About the position
Washington County Behavioral Health Division within the Health and Human Services (HHS) Department is recruiting for an Aid and Assist Monitor to join our Aid and Assist Team! Effective 5/31/2025, this recruitment will open continuous until filled. Applications will be reviewed as received, and the posting may be closed at any time without further notice. Washington County reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any point during the posting period. It is anticipated that the first initial application screening will start the week of 6/23/2025 for the applications submitted by Sunday, 6/22/2025. This posting will remain open, and applications received after 6/22/2025 may be considered if needed. Washington County HHS cares for people, animals and the environment. We envision Washington County as a healthy, equitable and supportive community. The Behavioral Health Division provides a wide array of services and supports including those to individuals involved in the criminal justice system.
Responsibilities
- Conduct Community Restoration (CR) Consultation Evaluations; complete related paperwork and attend and testify at hearings as necessary.
- Develop Community Restoration Plans based on identified needs; work with the patient, the court, attorneys, collaterals, and providers to implement and monitor the ongoing efficacy of the Plan.
- Monitor client adherence to CR court orders and report to the court as ordered and needed.
- Perform related Jail Diversion duties as assigned.
- Refer clients to outside agencies for social, economic, housing, and medical services as needed; arrange and coordinate service provision for those in and out of jail and OSH custody.
- Provide mental health and Aid and Assist education services to clients, families, provider agencies, and other stakeholders.
- Perform Psychiatric Security Review Board (PSRB), Community Restoration, Inmate Council Program (ICP), and Jail Diversion back-up support to those teams as requested by supervisor.
- Provide Psychological First Aid to citizens when necessary.
- Attend advisory committees and coordinate meetings as necessary.
Requirements
- A Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or related field.
- Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in providing case management or services coordination in a human services related field.
- Must be certified by the Mental Health and Addictions Certification Board of Oregon as a Qualified Mental Health Professional or hold an approved clinical license and meet the criteria of a Qualified Mental Health Professional as defined in the Oregon Administrative Rules.
Nice-to-haves
- Good understanding of the intersection of criminal justice and behavioral health.
- Experience in clinical risk assessment.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Job stability.
- Opportunity to serve and support a diverse community.
