Crisis Clinician 2 (Underfill) - Part-time Weekend Screener

Marion County • Salem, OR

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Marion County is hiring a part-time Crisis Clinician 2 to provide crisis intervention evaluations and assessment and treatment services at a 24/7 community crisis center. The position works with a team to assess people who come to the center and also partners with local emergency rooms, juvenile detention, and community-based crisis response. Work takes place at multiple locations, including Salem, Silverton, and Santiam Hospital emergency departments, juvenile detention, community outreach settings, and the Behavioral Health Crisis Center. Driving is required. The role receives 24/7 supervision support and training, and licensure supervision is available.

The position is 20 hours per week, Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. It is a benefited, union-represented position and is eligible for overtime. Crisis Clinician 2 wages are $36.55–$48.96 per hour. The position works under a supervisor who assigns work, establishes goals, and reviews results. It does not ordinarily supervise others, but may act as a Clinical Supervisor designee and may assist with supervision of practicum students or volunteers.

In an emergency, the employee is expected to make a reasonable effort to report to work and may be assigned duties outside their usual responsibilities or asked to work an extended or flexible schedule. Staff must complete Incident Command System 100 and 700 training. The position is safety-sensitive and requires a pre-employment drug screen, including marijuana testing, as well as a criminal history check with fingerprinting. Salem Hospital privileges must be held or obtained within six months of hire.

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 and a State of Oregon license; or a bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy and a State of Oregon license; or be a second-year graduate student waived 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.
• Current driver's license in the applicant's state of residence and an acceptable driving history.
• Possess or obtain Salem Hospital privileges within six months of hire.
• Pass a criminal history background check, including fingerprinting.
• Pass a pre-employment drug screen, including testing for marijuana.
• Not be excluded from participation in federal health care programs or federal procurement and non-procurement activities.
• 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 coworkers, clients and families, other agencies, and the public.
• Ability to prepare concise, complete, timely, and professional clinical documentation regarding treatment and progress.
• Ability to work within a team and collaborate with team members.
• Knowledge of and ability to act professionally in accordance with a code of ethics and confidentiality requirements.
• Complete Incident Command System 100 and 700 training.

Nice To Haves

• Preference is awarded to applicants who are licensed.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling by telephone or in person to crisis clients, their families, or concerned others.
• Intervene with children and adults presenting a wide range of problems, including thoughts or plans of violence and major psychiatric illness.
• Independently assess mental status, diagnosis, level of functioning, dangerousness, and service needs.
• Screen individuals for psychiatric hospitalization.
• Develop plans with clients and families to address immediate needs and obtain services.
• When a client is unwilling to seek services, make decisions regarding involuntary commitment based on dangerousness and ability to care for themselves.
• Maintain knowledge of and contact with community agencies, make appropriate referrals, support access to needed services, and follow up as needed.
• Advocate for client rights, ethical considerations, service needs, and least restrictive care and intervention.
• Attend monthly Behavioral Health Crisis Center team meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• In an emergency, make a reasonable effort to report to work and perform duties outside regular assignments as needed.

Benefits

• Benefited position
• 24/7 supervision support and training
• Licensure supervision
• Tuition assistance of up to $2,500 per year for tuition and/or other educational expenditures, subject to Marion County policy
• Potential eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness for qualifying full-time County employees

What This Job Offers

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