Court & Diversion Specialist

Washington County•Salinas, CA

3d•$84,160 - $102,270•Hybrid

About The Position

Washington County Behavioral Health Division within the Health and Human Services Department is seeking a Court & Diversion Specialist for its Forensic team. The position serves as an operational and clinical bridge between the department, local courts, and justice-system partners for individuals involved in the Aid and Assist process under ORS 161.365 and ORS 161.370. Work takes place primarily in courtroom, jail, and community settings. The specialist coordinates weekly docket preparation, tracks judicial outcomes, provides real-time technical and programmatic guidance to legal stakeholders, and conducts specialized evaluations. The role also identifies and pursues opportunities for jail and Oregon State Hospital diversion, connecting clients with community restoration and support frameworks. The position may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule, including remote work.

Requirements

Meet one of the following qualifications: hold a psychiatrist license to practice in Oregon; hold a physician license to practice in Oregon; have a graduate degree in psychology, social work, psychiatric nursing, or another mental health-related field; or hold Qualified Mental Health Professional certification or an approved clinical license and meet Oregon Administrative Rules criteria for a Qualified Mental Health Professional.
Some positions may require obtaining a specific certification within an allotted time.
Successfully pass a background check after an offer.
Knowledge of community mental health services, Coordinated Care Organizations, and local treatment networks, including program scope boundaries and non-supplantation principles.
Skill in conducting targeted clinical and functional evaluations for community restoration in secure and community environments.
Crisis de-escalation and communication skills to interact effectively with clients experiencing acute psychiatric symptoms or distress.
Ability to work as part of an internal forensic team and coordinate effectively with external county, judicial, and behavioral health partners.

Responsibilities

Coordinate weekly docket preparation.
Track judicial outcomes.
Provide real-time technical and programmatic guidance to legal stakeholders.
Conduct specialized evaluations, including targeted clinical and functional evaluations for community restoration in secure and community environments.
Identify and pursue opportunities for jail and Oregon State Hospital diversion.
Connect clients with community restoration and support frameworks.
Coordinate with county, judicial, and behavioral health partners.