Mental Health Therapist 2 (Underfill MHT1) - Children's Behavioral Health
Company: Marion County
Location: Salem
Posted on: September 18, 2023
Job Description:
This recruitment has been reopened for additional applicants and
will remain open until filled. If you have already applied for
recruitment #554-2023-22, 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.
Are you interested in helping youth and their families live vibrant
and healthy lives? -Are you interested in being part of a positive
and strength-based team working together to provide quality
behavioral health services to our community? - If so, we have the
job for you! - Children's Behavioral Health in Salem is hiring a
mental health therapist to join our team. -The prospective
candidate will provide individual and family therapy, conduct
mental health assessments, and provide other therapeutic supports
such as case management and coordination of care. -If you enjoy a
diverse workday and professional growth, this may be the
opportunity you are looking for. -We offer great benefits, LPC and
LCSW licensure supervision, and we are a qualifying site for Public
Service Loan Forgiveness
Wages:Mental Health Specialist 1: -$25.02 - $33.51 -hr
Mental Health Specialist 2: -$30.33 - $40.69 -hr
MENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST 1 DESCRIPTION:
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
Plans and carries out recreational, social and skills training
activities; performs case management and counseling functions with
consumers and their families; facilitates counseling and/or skills
training groups; performs related duties as required. -Primary
responsibility of this class is case management and counseling,
without responsibility for developing and implementing specific
programs in the community.
MENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST -2 DESCRIPTION:GENERAL STATEMENT OF
DUTIES
Provides independent functional assessment and treatment of
clients; provides crisis intervention services; assists in the
development and implementation of behavioral health services to the
community, including treatment groups; performs related duties as
required. -Primary responsibility of this class is to provide
crisis intervention, case management, and treatment services,
including intensive services, to consumers and their families
and/or to develop and implement specific services in the community.
Typical Duties - Duties include, but are not limited to the
following
- Provides individual and family therapy to children, adolescents
and Transition age youth in the Salem and surrounding communities.
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- Provides intake mental health assessments including screening
for A/D issues.
- Documents services to meet contract, administrative rule and
billing requirements. Expectation is that employee will strive for
30 hours per week to be scheduled with therapy, client support,
committee work and approved training. -
- Provides consultation, training and orientation regarding
mental health and co-occurring disorders treatment to team members,
student interns and other professionals. -
- Provides case management services to clients. -
- Assists clients and families with accessing community
supports/resources. -
- Assists with making referrals for services.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 TRAININGMental Health Specialist 1 Minimum
Qualifications:
- Possession of a graduate degree in Psychology, Social Work,
Recreational Therapy, Music Therapy, Art Therapy or a behavioral
science field, or possession of a bachelor's degree in Nursing and
licensed by the State of Oregon, or possession of a bachelor's
degree in Occupational Therapy and licensed by the State of Oregon;
OR -second year graduate students -waivered -as -QMHP's -by the
Oregon Health Authority.Additional requirement for Mental Health
Specialist 2 level:
- In addition to the educational requirements above, the Mental
Health Specialist 2 must have at least one year of full-time,
post-graduate degree experience in the behavioral health
fieldSPECIAL -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. -
- 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 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/.
- 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 1 late clinic 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. or 4/10 hour shifts, with
flexibility depending upon the needs of the department and program.
-KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Working knowledge of: community mental health concepts and/or
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;
operates a keyboard; lifts up to 15 lbs.; pushes, pulls, carries
items and moves carts weighing up to 15 lbs.; speaks with a clear
and audible voice; reads a 12 pt. font; hears a whispered speech
level; may work in areas exposed to dust, second hand smoke
(outreach), noise, vibration or chemicals; may work in areas that
are wet. Additional Information and/or Attachments Your well-being
is important to us and we offer a comprehensive benefits package.
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.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 employmentWe
offer tuition assistance for employees interested in professional
development towards a profession in behavioral health.
- Up to $7,500 to reimburse for tuition, licensure and/or other
educational expenditures. According to the Marion County policy
Administrative policies regarding tuition payments. The policy can
be found at: -Marion County Tuition Payment Policy 303 PUBLIC
SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS Marion County is a qualifying public
employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. - Through
the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, full-time employees
working at the County may qualify for forgiveness of the remaining
balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments under
a qualifying repayment plan. - Questions about your loan
eligibility should be directed to your loan servicer or the US
Department of Education. VETERANS' PREFERENCE Applicants are
eligible to use Veterans' Preference when applying with Marion
County in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235 and OAR
105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. - Preference will be awarded only if
the applicant meets the minimum requirements of the position and
attaches the required documentation at the time of application.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR VETERANS' PREFERENCE
- One of the following:
- MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from
Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215); OR
- Letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs indicating
receipt of a non-service connected pension; OR
- Certification that discharge or release from active duty under
honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after
the submission of the certificate.
- In addition to one of the above documents, Disabled Veterans
must also submit one of the following:
- A copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the
Department of Veterans Affairs; OR
- Certification that medical separation from active duty under
honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after
the submission of the certificate. You can request copies of your
military service record through the National Archives website at
http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/ Marion
County is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Veteran and
Disability employer committed to increasing the diversity of its
workforce.PandoLogic. Keywords: Mental Health Counselor, Location:
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