disciplinary Staffing.
- Conducts groups, therapy and screening services using Evidence Based interventions and curricula.
- Supports the efforts of the clinic; maintains active participation in departmental meetings and clinical supervision. Participates in meeting the department’s quality assurance standards and assists in program development, implementation and evaluation.
- Completes all clinical documentation thoroughly and accurately in accordance with departmental standards.
- Develops, supports, and maintains a positive working relationship with community partners. Serves on committees as assigned.
- Coordinates with other agencies in serving the needs of the client. Refers clients to appropriate services as necessary.
- Conducts training, educational and information programs for agency personnel, schools and other community groups.
- Performs related duties as required.
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- Education, Experience and Training
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Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling or related mental health field plus three years experience in treating mental health disorders, including one year in mental health outpatient treatment; or any equivalent combination of experience and training.
- Supplemental Information
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Must possess and maintain licensure under the State of Oregon Board of Licensed Social Workers, Board of Licensed Professional Counselors & Therapists, or QMHP Certification through the Mental Health and Addiction Certification Board of Oregon.
Must possess and maintain a valid Oregon driver’s license and automobile insurance, and have access to and use of a personal automobile as a condition of employment.
** A cover letter and résumé are required. If you are a military veteran and want to apply for Veterans’ Hiring Preference, you must attach the Veterans’ Preference Form (available on our website) and your DD-214/215 and/or disability letter. **
DO NOT ATTACH ANY OTHER DOCUMENTS (transcripts, letters of recommendation, certificates, etc.) They will not be considered at the application stage. You may bring them to the interview if you are selected to interview. **
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Benefits Overview:
- Polk County offers a generous benefits package to support employees’ physical, financial and emotional well-being. Benefits are available to regular status employees working 20 or more hours per week.
- Part time employees receive pro-rated benefits.
- Benefits will vary according to bargaining unit.
- Temporary employees are not eligible for benefits.
Health Insurance (medical, dental, Rx and vision): We offer Kaiser Permanente and PacificSource. Coverage varies according to bargaining unit. Employee share of the premium will vary according to bargaining unit and full-time or part-time status.
Paid Leave:
- Vacation: New full-time employees generally earn 12 vacation days per year; this increases with years of service. Part-time employees earn a pro-rated amount.
- Holidays: A generous number of paid holidays annually. This will vary according to bargaining unit.
- Personal Leave Days: These are floating holidays. The number of Personal Leave Days varies according to bargaining unit.
- Sick Leave: 8 hours per month (pro-rated for part time) with no maximum accrual.
- Other Leaves: Jury duty, bereavement, military.
Retirement: We participate in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Polk County picks up the employee’s share of the retirement contribution (6% of wages.) See the PERS website for more information: www.pers.state.or.us
Employee Assistance Program: Provides a variety of counseling options and/or online information for emotional well-being, relationships, financial, health, legal and personal growth.
Optional Benefits Include:
- Deferred Compensation: Employees may elect to participate in a 457(b) deferred compensation plan through convenient payroll deductions. We offer the Oregon Savings Growth Plan and Nationwide.
- Life Insurance: Polk County provides basic life insurance and AD&D at no cost to employees. Additional insurance is available to purchase.
- Flexible Spending Accounts: Option to participate in this pre-tax plan to cover eligible health and dependent care expenses.
- Aflac: Employees have the option of participating in a variety of Aflac plans.
