Mobile Crisis Response Associate - Day Shift
About The Position
Polk County has a regular, full-time position available for a mental health associate (QMHA) working on the Mobile Crisis Intervention Services team. This position will staff the walk-in Crisis Clinic in Dallas as well as provide mobile response in the community as part of a team of two. Crisis response services are committed to providing timely, trauma-informed support to individuals experiencing a mental health crisis. You will coordinate with fellow first responders such as local law enforcement, EMS and other system resources to create a plan to support the safety and well being of the individual in need as well as assisting individuals and their families to create a plan for referral and stabilization.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent and three years of responsible and relevant professional experience; OR any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills and knowledge to perform the essential functions of the job.
- Must possess Qualified Mental Health Associate certification, provided through the Mental Health and Addiction Certification Board of Oregon at the time of appointment.
- Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance as a condition of employment.
Responsibilities
- Staff the walk-in Crisis Clinic in Dallas.
- Provide mobile response in the community as part of a team of two.
- Provide timely, trauma-informed support to individuals experiencing a mental health crisis.
- Coordinate with fellow first responders such as local law enforcement, EMS and other system resources to create a plan to support the safety and well being of the individual in need.
- Assist individuals and their families to create a plan for referral and stabilization.
- Perform rotational, on-call services between the hours of 6:30pm-7:30am.
Benefits
- 11 paid holidays per year
- 8 hours of vacation earned monthly (increasing with years of service)
- 8 hours of sick leave earned monthly
- 4-5 Personal Leave Days earned each fiscal year (Depends on position; prorated depending on date of hire
- PERS (Public Employees Retirement System) - 100% employer funded contributions
- Full health benefits with employee paying only 10% of the premium which covers all members of the employee's immediate family
- Life Insurance - employer paid
- Qualifying employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness program
- HRSA/NHSC approved site for certain positions
- Additional 4% differential in addition to starting salary.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
