What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Specialist 1 or 2 - CSS - East County Offices position at Linn County Department of Health Services?
Salary : $5,975.00 - $7,627.00 Monthly
Location : Lebanon, OR
Job Type : Full Time- SEIU
Job Number : 25-00014
Department : Mental Health
Program : CSS
Opening Date : 02 / 26 / 2025
FLSA : Exempt
Bargaining Unit : SEIU
Description
Mental Health Specialist 1 or 2 - Community Support Services - East County Offices
Mental Health Department (Classification 772)
SEIU Represented Full Time position (37.5 hours / week)
Job Summary
Linn County Mental Health is recruiting for experienced mental health therapist to work with adults who experience a range of symptoms including trauma, depression, psychosis, 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.
Minimum Qualifications
Mental Health Specialist 1 :
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.
Mental Health Specialist 2 :
Master's degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or related field is required. Two years post master's degree supervised experience in a similar position. Classification as a Mental Health Specialist 2, in addition to the requirements listed in the Experience, Education and Training Section above requires Oregon licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Must be able to pass a criminal history check and possess or obtain a valid Oregon driver's license with an acceptable driving record that meets the County's requirements.
Special Requirements
This is a non-supervisory position. Lead work and coordination of work of others is not a typical function assigned to this position. Incumbents in this position may provide training and orientation to newly assigned personnel.
Linn County is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer
Linn County employees say their benefits play a large role in what makes the County such a great place to work. We offer competive benefit plans.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
Family plans are less than $15 per month
10.5 paid holidays
Fully Paid by County
For a full list of our benefits, please visit our Benefits webpage :
Have you graduated from an accredited college or university with a Master's Degree in social work, counseling, psychology, psychiatric nursing, or a related field? To see qualifying related degrees please review : https : / / www.mhacbo.org / en / certifications /
Please check if you have already earned any of the following credentials either from the State of Oregon or from a state which is transferrable to the State of Oregon. You will be asked to upload and attach a copy of your current license or certification for all boxes checked.
How many years of experience do you have working with patients who are diagnosed with a Mental Illness?
Do you have experience practicing individual, group and family therapy techniques?
What Electronic Medical Records System have you used?
In two paragraphs or less briefly describe how you believe your education, experience and / or attributes would make you the ideal candidate.
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