Mental Health Specialist 1 or 2
About The Position
Lane County Behavioral Health Child and Adolescent Program (CAP) is looking for a dynamic full-time child and adolescent outpatient Mental Health Clinician. This person would be responsible for providing quality mental health services to children, adolescents and adults including, but not limited to mental health evaluations (ages 2-18) and implementing strength based service plans which integrate school, health, care and family systems. A successful applicant will have experience and training in providing therapeutic services for children as young as two, through to transition aged youth. CAP utilizes evidenced based treatment methods and supports in clinic, school, community, telehealth and other settings. This person will have experience in working with complex system issues which can include legal, social welfare, and disability services. As we use a team based approach to care, a successful candidate will be able to collaborate with a multi-specialty mental health team. 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 coursework in a mental health field, psychology, counseling, social work, or a related field.
- One year of experience working directly with mentally or emotionally disturbed clients in the provision of behavioral health services (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 through MHACBO
- NPI number
- Full criminal offender information record check
- Drug screening test
- Verification of license and certification status
- DHS ORCHARDS background check
Nice To Haves
- Experience and training in providing therapeutic services for children as young as two, through to transition aged youth.
- Experience in working with complex system issues which can include legal, social welfare, and disability services.
- Ability to collaborate with a multi-specialty mental health team.
Responsibilities
- Providing quality mental health services to children, adolescents and adults
- Conducting mental health evaluations (ages 2-18)
- Implementing strength-based service plans that integrate school, health, care, and family systems
- Providing therapeutic services for children as young as two, through to transition-aged youth
- Working with complex system issues including legal, social welfare, and disability services
- Collaborating with a multi-specialty mental health team
Benefits
- Student loan repayment eligibility
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- National Health Service Corps
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
