Mobile Crisis Associate - Behavioral Health

Lincoln County HHS Behavioral Health is looking to add a Mobile Crisis Associate to their team. This person will assist in the performance of de-escalating a crisis event. They will also help to develop a plan for community services and referrals. This role is also responsible for assisting in the performance of the crisis assessment, development of a safety plan for persons who are ready to transition to a lower level of care and performing follow up contacts following an acute care crisis.

Minimum Education Level

High School Diploma / GED

Minimum Experience Level

Specifics:  Three years in a human services or related field.

Substitution Note: Will consider experience in highly acute situations, such as emergency medical response, firefighting, disaster response, law enforcement, security, or related field.

Certifications

Specifics: Currently hold or able to obtain within six months of hire:  QMHA certification through MHACBO.  See the MHACBO site for current certification requirements.                   

Driver’s License 

Oregon Driver's License required within 30 days of hire.

Desirable Qualifications:  

Bilingual and/or bicultural competencies for the Latino population are preferred

Knowledge of:

• Basic knowledge of Mental Health symptoms and diagnoses.
• De-escalation techniques.
• Basic Motivational Interviewing.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of community services and how to access them.
• Privacy, Confidentiality, dual relationships, and ethics in healthcare.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

Lincoln County is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This job description indicates, in general, the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and essential functions expected of the position.   Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

Salary : $23 - $30