**RECRUITING TO FILL THREE (3) POSITIONS**
ABOUT THE JOB
As a member of the team, you would provide traditional Outpatient services while representing the values of Polk County Behavioral Health; client focused, trauma informed, integrity, respect and collaboration. Clinicians typically specialize in working with a primary population of adults or youth and their families, while developing a professional range according to your interests. Clinicians should possess the ability to provide services to individuals with a variety of diagnoses: anxiety, depression, PTSD, bi-polar disorder, substance use disorders, and psychosis. Clinicians utilize a variety of evidenced-based treatment models and perform a variety of community based treatment services.
WORK LOCATION
This position may be eligible for hybrid in-office/remote work as allowed by policy and approved by the supervisor.
BONUS ELIGIBLE
*Licensed candidates may be eligible for an additional 6% pay differential.
*Licensed MH providers who are also credentialed as a CADC may be eligible for up to an additional 8% pay differential.
*This position is eligible for a Commitment Bonus equivalent to 3 months salary with an agreement to stay with Polk County Behavioral Health for a period of at least 24 months.
UNDERFILL
This position may be underfilled with a MH Specialist I. Please refer to the classification specifications for details.
Polk County, the Organization:
Polk County takes pride in knowing that our employees are what makes the County a great place to work. We have a strong desire for each employee to feel respected; connected to the department they work for as well as other County departments and the community at large; and know that they are critical to County business. We understand that work may be necessary, but not what should define each individual. We all have diverse personalities and interests away from the job, and at Polk County we encourage our employees to be connected to something bigger than work.
Benefits:
Our Community:
Polk County is located in the Willamette Valley just an hour from the Pacific Coast to the west and an hour from Portland to the north. The population is approximately 87,000 and the county spans about 744 square miles, with two thirds of the western part of the county being forest. National protected areas include the Baskett Slough National Wildlife Refuge and Siuslaw National Forest.
The County is part of the agricultural richness the Willamette Valley has to offer. In recent decades, the valley has also become a major wine producer, with Polk County being one of the best in the area. The valley is often known as the “Oregon Wine Country”. Polk County has over 25 wineries alone.
Polk County also houses the beautiful liberal arts college, Western Oregon University, and is only 30 miles from Oregon State University. Western was an inaugural winner of the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) award. This award recognizes universities and colleges that have demonstrated the highest level of commitment and action towards fostering a campus community that celebrates all the many facets of diversity. WOU is one of the most diverse universities in Oregon and has a higher percentage of Latino students in the Oregon University system.
Please refer to the Class Specifications for the full job descriptions and minimum experience, education and training requirements for this position.
Mental Health Specialist I
Mental Health Specialist II
** A cover letter is 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. **
Polk County is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities will be provided upon request.
Benefits Overview:
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:
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:
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