Mental Health Therapist 2 - Civil Commitment Investigator
Company: Marion County
Location: Salem
Posted on: September 18, 2023
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Job Description:
This recruitment has been reopened for additional applicants. If
you have already applied for recruitment #554-2023-1, 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.
Marion County Acute and Forensic Behavioral Health is looking for
and individual with experience or interested in learning how to
conduct pre-commitment evaluations, investigations, and attending
civil commitment court proceedings. -Investigators will be
comfortable working with multiple agencies within the community
including Marion County District Attorney's Office, local and state
hospitals, community mental health agencies, jails, police
departments, as well as serving individuals in the community.
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Investigation duties include interviewing allegedly mentally ill
individuals, behavioral health staff, reviewing medical records,
requesting, and reviewing police reports, and conducting interviews
with witnesses to determine if an allegedly mentally ill individual
meets the legal criteria for involuntary commitment or other
alternatives. -Drafts and files clear and succinct investigation
court reports that captures evidence for civil commitment
proceedings. Additional responsibilities include providing
consultation to mental health providers community members on issues
pertaining to dangerousness and involuntary treatment; consulting
with care providers regarding delivery of services and treatment
plans for individuals under investigation or civil commitment;
working closely with staff from other county mental health
agencies, Oregon State Hospital, and residential treatment
facilities to coordinate ongoing care and legal status. -
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Our ideal candidate will possesses the knowledge and ability to
interpret Oregon Revised Statues (ORS) and Oregon Administrative
Rules (OAR). - Work as part of a cohesive team, seek consultation
when needed, and communicate effectively. This investigator will be
flexible and adapt to a variety of problems or needs, able to
prioritize and have good time management skills, and able to do
independent work successfully. Typical Duties - Duties include, but
are not limited to the following Pre-Commitment investigations: -
Investigates all Hospital Holds, Magistrate's Orders, and Two -
Party Petitions, using collateral information and face to face
interviews. Make recommendations to the court for discharge from
hold or pursue court proceedings for a civil commitment hearing.
Attends court hearings. - Provides consultation and training to
hospitals, community members and agencies regarding the civil
commitment process and procedures. -Understands and works within
the constraints of their role as a Civil Commitment Investigator,
as well as maintains professional partnerships and boundaries with
hospital staff and community professionals.
Community Engagement: -Investigations will be conducted in, but not
limited to the following locations: hospital and correctional
environments, private residences, and community organizations. When
in the community, commitment investigators will safely engage those
under investigation.
Crisis Assessments: -Provide counseling by telephone or in-person
to individuals in crisis and/or their families or concerned others.
-Intervene with both children and adults presenting problems
covering the full range of personal needs and include
thoughts/plans or violence toward others, and major psychiatric
illness. -Because of the wide spectrum of presenting problems, it
is necessary to have a comprehensive knowledge of psychopathology
and to be able to draw upon a wide range of therapeutic strategies
in counseling. Mental health assessments are conducted in a variety
of community locations; including but not limited to hospital and
correctional environments and community settings. -
Assessment of Mental Status: - Perform independent assessment of
mental status, diagnosis, level of functioning, dangerousness, and
specific needs for services. -Screen individual for psychiatric
hospitalization.
Planning Development: -Develop plan with an individual/family to
address immediate needs and plans to obtain services. -If the
individual is unwilling to seek services, make decisions regarding
involuntary commitment based on dangerousness and ability to care
for self.
Community Coordination: -Maintain current knowledge of, and contact
with, community agencies in order to make referrals appropriately.
-See that the individual gains access to the services they need,
and do follow-up work as needed, to make certain that the
individual's needs are being met.
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
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES -
Working knowledge of community mental health concepts 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; lifts
up to 15 lbs.; pushes, pulls, carries items and moves carts
weighing up to 10 lbs.; operates a keyboard, speaks with a clear
and audible voice; reads a 12 pt. font; hears a whispered level of
speech; may have exposure to heat, cold, dust, smoke, noise, or
chemicals; may work in areas that are uneven or 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 expensesRelocation
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 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
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