Mental Health Specialist 1 or 2
About The Position
Lane County Behavioral Health in Eugene, Oregon is seeking a skilled mental health clinician to serve the community of Lane County as a Civil Commitment Investigator. This is a full-time position within a supportive team environment. This position is eligible for telework after 6 months of employment and may also be eligible for an alternate work schedule. This position has no billing requirements. Regular duties include investigating inpatient psychiatric mental health holds by interviewing individuals alleged to have a mental illness and their families; reviewing medical records and police reports; and consulting with treatment providers to determine if an individual meets criteria for a civil commitment hearing. The investigator uses clinical knowledge and skills to determine recommendations. This work occurs in hospitals, the community, and in office. In this role, the investigator writes clear and succinct investigation court reports that captures evidence for civil commitment proceedings. Additional responsibilities include coordinating with other counties and the Oregon State Hospital, writing director’s custodies when appropriate, attending virtual hearings, and consulting with members of the community on issues pertaining to dangerousness and involuntary treatment. Investigators will also be cross trained as a post-commitment liaison to support committed patients in hospital and community settings. Our ideal candidate works as part of a cohesive team, seeks consultation when needed, has strong clinical writing skills, and communicates effectively. This investigator will be flexible, is able to prioritize, has time management skills, and successfully works independently. For this position, we are looking for individuals with a passion to serve adults with severe and persistent mental health needs who are also engaged in the Civil Commitment process. This position requires an unencumbered QMHP certification as well as certification as a Civil Commitment Investigator with OHA within 60 days of hire. 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
- Master's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a mental health field, psychology, counseling, social work or a related field.
- One year of some experience working directly with mentally or emotionally disturbed clients in the provision of behavioral health services is highly desirable (for Mental Health Specialist 1).
- Two years of responsible professional mental health experience, including one year of experience specific to the program or area of assignment (for Mental Health Specialist 2).
- QMHP Certification or enrolled as Clinical Social Work Associate, Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate (for Mental Health Specialist 1).
- Oregon Health Licensure required: Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Psychologist, or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (for Mental Health Specialist 2).
- An equivalent combination of experience and training that will demonstrate the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.
- Unencumbered QMHP certification
- Certification as a Civil Commitment Investigator with OHA within 60 days of hire
- Full criminal offender information record check
- Drug screening test
- DHS ORCHARDS background check
- QMHP Certification through MHACBO
- NPI number
Nice To Haves
- Works as part of a cohesive team
- Seeks consultation when needed
- Strong clinical writing skills
- Communicates effectively
- Flexible
- Able to prioritize
- Time management skills
- Successfully works independently
- Passion to serve adults with severe and persistent mental health needs who are also engaged in the Civil Commitment process
Responsibilities
- Investigating inpatient psychiatric mental health holds by interviewing individuals alleged to have a mental illness and their families
- Reviewing medical records and police reports
- Consulting with treatment providers to determine if an individual meets criteria for a civil commitment hearing
- Writing clear and succinct investigation court reports that captures evidence for civil commitment proceedings
- Coordinating with other counties and the Oregon State Hospital
- Writing director’s custodies when appropriate
- Attending virtual hearings
- Consulting with members of the community on issues pertaining to dangerousness and involuntary treatment
- Cross training as a post-commitment liaison to support committed patients in hospital and community settings
Benefits
- Eligible for telework after 6 months of employment
- May be eligible for an alternate work schedule
- No billing requirements
- Student loan repayment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
