Crisis Clinician 2 (Underfill) - Civil Commitment Investigator

Marion County • Salem, OR

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Marion County is hiring a full-time Civil Commitment Investigator to provide assessments and treatment to individuals and families, deliver crisis assessment and intervention services, and support people with complex behavioral health needs and diagnoses. The position works closely with hospitals, courts, community agencies, individuals, and families. It requires sound professional judgment, effective communication, collaboration, and the ability to handle sensitive situations with professionalism and compassion. Civil commitment investigation training will be provided, and licensure supervision is available.

The role conducts pre-commitment investigations and crisis assessments in hospitals, correctional environments, private residences, community organizations, and other community settings. The investigator assesses mental status, diagnosis, functioning, dangerousness, and service needs; coordinates care and referrals; and advocates for client rights and least restrictive interventions. The position is on-site in Marion County, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. In emergencies, the employee may be asked to perform duties outside their regular assignment or work an extended or flexible schedule.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Recreational Therapy, Music Therapy, Art Therapy, or a behavioral science field; or a bachelor’s degree in Nursing with an Oregon license; or a bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy with an Oregon license; or status as a second-year graduate student waivered as a QMHP by the Oregon Health Authority.
• For Crisis Clinician 2, at least one year of full-time, post-Master’s degree experience in the behavioral health field.
• Eligible for Salem Hospital Credentialing.
• Current driver’s license in the applicant’s state of residence and an acceptable driving history.
• Pass a criminal history background check, including fingerprinting.
• Must not be excluded from federal health care programs or federal procurement and non-procurement activities.
• Pass a pre-employment drug screen, including testing for marijuana.
• Working knowledge of community mental health concepts and/or chemical dependency case management and treatment services; individual assessment, treatment planning and protocols; mental health disorders; and diagnostic classifications.
• Ability to establish positive working relationships with employees, individuals and families, agencies, and the public; prepare timely, concise, complete clinical documentation; collaborate within a team; and act professionally with regard to ethics and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Investigate hospital holds, magistrate’s orders, and two-party petitions using collateral information and face-to-face interviews.
• Recommend discharge from a hold or pursue court proceedings for a civil commitment hearing, and attend court hearings.
• Provide consultation and training to hospitals, community members, and agencies about civil commitment processes and procedures.
• Maintain professional partnerships and boundaries with hospital staff and community professionals.
• Safely engage individuals under investigation in hospitals, correctional environments, private residences, community organizations, and other community locations.
• Provide telephone or in-person counseling and crisis intervention to individuals, families, and concerned others, including children and adults with a range of presenting concerns.
• Independently assess mental status, diagnosis, level of functioning, dangerousness, and specific service needs; screen individuals for psychiatric hospitalization.
• Develop plans with individuals and families to address immediate needs and obtain services; make decisions about involuntary commitment when an individual is unwilling to seek services, based on dangerousness and ability to care for self.
• Maintain knowledge of and contact with community agencies, make appropriate referrals, help individuals access services, and follow up to ensure needs are met.
• Advocate for client rights, ethical considerations, service needs, and least restrictive care interventions.
• Attend the monthly BHCC team meeting and perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.
• In an emergency, make a reasonable effort to report to work and be prepared to perform duties outside the regular assignment or work an extended or flexible schedule.
• Complete Incident Command System 100 and 700 training.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Tuition assistance reimbursement of up to $2,500 per year for tuition and/or other educational expenditures, subject to county policy.
• Eligible full-time county employees may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness after 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level