Mental Health Specialist 1 or 2 - Crisis Center

Linn County Department of Health Services•Albany, OR

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Linn County Mental Health is looking for an experienced therapist to work with a wide range of consumers entering mental health treatment or experiencing a mental health crisis at the new Crisis Center. Duties include conducting admission screenings and intakes. Must be willing to work as part of an interdisciplinary team and follow documentation requirements in accordance with the Oregon Administrative Rules and department policies and procedures. Having upgraded skills in medical management information system that support clinical work is desired. Provide immediate, short-term, and flexible services to individuals experiencing an acute mental health crisis who are at risk of serious adverse outcomes and are not currently enrolled in traditional outpatient services. This position will respond to individuals who: Have co-occurring mental health and substance use challenges Are involved in the criminal legal system, including individuals who are incarcerated or participating in diversion, re-entry, or supervision programs Experience barriers to accessing traditional services due to mistrust, cognitive limitations, or other challenges Are unable to complete traditional intake processes due to symptoms or functional limitations Present with high acuity needs beyond the scope of a single crisis outreach Require intensive and individualized engagement strategies Are frequently in contact with law enforcement, emergency departments, or other high-utilization community systems May benefit from creative scheduling and nontraditional approaches to outreach and engagement Collaborate with crisis team members, agency staff, MH circuit courts, and community partners to coordinate response and ensure safety, continuity, and effective resource linkage. Maintain a combination of crisis response contacts and a small ongoing caseload, providing both immediate interventions and continued support as clinically indicated. Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members and community partners to develop and implement effective care plans. Develop and maintain effective, harmonious and reasonable work relationships with others. Maintain regular and predictable work attendance.

Requirements

Masters degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or related field is required.
Must be able to pass a criminal history check.
Must possess or obtain a valid Oregon driver's license with an acceptable driving record that meets the County's requirements.
Applicants will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States within three days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Upgraded skills in medical management information system that support clinical work is desired.
Professional or supervised practicum-level experience in providing similar services to persons with similar problems or concerns is desirable but not required.
Any satisfactory equivalent combination of experience, education and training which demonstrates the ability to perform the work described may be acceptable.

Responsibilities

Conducting admission screenings and intakes.
Working as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Following documentation requirements in accordance with the Oregon Administrative Rules and department policies and procedures.
Providing immediate, short-term, and flexible services to individuals experiencing an acute mental health crisis.
Responding to individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use challenges.
Responding to individuals involved in the criminal legal system.
Responding to individuals experiencing barriers to accessing traditional services.
Responding to individuals unable to complete traditional intake processes.
Responding to individuals with high acuity needs.
Responding to individuals requiring intensive and individualized engagement strategies.
Responding to individuals frequently in contact with law enforcement, emergency departments, or other high-utilization community systems.
Collaborating with crisis team members, agency staff, MH circuit courts, and community partners to coordinate response and ensure safety, continuity, and effective resource linkage.
Maintaining a combination of crisis response contacts and a small ongoing caseload.
Providing immediate interventions and continued support as clinically indicated.
Collaborating with interdisciplinary team members and community partners to develop and implement effective care plans.
Developing and maintaining effective, harmonious and reasonable work relationships with others.
Maintaining regular and predictable work attendance.