Mental Health Specialist 1 or 2
Mental Health Specialist 1:
$26.45 - $35.31 Hourly
Mental Health Specialist 2:
$31.39 - $41.95 Hourly
These positions are eligible for sign-on compensation of $4,500!
About the Position
Lane County Behavior Health is looking for a Mental Health Clinician to join our Adult Outpatient Team serving adults with severe and persistent mental illness in a community mental health setting. This skilled experienced mental health professional provides evidence-based treatments and supports. Day to day work includes providing assessment, treatment planning, individual and group therapy as well as some community outreach and crisis intervention.
The work is done collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team that includes mental health clinicians, peer support specialists, case managers, nursing and psychiatry as well as partner with other service providers in the community.
For this recruitment we are looking for dedicated individuals with a passion to serve adults with severe and persistent mental health needs. This position requires a QMHP certification or registration as a clinical associate. If you are driven to serve, this is the job for you!
Lane County employees may be eligible for student loan repayment:
See links below.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness-
National Health Service Corps-
About the Division
Lane County Behavioral Health provides services to more than 1,600 individuals with behavioral health conditions. We work with community partners to provide a continuum of care from prevention through treatment and aftercare in an environment that promotes a culture of resilience and recovery.
Schedule:
Monday - Friday; 8:
00am - 5:
00pm
This is an AFSCME represented position
Mental Health Specialist 1 Training &
Experience:
Master's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a mental health field, psychology, counseling, social work or a related field.
One year of some experience working directly with mentally or emotionally disturbed clients in the provision of behavioral health services is highly desirable.
Mental Health Specialist 2 Training &
Experience:
Master's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a mental health field, psychology, counseling, social work, or a related field.
Two years of responsible professional mental health experience, including one year of experience specific to the program or area of assignment.
An equivalent combination of experience and training that will demonstrate the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.
Special Requirements:
Transcripts
License or QMHP Certification
NPI
Diploma
CV or Resume
For MHS1 - QMHP Certification or enrolled as Clinical Social Work Associate, Licensed Professional Counselor Associate or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate
For MHS2 - Oregon Health Licensure required:
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Psychologist, or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Please provide a copy of your resume
Notes:
This position is subject to a full criminal offender information record check.
Offers of employment are contingent upon consenting to and successfully passing a drug screening test.
Please note that as part of the screening process Lane County will verify license and certification status.
One of the essential functions of this position is to travel within Lane County (occasionally outside of Lane County) to completed scheduled meetings.
Studies have shown that women and BIPOC individuals are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. The county will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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