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

By incorporating these values into our daily routines, we can better serve our customers, ourselves and our projects. We’re always looking to improve. That’s the Clackamas County SPIRIT.

Clackamas County Core Values

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.

This Job Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time) on July 8, 2024.

Annual Pay Range: $68,868.87 - $87,447.48

Hourly Pay Range: $33.110035 - $42.042059

• This range includes a 4.1% Cost of Living Adjustment that will be effective 7/1/24.

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.

We encourage and support employee health and wellness by offering, health and wellness classes and events, and alternative care benefits, so you can customize your wellness needs to fit your lifestyle.

Employee benefits become effective the first of the month following an employee’s date of hire.

Attractive benefits package and incentives for employees in regular status positions are detailed below.

Generous paid time off package, including:

• 11.7 hours of vacation accrual per month
  • Eligible newly hired employees will have the one-time option to frontload their first year of vacation accruals in compliance with EPP 66 - Vacation Leave! This means you have access to vacation time at time of hire.
• 8 hours of sick accrual per month
• 10 paid holidays and 2 personal days per year

Other Benefits:

• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP):
  • Employer-paid 6% PERS retirementcontribution (The county currently pays the employee’s share of the retirement contribution.)
  • OPSRP members get vested after five years of contributions or when they reach age 65
• Employer paid 4% Deferred Compensation
• Employer Paid 3.5% to Medical Trust
• A Choice of Medical Plans that include chiropractic coverage, alternative care, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• A Choice of Dental Plans
• Robust EAP and wellness programs, including gym discounts and wellness education classes
• Longevity pay
• Other retirement Savings Options that allow for additional retirement funds savings, including an option to contribute a portion of employee earnings on a pre or post-tax basis to a 457b Deferred Compensation Plan
• A variety of additional optional benefits (see links below for additional information)

This is a full time County position represented by the Peace Officers Association.

Peace Officers Association (POA) Full Time Benefits

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The Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office is seeking an energetic and adaptable mental health professional to join our patrol division as a Behavioral Health Services Coordinator. This position will be working directly with and around Patrol Deputies, who are providing services directly and indirectly to the community.
The person in this position will provide face to face crisis intervention services to individuals and families experiencing mental health emergencies in Clackamas County. Referrals for contact may come through the Clackamas Crisis and Support Line, any law enforcement jurisdiction in Clackamas County, police dispatch, or 988. This position will receive support from clinical supervisors and other mobile crisis clinicians.

Primary responsibilities for this position include providing field-based risk assessment, crisis intervention, case management, consultation, and referral for a variety of individuals in need. Secondary responsibilities include outreach engagement of clients and families struggling with symptoms of mental illness and substance abuse, support to frequent callers of crisis support lines and 911 as a result of symptoms of mental illness, and outreach and education to community organizations to help them better respond to individuals experiencing symptoms of mental health.

Since this is a field-based position, the ideal candidate will have a history of working with individuals in a variety of settings (i.e. field, homes, etc.). Other desired skills and experience include: experience working with adults and children with mental health and substance abuse issues, history of working with law enforcement, community partners, collateral service providers, and co-workers, providing assessment and intervention to people (across the lifespan) in crisis; incorporating a person-centered, strengths-based recovery approach that includes peers and natural systems of support; a positive and collaborative attitude and approach in working with partners; and a belief that every person we serve has the right to define and pursue their own definition of recovery.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

This is not a sworn position, however it does require a complete Statement of Personal History (SPH).

Only those applicants selected will need to submit the SPH. The SPH is due 10 calendar days AFTER you have been notified. Applicants will receive instructions from the Department of Human Resources or the Sheriff's Office on how to login to the electronic SPH.

Required Minimum Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*

• A minimum of three (3) years of related experience that would provide the required knowledge and skills to perform the responsibilities of this position.
• The following licensure/certification is required at the time of hire.
  • Designation as a Qualified Mental Health Associate.
• Demonstrated commitment and experience advancing equity and diversity in a workplace or community setting.
• Experience and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with county staff, county officials and the public.
• Experience providing mental health crisis services and/or answering a crisis line.
• Experience providing mental health services to adults.
• Experience communicating with diverse populations.
• Must be willing to work evening and weekend hours as part of the regular shift.
• Must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test.
• Must pass an extensive background investigation, including national fingerprint records check.
• Driving is required for County business on a regular basis or to accomplish work. Incumbents must possess a valid driver's license, and possess and maintain an acceptable driving record throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the County's driving policy

Preferred Special Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*

• Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) as established by the Mental Health and Addiction Counseling Board of Oregon (MHACBO).
• Licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or a related license.
• Experience providing mental health services to youth and/or children.

• For Veterans qualified for Veteran’s Preference: If you believe you have skills that would transfer well to this position and/or special qualifications that relate to this position, please list those skills and/or qualifications in the open-ended question at the end of the application and explain how those skills and/or qualifications relate to this position.

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

1. Manages a caseload of clients; writes case plan summaries, reports and letters; enters and maintains required documentation and record keeping within specified time frames in accordance with Oregon Administrative Rules and Division procedures.

2. Conducts comprehensive individualized needs assessments through the initial Child and Family Team or Person Centered Planning team; determines service planning needs based on a strength/needs model; recommends medically necessary treatment options and authorizes services with providers.

3. Coordinates service planning process engaging clients, families, natural supports, providers, community and other partners; develops and monitors effective service coordination plans and safety plans for children and families and and/or person centered plans for adults; writes and distributes plans within specified timeframes to all parties.

4. Refers clients to additional services (specialty mental health services, respite, psychological assessment, acute care, etc.) as medically necessary and appropriate; monitors client progress and ensures service coordination plans are effectively carried out; works closely with treatment team to ensure appropriate provision of services to clients; develops and implements effective discharge plans that ensure on-going mental health needs are being addressed.

5. Coordinates with health care providers, social service personnel and other community agencies to obtain services for clients; promotes, builds and maintains effective systems of care through coordination with community partners and allied agencies.

6. Advocates for client needs, support client and family concerns and communicates family strengths and needs to service providers; ensures effective communication and coordination among service providers, clients and families.

7. Works with intensive service and outpatient providers to establish and maintain a routine process to assure smooth service delivery and transitions across settings, services and agencies.

8. Attends meetings and presents case staffing and individual and client program statistics; meets with consulting psychiatrist for updates and participates in other trainings as requested; attends monthly Treatment Review Planning for children in Psychiatric Residential or Psychiatric Day Treatment Programs and Interdisciplinary Treatment meetings for adults in the state hospitals.

9. Conducts administrative functions for assigned caseload; ensures authorizations of services are current and generates authorization request forms within specified timeframes; maintains accurate information in various tracking systems; participates in weekly case staffing's and review of individual client and program statistics.

10. Works with an assigned Deputy in the field as co-responders on calls involving mental health and crisis intervention; participates in regular defensive tactics trainings.

Working knowledge of: Accepted principles and theories of human behavior, personality and development, and social interaction and development; techniques and procedures employed in evaluating, modifying and motivating human behavior; principles and methods of community intervention; techniques of identifying and utilizing community resources; case management methods and techniques; Maintain knowledge of on-going changes in Medicaid system, mental health diagnoses, law, regulations, programs, eligibility criteria, payment methodology, reporting requirements and resources affecting clients; use office equipment, including personal computers and software programs.

Skill to: Apply social and psychological theories of behavior and personality to the treatment of complex mental and emotional disorders; assess and implement a service coordination plan and monitor the client’s progress toward established goals; analyze and evaluate social, psychological, and physical factors affecting clients and their families; treat clients and their families in order to enhance their social, psychological, and physical functioning; communicate effectively in writing and make formal presentations to the public, community groups, and other mental health professionals; keep accurate and timely records; establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, families, care providers, community resources, other public and private agencies and County employees; operate computer software and other office equipment.

In addition to the above, positions in Sheriff’s Office require:

Working knowledge of: Law enforcement procedures and policies; functions, responsibilities, and policies of the Sheriff’s Office; LEDS and CLASS computerized data base systems; CAD system.

Duties are performed in a variety of settings, including County offices, client homes, community settings and other community offices. Incumbents work with varied socioeconomic groups, the mentally ill, the developmentally disabled, alcohol and substance abusing clients and their families.

Positions in Sheriff’s Office require working in the field alongside sworn law enforcement and may be required to work variable shifts.

This position will work 40 hours on a 4/10 schedule. Specific hours of work will be discussed with the candidate selected for this position at the time an offer of employment is extended. This position is designated as on-site/in-person. It is expected that the selected candidate will perform duties at the specified on-site work location.

Additionally, this position does require working evening and weekend hours as part of the regular shift.

Clackamas County is in a prime location in the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area and is recognized nationally as one of the most livable areas in the United States. Located on the southern edge of the City of Portland and extending to the top of Mt. Hood, Clackamas County is part of a thriving region in the Northwest. It has a population of about 420,000 residents.

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ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

“A Tradition of Service Since 1845.” The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) mission is to provide public safety services to the people in Clackamas County so they can experience a safe and secure community. We will fulfill the mission through teamwork and partnerships, as reflected in our core values.

Values
Courage
Dedication
Integrity
Professionalism
Respect

The CCSO serves over 400,000 residents of the County with over 400 employees. As the County's largest law enforcement agency the Sheriff's Office patrols the unincorporated areas of the county as well as several cities that have contracted with CCSO to provide law enforcement for them. The CCSO has many specialized units such as canine, motorcycle patrol, the dive team, Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT), search and rescue, narcotics investigation (SIU), detectives and Corrections Emergency Response Team (CERT). The Sheriff's Office is also required by law to provide correctional facilities for the county and to offer support services to other agencies in the County, such as: the jail, parole and probation, transitional services, special units and occasionally personnel resources.

The CCSO is committed to enhancing a diverse workforce through principles of active recruitment in the community, equal employment opportunity and positive human resource management. The Administration and staff of the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office adopts a philosophy and practice that we recognize the full potential of all employees, treating all persons with respect, fairness and impartiality.

Learn more about the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office.

Clackamas County only accepts online applications.

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Application Process

Help with the Application

If you have any questions or issues you may contact the Department of Human Resources at 503-655-8459 or e-mail us. Our office hours are Monday - Thursday 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Pacific Time (closed on Fridays).

HOW TO CLAIM VETERAN'S PREFERENCE

Request Veterans' Preference

Learn more about the County's Veterans' Preference

VISA SPONSORSHIP

Clackamas County does not offer visa sponsorships. Once a job applicant has accepted a position, they will be required to complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States prior to their first day.

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. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the Department of Human Resources prior to the recruitment close date. You may request an accommodation during the online application process.

Lindsay White, Recruiter
lindsaywhi@clackamas.us