Mental Health Clinician - Part Time or Full time

New applicants are encouraged to submit applications as soon as possible as this recruitment may close at any time without further notice. The Diversion Clinician works closely with Salem Hospital, Marion County Jail, and other community partners to address urgent/crisis situations that arise among individuals open to the BRES program. This position will manage a caseload of individuals with few to no financial support resources who are struggling to connect in the community. The goal of the program is to divert from local emergency rooms, inpatient hospitalization and jail while helping individuals stabilize in the community. The individual in this position will be responsible for creating and monitoring individualized service plans and providing brief therapy. This position requires a Licensed Clinical Social Worker to provide community stabilization for Medicare patients. For those relocating from outside of Oregon, we provide the following relocation package: Up to $3,000 reimbursement of moving expensesRelocation bonus in the amount of $3,000 (prorated based on FTE) as a one-time payment upon proof of Oregon residency.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; BRES Case Management: Connect client with community services including but not limited to benefits, community case management, community counseling, alcohol and drug programs, vocational resources, medical resources, and ongoing medication. Work closely with the Mental Health Specialist/ Associates at Marion County jail, Adult Behavioral Health. Provide community outreach as needed at the courthouse, annex, jail, mission, Simonka House, or any community location where a client may be found. Complete clinical record documentation in timely fashion. Meet performance expectations for time and billing standards. Provide weekly mental health groups to participants of Lotus House. Response Level 2: In the event of an emergency, employee makes a reasonable effort to report to work. 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. Requirements for the Position EXPERIENCE AND TRAININGMaster's degree in psychology, social work, recreational therapy, music therapy, art therapy or a behavioral science field; ORBachelor's degree in nursing, or occupational therapy and licensed by the State of Oregon; ANDOne year of post-master's degree experience in the behavioral health field.Qualified candidates will be eligible for licensure supervision if hired. 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 possess, or obtain within 6 months of hire, Salem Hospital Privileges.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. 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: finalist for this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check, including finger printing; 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: assignment is represented by a union.This is a full-time position, which is eligible for overtime.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. climbs 1 floor of stairs; reads a 12 pt. font; works in areas that may be exposed to heat, cold, dust, smoke, noise, and chemicals; Additional Information and/or Attachments We offer the following retention bonus, prorated based on FTE:$3,000 bonus after six months of continuous employmentWe offer tuition assistance for employees interested in professional development towards a profession in behavioral health.According to the Marion County Administrative policies regarding tuition payments. The policy can be found at: Marion County Tuition Payment Policy 303 Marion County offers a generous benefits package to regular employees working 50% or more of the regularly scheduled work week and their eligible dependents. Temporary employees and part-time regular employees working less than 50% of the regularly scheduled work week are not eligible for benefits. Regular and temporary employees are represented by MCEA. Salary and benefits are subject to union contract negotiations and may change as a result.