What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Specialist 1 - Adult Outpatient position at Linn County Department of Health Services?
Mental Health Specialist 1 for Adult Outpatient - East County Offices
Mental Health Department (Classification 771)
SEIU Represented Full Time (37.5 hours/week) position
Mental Health Department (Classification 771)
SEIU Represented Full Time (37.5 hours/week) position
Linn County Mental Health is recruiting for and experienced mental health therapist to work with adult consumers who experience a range of symptoms including PTSD, depression, and anxiety. The person filling this position should be skilled in assessment, individual and group therapy, case management and consultation. Candidates should have familiarity with Evidence Based Practice and have excellent case management and therapy skills. Must be willing to work as part of an interdisciplinary team and follow documentation requirements in accordance with the Oregon Administrative Rules and department policies and procedures. Upgraded skills in medical management information systems to support clinical work would be desired. Travel between work sites may be necessary. Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or related field is required. Professional or supervised practicum-level experience in providing similar services to persons with similar problems or concerns is desirable but not required. Any satisfactory equivalent combination of experience, education and training which demonstrates the ability to perform the work described may be acceptable.
Salary : $5,975 - $7,627