Mental Health Specialist (Mobile Crisis Unit) Overnight Shift Multiple Positions

Job ID: 107337

Location: Oregon City, Oregon

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary:Regular

CLACKAMAS COUNTY CORE VALUES

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Clackamas County employees work to serve the public and enrich our community. In that spirit, we pledge to hold ourselves to these standards at all times in our interactions with customers and one another:

• Service

• Professionalism

• Integrity

• Respect

• Individual accountability

• Trust

By incorporating these values into our daily routines, we can better serve our customers, ourselves and our projects. We’re always looking to improve. That’s the Clackamas County SPIRIT.

https://www.clackamas.us/countyadmin/spirit

Clackamas County is committed to building a community where people thrive, have a sense of safety, connection, and belonging, so that everyone is honored and celebrated for the richness in diversity they bring.

We encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds and lived experience to apply.

CLOSE DATE

This position will remain open until filled. The first application review will be Tuesday, February 20, 2024.

We reserve the right to close this recruitment at any time on or after that date.

PAY AND BENEFITS

Clackamas County is committed to offering a high-quality benefits package to support employees and their families.

Mental Health Specialist 2 (licensed):

Annual Pay Range: $83,420.32 – $105,530.57

Hourly Pay Range: $40.105921 – $50.735849

Mental Health Specialist 1 (unlicensed):

Annual Pay Range: $68,868.87 – $87,447.48

Hourly Pay Range: $33.110035 – $42.042059

• Salary offers will be made within the posted pay range and will be based on a candidate’s experience (paid or unpaid) that is directly relevant to the position.

• Positions that require swing or overnight shift work schedules may be eligible for a shift differential

• Positions that require regular scheduled work on Saturday and/or Sunday may be eligible for a shift differential

• Position that require on-call as part of their regular scheduled shift may be eligible for on-call pay

*Additional details regarding pay differentials and on-call work schedules can be found in the https://dochub.clackamas.us/documents/drupal/45dcf0b4-5da0-422d-98ef-d18e5eced2c8, pages 24-25.

In addition to competitive wages, Clackamas County offers an attractive benefits package for employees in regular status positions.

Most benefits, including Medical & Dental, start the first of the month after date of hire!

Clackamas County proudly offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, including competitive wages, cost-of-living adjustments, merit increases (for eligible employees), and a robust sick and vacation plan for regular status employees.

We encourage and support employee health and wellness by offering, health and wellness classes and events, and alternative care benefits, so you can customize your wellness needs to fit your lifestyle.

There may be options for loan forgiveness while working with a government/public agency with the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

Employee benefits become effective the first of the month following an employee’s date of hire.

Attractive benefits package and incentives for employees in regular status positions are detailed below.

Generous paid time off package, including:

• 12 hours of vacation accrued per month

• Eligible newly hired employees will have the one-time option to frontload their first year of vacation accruals in compliance with https://dochub.clackamas.us/documents/drupal/a51ff5d3-d243-49ba-aa11-15324f4c0bf8! This means you have access to vacation time at time of hire.

• 8 hours of sick accrued per month

• 10 paid holidays and 1 personal day per year

Other Benefits:

• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP):

• Employer paid 6% PERS retirement contribution (The county currently pays the employee’s share of the retirement contribution.)

• OPSRP members get vested after five years of contributions or when they reach age 65

• A Choice of Medical Plans that include chiropractic coverage, alternative care, vision, and prescription drug coverage

• A Choice of Dental Plans

• Robust EAP and wellness programs, including gym discounts and wellness education classes

• Longevity pay

• Other retirement Savings Options that allow for additional retirement funds savings, including an option to contribute a portion of employee earnings on a pre or post-tax basis to a 457b Deferred Compensation Plan

• A variety of additional optional benefits (see links below for additional information)

This is a full time County position represented by the Employees’ Association.

https://dochub.clackamas.us/documents/drupal/1e311321-f9ff-4daa-8753-bbdfb4e8d1b4

http://www.clackamas.us/des/benefits.html

JOB DETAILS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Clackamas County’s Behavioral Health Division (CCBHD) is seeking experienced, energetic and adaptable mental health professionals to join our Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT). As a Mental Health Specialist on the MCRT, you will provide face to face crisis intervention services to individuals and families experiencing mental health emergencies in Clackamas County. Referrals for contact may come through the Clackamas Crisis and Support Line, any law enforcement jurisdiction in Clackamas County, police dispatch, or 988. This position is part of Clackamas County’s 24/7 mobile crisis response service and as such will receive support from clinical supervisors and other mobile crisis clinicians. The individual in these positions will partner closely with law enforcement personnel.

Primary responsibilities for this position include providing field-based risk assessment, crisis intervention, case management, consultation, and referral for a variety of individuals in need. Secondary responsibilities include outreach engagement of clients and families struggling with symptoms of mental illness and substance abuse, support to frequent callers of crisis support lines and 911 as a result of symptoms of mental illness, and outreach and education to community organizations to help them better respond to individuals experiencing symptoms of mental health.

Since this is a field-based position, the ideal candidate will have a history of working with individuals in a variety of settings (i.e. field, homes, schools, etc.). Other desired skills and experience include: history of working with law enforcement, providing assessment and intervention to people across the lifespan in crisis; incorporating a person-centered, strengths-based recovery approach that includes peers and natural systems of support; a positive and collaborative attitude and approach in working with partners; a belief that every person we serve has the right to define and pursue their own definition of recovery; and a commitment to serving a diverse population while promoting equity, diversity and inclusion.

The work location for these positions is to be determined but will be located within Clackamas County. They are overnight, on-site positions and will partner with law enforcement. These positions share on-call coverage with other members of the mobile crisis team. Mental Health Specialists provide treatment to vulnerable individuals, many of whom may have limited resources. Professionals in these positions should thrive in a setting where they will work independently as well as in a team environment

Clackamas County is committed to building a workforce that reflects the community we serve. In that spirit, we encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds and experience, including those in recovery, or who identify as having lived experience.

*This position is currently open for a licensed or unlicensed, Mental Health Specialist. Clackamas County will consider unlicensed candidates with experience and/or a background providing treatment to individuals within the vulnerable population who experience mental health crises. If unlicensed, LCSW, LPC, LMFT or PsyD/PHD licensure is required within 4 years of hire and applicants must still meet QMHP criteria at time of hire.

Required Minimum Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*

• Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) as established by the Mental Health and Addiction Counseling Board of Oregon (MHACBO)

A “Qualified Mental Health Professional” (QMHP) means a Licensed Medical Provider or any other person meeting one or more of the following minimum qualifications as authorized by the Local Mental Health Authority or designee:

• A Bachelor’s degree in nursing and licensed by the State of Oregon;

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy and licensed by the State of Oregon;

• Graduate degree in psychology;

• Graduate degree in social work;

• Graduate degree in behavioral science field.

QMHPs must demonstrate the ability to conduct an assessment, including identifying precipitating events, assessing risk of harm to self and/or others, gathering histories of mental and physical heath, alcohol and other drug use, past mental health services and criminal justice contacts, assessing family, cultural, social and work relationships, and conducting mental status examination, complete a DSM diagnosis.

• If licensed, must have current licensure as an Oregon Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW); Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC); Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) or Licensed Psychologist (PsyD or PHD). If unlicensed, must have minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience that would provide the required knowledge and skills to perform the duties of the role. Must also receive licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) or Licensed Psychologist (PsyD or PHD) within four (4) years of hire.

• At least one (1) year experience working with adults and children with mental health and substance abuse issues.

• At least one (1) year experience providing assessment, triage, and crisis intervention with individuals who are in mental health crisis

• At least one (1) year experience assessing risk for suicide and/or danger to self or others

• Experience utilizing an electronic health record or similar computerized data system

• Must be willing to work overnight and weekend hours as part of the regular shift (*see Pay and Benefits section above for shift differential compensation)

• Must be willing to participate in an on-call schedule rotation as part of the regular work schedule (*see Pay and Benefits section above for on-call work compensation)

• Must possess and maintain a Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate.

• Must successfully pass the credentialing process.

Preferred Special Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*

• Current licensure in a behavioral health related field (LCSW, LPC, LMFT)

• Certification as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) I, II, Ill

• Experience working collaboratively with law enforcement, community partners, collateral service providers, and co-workers

• Experience working in a community based setting (i.e.: mobile outreach or crisis assessment, in-home counseling, schools, crisis clinics, etc.)

• Master’s Degree in psychology, social work, or behavioral science field