Benton County is seeking Qualified Mental Health Professionals (QMHP) to join the Crisis Team.

JOB SUMMARY
Crisis Specialists will provide crisis services to individuals in need as well as minor case management, resource identification, and referral options. The individual in this position will possess a desire to be creative in matching individuals to available services while educating the community about the various services we provide. This position will serve in the Crisis Program Areas and provide mental health crisis services including but not limited to; mobile crisis, counselor of the day services, civil commitment investigations, and consultation to individuals/ families in the community who are needing some extra support. In any area of assignment, the QMHP will provide triage, brief assessment, consultation, and referrals to community supports. While established clinicians can step into this position, the crisis center provides training, oversight and clinical supervision to help develop skills. Licensure supervision is available.

Click herefor a complete list of the duties, responsibilities and physical requirements of this position.

The first review of applications will be on December 2, 2024.

Applications that are submitted after this date may or may not be considered for interviews. The posting may close without notice after the first review date when a sufficient number of qualified candidates are received.

Please Note:

This position can be filled at a level 2 or 3, depending on qualifications.
This position has a flexible work schedule.
This posting will be used to fill multiple vacancies.

BENEFITS

Generous time off to maintain a healthy work-life balance!
- 10 Paid Holidays + 2 Floating Holidays + 8 hours of vacation accrual every month + sick leave! Vacation accrual increases with years of service.
$0 Health Insurance Premium!
- Medical, Dental and Vision - cover your eligible family members without additional premium.
- In addition, the County contributes up to $1,400 per year to your Health Savings or Health Reimbursement account!
  - Apart from your deductible you can use this money for things that aren’t traditionally paid by insurance – i.e. Ibuprofen, Tylenol and other preventative type medications
  - You never lose your Health Savings Account funds as it rolls over from year to year
- Dependents up to age 26 are covered!
Get ready for retirement. Generous employer paid contributions!
- After 6 months of employment:
  - The County makes a retirement contribution of 6% of your salary towards Oregon PERS!
  - The County makes a deferred compensation 457b plan contribution of 1.5% of your salary! You can add more if you wish.
A free and award-winning wellness program
- Interactive and personalized approach focused on your whole health.
- Onsite and virtual seminars, wellness challenges and fun activities.
- Monetary incentives and cool prizes to engage everyone and meet your individual needs!
100% employer-paid coverage for AD&D ($100,000), Life ($50,000), and Long Term Disability coverage.
- Supplemental plans are available at reasonable rates!
Annual salary range of:
- QMHP - Health Care Professional 2: $61,448 - $82,932
- QMHP - Health Care Professional 3: $65,119 - $87,872
- This position guarantees two salary raises within your first year as long as your performance is in good standing!
- Note: salary placement will be based on your level of directly related experience and education consistent with Oregon's pay equity law.
Have benefits questions?
- Reach out to us anytime: recruiting@bentoncountyor.gov

We encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and LGBTQIA+ community members. The strength of our organization lies in the diversity of our workforce and the perspectives our employees bring to their work at Benton County.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
The following minimum qualifications are REQUIREDfor this position:

QMHP - Health Care Professional 2 level:

Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or closely related field; AND
One year of health experience providing mental health services ; AND
Must be registered as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) with Mental Health & Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO) or be able to obtain certification within 6 months of hire.

QMHP - Health Care Professional 3 level:

Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or closely related field; AND
Two years of health experience providing mental health services; AND
PsyD, LCSW, LPC, LMFT or equivalent licensure.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted. Please note candidates must have at least 6 months of actual work experience to be considered as equivalent.

Special Requirements

Hiring is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
Valid Oregon driver's license. This position requires driving and may require use of a personal vehicle.

Please ensure you have provided a thorough and updated application as it pertains to the position for which you are applying. Your application materials will be used to determine salary based on a pay equity assessment. For further information, please click on the link: Oregon Pay Equity Law

Questions regarding this position can be directed to:

Eric Bowling, MSW, LCSW Program Manager

Benton County Health Department

Telephone: (541) 766-6133

eric.bowling@bentoncountyor.gov

Working & Living in Benton County
Perfectly placed in the Willamette Valley, 90 miles south of Portland and 40 miles north of Eugene, Benton County has easy access to urban areas with ample opportunities for cultural activities. Combined with outdoor recreation galore in the Cascade Range 80 miles to the east and the Coastal Range and Pacific Ocean 50 miles west, the county’s 90,000 residents like to say they “have it all.”

Benton County Mental Health Services

Working at Benton County

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How to Apply

To apply for this position, click on the "Apply" button to fill out all information in the online application and complete the questionnaire. Failure to do so may result in your application being removed from consideration.
Only complete applications received by the posted application deadline date, or the first review date will be considered.
Answer all supplemental questions.

After you Apply

You will get an email stating your application has been submitted. Log in to your NeoGov account before the job announcement closes to see if you have any pending tasks or notifications, and make sure to complete these tasks before the job announcement closes. These can be found under the “My Applications” section.
Be sure to check both your email and NeoGov account for updates regarding this recruitment.

Additional information

This is a FLSA exempt position.
This position is represented by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
This position requires driving and may require use of a personal vehicle.
Hiring is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
Please save a copy of this job announcement for your reference, as it may not be available for you to view after the job closes.
Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For further information, please see the following website: Veterans Resources. NOTE: If claiming veterans’ preference please be sure to attach your DD214 or Disability letter from the VA.
Benton County does not offer VISA sponsorships. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. Benton County will review these documents to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.
If you wish to identify yourself as an individual with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and will be requesting accommodation, please contact the Benton County Human Resources Department by calling 541-766-6081.

Benton County is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to work force diversity, fair employment practices and non-discrimination, including pay equity for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, marital status, family status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or source of income.

Helpful links and contact information:
Learn more about Benton County
Understanding the County Application Process
Job Interest Cards webpage

For more information you may contact us by e-mail at recruiting@bentoncountyor.gov or by phone at 541-766-6081. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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Qualified Mental Health Professional - Crisis Specialist