Crisis Clinician 2 - Part-time - Aid & Assist

Marion County Health & Human Services is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) to join our Aid & Assist program. This position plays a critical role in providing restoration services to individuals who have been found unable to aid and assist in their own legal defense due to mental health conditions.

What Are Restoration Services?

Restoration services help individuals regain competency to participate in their legal proceedings. This involves:

• Delivering mental health education related to the court process
• Enhancing cognitive and emotional stability
• Supporting individuals in understanding legal proceedings and working with their defense team
• Connecting individuals to essential treatment and support services

Our Aid & Assist team collaborates with courts, attorneys, mental health providers, and community resources to support individuals navigating the legal system. We work closely with the judicial system, forensic mental health professionals, case managers, and peer support specialists to provide holistic, person-centered care that promotes recovery and legal competency.

Why Join Marion County?

• Make a Difference: Play a vital role in bridging mental health care and the justice system
• Collaborative Team: Work alongside experienced professionals in mental health and criminal justice
• Professional Growth: Gain specialized forensic mental health experience and ongoing training opportunities
• Impact Your Community: Help individuals receive the care they need while supporting public safety and justice.

If you have a passion for forensic mental health and a desire to make an impact, we encourage you to apply!  Join us in creating a path to stability, recovery, and justice.

We offer the following recruitment bonus, prorated based on FTE:

• $2,000 bonus for employees new to Marion County starting on January 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025.  Bonus will be included in employee’s first paycheck.

For those relocating from outside of Oregon, we provide the following relocation package:

• Up to $3,000 reimbursement of moving expenses
• Relocation bonus in the amount of $3,000 (prorated based on FTE) as a one-time payment upon proof of Oregon residency.

A wage enhancement of $3.00 will be added to the hourly wage as compensation for hours worked between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.  

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
Provide assessments and treatment of individuals and families, including groups; provide crisis assessment and intervention services and related duties as required. The primary responsibility of this class is to provide assessment and treatment services, crisis intervention, and treatment services, including intensive services, to individuals and their families with complex needs and diagnoses or to develop and implement specific services in the community.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Work under a supervisor who assigns work establishes goals and reviews the results for overall effectiveness.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Primary supervision of employees is not a responsibility of this classification; however, positions may act as lead workers as defined in the Marion County Personnel Rules.

Counseling to Crisis Clients

Provide counseling by telephone or in-person to individuals in crisis and/or their families or concerned others.  Intervene with both children and adults presenting problems covering the full range of personal needs and include thoughts/plans of violence toward others, and major psychiatric illness.  Because of the wide spectrum of presenting problems, it is necessary to have a comprehensive knowledge of psychopathology and to be able to draw upon a wide range of therapeutic strategies in counseling.

Assessment and Treatment Plan Development

Perform assessment of mental status, diagnosis, level of functioning, dangerousness, and specific needs for services. Create a transitional treatment plan upon return to jail from Oregon State Hospital (OSH) for community treatment needs.  Provide full assessment and treatment plan for transition to other community providers as needed.

Maintain contact with OSH liaison to assist with discharge planning and developing community linkages for persons deemed unfit to proceed and receiving treatment at OSH.  Develop treatment alternatives to OSH for this caseload.  Evaluate appropriateness for community diversion and conduct risks assessments as necessary.  Provide education and training to enable individuals to reach standard for fit to proceed.  Collaborate with OSH liaison to establish financial resources and entitlements for discharge to the community and to assure completion of referral information for community placement.

Develop diversion plans with providers in the community. Develop and maintain relationships with community treatment providers. Work collaboratively within Marion County Health and Human Services and county residential system to develop placements. Interface with jail and hospital staff in those facilities. Monitor resources to assure they are developed and maintained in the community for the success of the client. Transport clients to appointments as needed. Arrange intake appointment at community provider.

Miscellaneous

• Provide advocacy for client rights, ethical consideration, needs for service and least restrictive care/intervention.
• Respond to requests for information regarding clients not currently in the CSS, requiring a thorough knowledge of laws governing the release of confidential information.
• Perform other job duties as assigned by your supervisor.

Response Level 2: In the event of an emergency, employee makes a reasonable effort to report to work. Employee may be required to perform duties outside of their regularly assigned duties. Employee may be requested to work an extended or flexible schedule. Staff at this response level must complete Incident Command System 100 and 700 on-line or in-person training.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

1. Master's degree in psychology, social work, recreational therapy, music therapy, art therapy or a behavioral science field; OR
2. Bachelor's degree in nursing, or occupational therapy and licensed by the State of Oregon; AND
3. One year of postgraduate degree experience in the behavioral health field.

PREFERENCES
Preference will be awarded to candidates who are LCSW, CSWA or eligible for LCSW.  Qualified candidates will be eligible for licensure supervision if hired.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be either 1) licensed by the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors, 2) licensed by the Oregon Board of Licensed Social Workers or 3) credentialed or registered through the Mental Health and Addiction Counseling Board of Oregon (MHACBO) as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) within the first 30 days of employment. 
• Salem Hospital Credentialing:  Must be able to be credentialed at Salem Hospital.
• The finalist for this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check, including finger printing; however, conviction of a crime may not necessarily disqualify an individual for this position.
• This position may be subject to the following:  Must not be excluded from participation in the federal health care programs (Medicaid, Medicare and other federally funded programs that provide health benefits); AND must not be excluded from participating in federal procurement (Federal Acquisition Regulation) and non-procurement activities (Executive Order No. 12549).
• Must possess a current driver's license in the applicant's state of residence and an acceptable driving history. Marion County will obtain a copy of the driving record for all qualified applicants from Driver and Motor Vehicle Services and review the driving record according to the Marion County policy and procedure for Driving on County Business. The policy can be found at:  http://apps.co.marion.or.us/APAP/.
• The finalist for this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check, including finger printing; however, conviction of a crime may not necessarily disqualify an individual for this position. 
• This is a safety sensitive/special needs position. Final candidates selected for this position will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen, including testing for marijuana. The Marion County Drug and Alcohol Use and Testing Policy can be found at: http://apps.co.marion.or.us/APAP/policy.aspx?p=policy&pid=518.
• This assignment is represented by a union.
• This is a part-time position, which is eligible for overtime.
• Typical Work Schedule: Wednesday - Friday, 20 hours per week, with flexibility depending upon the needs of the department and program.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Working knowledge of community mental health concepts or chemical dependency case management and treatment services; individual assessment, treatment planning and treatment protocols; mental health disorders and diagnostic classifications.

Ability to establish positive working relationships with other employees, individuals and their families, other agencies, and the public; prepare concise and complete clinical documentation related to individual treatment and progress in services in a timely and professional manner; work within a team and collaborate with team members; knowledge of and ability to act professionally with regard to a code of ethics and confidentiality.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Operates a motor vehicle; sees using depth perception; sits; stands; moves about the work area; climbs 1 floor of stairs; operates a keyboard; lifts up to 15 lbs.; pushes, pulls, carries items and moves carts weighing up to 10 lbs.; speaks with a clear and audible voice; reads a 12 pt. font; hears a normal speech level; may work in areas exposed to heat, cold, humidity, dust, smoke, noise, vibration or chemicals; may work in areas that are wet or uneven.

We offer tuition assistance for employees interested in professional development towards a profession in behavioral health.

• Up to $20,000 to reimburse for tuition, licensure and/or other educational expenditures. According to the Marion County Administrative policies regarding tuition payments. The policy can be found at:  Marion County Tuition Payment Policy 303(Download PDF reader)

Salary : $35 - $47