Bilingual Mental Health Specialist (Community Support Team)
Job ID: 107592
Location: Milwaukie, Oregon
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Clackamas County Core Values
Clackamas County employees work to serve the public and enrich our community. In that spirit, we pledge to hold ourselves to these standards at all times in our interactions with customers and one another:
- Service
- Professionalism
- Integrity
- Respect
- Individual accountability
- Trust
Clackamas County is committed to building a community where people thrive, have a sense of safety, connection, and belonging, so that everyone is honored and celebrated for the richness in diversity they bring. We encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds and lived experience to apply.
CLOSE DATE
This position will remain open until filled. The first application review will be Thursday, September 26, 2024 and applications will be reviewed weekly thereafter.
PAY AND BENEFITS
Mental Health Specialist 2 (licensed):
Annual Pay Range: $83,420.32 - $105,530.57
Hourly Pay Range: $40.105921 - $50.735849
Mental Health Specialist 1 (unlicensed):
Annual Pay Range: $68,868.87 - $87,447.48
Hourly Pay Range: $33.110035 - $42.042059
Salary offers will be made within the posted pay range and will be based on a candidate's experience (paid or unpaid) that is directly relevant to the position.
Clackamas County proudly offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, including competitive wages, cost-of-living adjustments, merit increases (for eligible employees), and a robust sick and vacation plan for regular status employees.
JOB DETAILS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Clackamas County's Health Centers - Behavioral Health Clinics is seeking a motivated and adaptable mental health and substance abuse clinician to join the Community Support Team as a Mental Health Specialist. The clinician in this position should be licensed or eligible to obtain licensure.
As a Mental Health Specialist, you will provide a variety of professional counseling and program services to individuals and their families receiving mental health services. The Mental Health Specialist participates as an effective member on a diagnostic team of mental health professionals conducting evaluations, service/treatment planning, and placement for clients with severe and persistent MH diagnoses, some of whom also have SUD diagnoses.
Successful applicants will be able to provide culturally inclusive treatment modalities, have an anti-racist lens, and demonstrate sensitivity to, and respect for, the diverse populations we serve. Mental Health Specialists provide outpatient treatment to vulnerable individuals, many of whom may have limited resources.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
- Registered as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) as established by the State of Oregon
- Graduate degree in Mental Health Counseling, Social Work, Psychology or other behavioral science field
- If licensed, must be credentialed as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) or Licensed Psychologist (PsyD/PHD) AND a minimum of two (2) years of related experience.
- If unlicensed, must have minimum of one (1) year of relevant experience AND must receive licensure within three (3) years of hire.
- Fluency in Spanish/English (bilingual skills to be validated/tested at time of interview and/or selection)
- Must possess and maintain a Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate
- Must successfully pass the credentialing process
TYPICAL TASKS
- Provides individual, group and other therapeutic interventions to clients and significant family members or caregivers in accordance with the service plan.
- Monitors client progress during treatment. Writes treatment progress notes and maintains electronic case records.
- Develops and implements service plans, determines appropriate treatment, skills training, and care service needs.
- Conducts interviews with clients and collects critical information necessary to complete comprehensive assessments.
- Coordinates and consults on the client's behalf with family, providers, public and private agencies.
- Works closely with agency providers to evaluate, treat, and plan with clients for appropriate care.
WORK SCHEDULE
This position works 40 hours during a standard workweek of Monday through Friday.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Clackamas County only accepts online applications.
If you have any questions or issues you may contact the Department of Human Resources at 503-655-8459 or email jobs@co.clackamas.or.us.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Clackamas County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace.
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