Qualified Mental Health Associate - Crisis - Swing Shift

Salary: $4,106.00 - $5,249.00 Monthly
Location : Albany, OR
Job Type: Full Time- SEIU
Job Number: 24-00100
Department: Mental Health
Program: Crisis
Opening Date: 09/13/2024
Closing Date: 10/31/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: SEIU
Description
Mental Health Associate for Crisis Team - Swing Shift
Mental Health Department (Classification 770)
SEIU Represented Full Time (37.5 hours/week) position
Job Summary
WE ARE OFFERING SIGN ON BONUSES OF 10% OF YOUR ANNUAL SALARY.
Linn County Mental Health Crisis Team is seeking an experienced Qualified Mental Health Associate to work with people of all ages who are experiencing crisis or transitioning from a hospital setting. Most work will occur in the community or in client homes. Experience with outreach and crisis interventions, case management, facilitating groups and providing skills training will be an important element for the successful applicant. Other areas involved with this position include Strong communication skills; computer skills, experience using electronic medical record; a background with mental health documentation, writing and supporting treatment goals; understanding of basic counseling and assessment, evidence-based practices. The successful applicant will work closely with colleagues as part of an interdisciplinary team and should possess the ability to be flexible with case and task assignments. Timely completion of paperwork and documentation is critical. This position may require evening and weekend work. This position is a Swing Shift position.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework in psychology, social work, counseling, or closely related behavior science field; or four years of progressive experience in a mental health service program involving general client needs; or any satisfactory equivalent combination of experience, education and training which demonstrates the ability to perform the work described. Applicants must register with The Mental Health and Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO) within 30 days of employment.
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
• Vacation and Floating Days
• Paid Holiday Time
  • 10.5 paid holidays
• Sick & Bereavement Time
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• County Paid Life and Long Term Disability Benefits
• Longevity Incentive
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Public Employee Retirement System (PERS)
  • Fully Paid by County

For a full list of our benefits, please visit our Benefits webpage:
01
Do you have experience with a Electronic Health Record System?

• Basic
• Intermediate
• Expert

02
How many years of experience do you have working with patients who are diagnosed with a Mental Illness?

• No Experience
• Less than 1 year
• One year to 3 years
• More than 3 years

03
How many years of experience do you have with utilizing assessments and service plans?

• 5 years or more
• 3 to 5 years
• 1 to 3 years
• Less than 1 year
• No Experience

04
How many years of experience do you have in skills training or teaching individuals daily tasks?

• 5 years of more
• 3 to 5 years
• 1 to 3 years
• Less than 1 year
• No Experience

05
What is your level of QMHA certification with the Mental Health and Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO)?

• QMHA 2
• QMHA 1
• QMHA R
• Completed Paperwork and will request Linn County to complete Assessment
• Not Started

06
This position is a swing shift position. Please check Yes or No if you are willing to accept Swing Shift Position.

• Yes
• No

Required Question