Mental Health Associate - Family Support Specialist

Lane County•Mental Health Building, OR

4d•Remote

About The Position

Lane County Behavioral Health is looking for two dynamic Qualified Mental Health Associate/Family Support Specialists (FSS) to join our team. These positions work conjointly as mobile crisis service responders for our Mobile Crisis Service program (MCS) and as a case manager for the Mobile Response Stabilization Services (MRSS) program. MRSS is a program new to that County that was created to connect youth and families to mental health services and to provide stabilization after they’ve experienced a mental health crisis. These positions will work directly with youth and families that have recently utilized Mobile Crisis Services in addition to responding in two-person teams to crisis calls across Lane County. Primary duties of this position include: Provide family engagement and emotional support Crisis support and de-escalation Safety planning with families and youth Resource navigation and advocacy Parent and youth skill building and coaching Intensive case management to help families and youth connected to needed resources Help parents/caregivers engage in treatment planning and decision-making Provide consistent follow-up and communication based on family needs Ensure accurate records are kept and collaborate with the MRSS team These positions work in a multi-disciplinary team that includes a Qualified Mental Health Professional and a Child Psychiatrist. This program provides up to 56 days of additional support for families and youth after crisis interventions have been offered. Lane County Behavioral Health is looking for dedicated individuals who are focused on solutions, with a passion to serve and who are driven to connect. These positions do require you are registered as a Family Support Specialist on the Oregon Health authority Traditional Health Care Worker Registry. 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. Lane County employees may be eligible for student loan repayment: See links below. Public Service Loan Forgiveness National Health Service Corps Find out from Lane County employees how it is to work for the Behavioral Health division.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a behavioral science field from an accredited university with major course work in a mental health field, psychology, sociology or a related field.
At least one year of work experience working directly with mentally or emotionally disturbed clients, and a combination of education, training and/or work experience in a behavioral sciences field that totals two additional years, plus the required competencies.
A combination of at least three year's relevant work, education, training or experience, AND have the competencies necessary to a) communicate effectively, b) understand mental health assessment treatment and service terminology and to apply the concepts, and c) provide psychosocial skills development and to implement interventions prescribed on a treatment plan within their scope of practice, is qualifying.
QMHA Certification through MHACBO
NPI
Transcripts
Diploma
CV or Resume
Possession of, or ability to obtain within one (1) year of hire, the status as a Family Support Specialist on the Oregon Health authority Traditional Health Care Worker Registry, to be maintained throughout employment.
A Family Support Specialist is someone who has direct experiences in a parenting role of a child with complex mental health needs.
Must be in possession of a valid driver's license at time of application, and a valid Oregon Driver's license by time of appointment.
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.
Lane County will verify license and certification status.
The county will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications.

Nice To Haves

Passion to Serve
Driven to Connect
Focused on Solutions

Responsibilities

Provide family engagement and emotional support
Crisis support and de-escalation
Safety planning with families and youth
Resource navigation and advocacy
Parent and youth skill building and coaching
Intensive case management to help families and youth connected to needed resources
Help parents/caregivers engage in treatment planning and decision-making
Provide consistent follow-up and communication based on family needs
Ensure accurate records are kept and collaborate with the MRSS team