Mental Health Specialist 2 (underfill MHS1) - Juvenile Dept.

Salary: $28.67 - $46.60 Hourly
Location : Salem, OR
Job Type: Full-time Regular
Job Number: 554-2024-32
Department: Juvenile
Division: Juvenile Counseling
Opening Date: 09/23/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: 06
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of young people? Do you want to make a difference in the community?
Marion County Juvenile Department is seeking a Mental Health Specialist to join our team.
Work with a great team that cares about making a difference in the lives of our youth and community.
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.

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

• $3,000 bonus after six months of continuous employment

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:

Wages: Mental Health Specialist 1: $28.67 - $38.42 hr.
Mental Health Specialist 2: $34.78 - $46.60 hr.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES Mental Health Specialist 2:
Provide assessments and treatment of individuals and families, including groups; provides crisis assessment and intervention services and related duties as required. 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 and/or to develop and implement specific services in the community.
Mental Health Specialist 1:
Plans and carries out recreational, social and skills training activities; performs case management and counseling functions with consumers and their families; facilitates counseling and/or skills training groups; performs related duties as required. Primary responsibility of this class is case management and counseling, without responsibility for developing and implementing specific programs in the community.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED Mental Health Specialist 2 and 1:
Works under the supervision of a supervisor who assigns work, establishes goals, and reviews the results obtained for overall effectiveness.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED Mental Health Specialist 2 and 1:
Supervision of others is not a responsibility of positions in this classification.
This recruitment has been reopened for additional applicants and will remain open until filled. If you have already applied for recruitment #554-2024-32, you do not need to reapply. New applicants are encouraged to submit applications as soon as possible as this recruitment may close at any time without further notice.
Typical Duties - Duties include, but are not limited to the following

• Provides mental health assessments and treatment, including individual, family and group counseling in a variety of Juvenile Department contexts. May include community-based sites.
• Mental health assessments (which may include diagnosis using the current DSM and treatment recommendations), with written reports, as required.
• Conducts suicide and self-harm risk assessments for youth in Detention, GAP (Guaranteed Attendance Program) and other department youth, as assigned.
• Consults with staff regarding on-site youth specific level of care and interventions; monitors level of care, reassesses, and changes, as needed.
• Provides needed follow up services, including contacting parents about safety plans and treatment recommendations.
• Assists in connecting youth to needed community resources, as needed.
• Refers youth to the Psychiatric Crisis Center (PCC) or hospital emergency department for further mental health/medical assessment, if indicated; provides necessary mental health information in support of youth receiving care, including possible psychiatric hospitalization, as needed.
• Provides drug/alcohol assessments of youth, using ASAM (American Society of Addiction Medicine) criteria, as qualified and required.
• Assesses youth's risk to harm others, within scope of expertise and as assigned.
• Facilitates pro-social skill building groups for youth, as required.
• Provides consultation to department staff about mental health issues affecting children, adolescents, and families.
• Conducts parenting classes and teaches parenting skills in a group setting, as required.
• Collaborates with department staff in providing services to youth and their families, actively participates as a member of the Counseling Services team and as a department team member. Assists in case planning related to mental health needs and makes referrals to community resources, as needed.
• Keeps accurate, complete and current records of client services at all times. Completes service delivery reports and additional reports, as required.
• Establishes and maintains positive and professional working relationships with co-workers, customers, and other agencies.
• Meets with supervisor to assess job duties and performance; participates in individual and group clinical supervision as well as team meetings and case consultation.
• Other duties as assigned by your supervisor.

Requirements for the Position
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

• Master's degree in psychology, social work, recreational therapy, music therapy, art therapy or a behavioral science field; OR
• Bachelor's degree in nursing, or occupational therapy and licensed by the State of Oregon; OR Second-year graduate students waived as QMHP's by the Oregon Health Authority.

Mental Health Specialist 2: In addition to the educational requirements above, the Mental Health Specialist 2 must have at least one yearof postgraduate degree experience in the behavioral health field.
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. Applicants may be required to pass a practical knowledge and skills assessment as part of the interview process.
• 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.
• 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:
• This is a Safety Sensitive/Special Needs position. Must pass a post offer drug screen, including testing for marijuana. The Marion County Drug and Alcohol Use and Testing Policy #518 is located at:

PREFERENCES

• Experience working with adolescents, particularly those in a juvenile justice setting, for positions within the Juvenile Department.
  
• Post-master's degree experience.

AUTO-PROMOTE AND SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF CLASSIFICATION

• Individuals hired as a Mental Health Specialist 1 will auto-promote, as noted in Article 4 in the Marion County personnel rules, to the classification of Mental Health Specialist 2 upon satisfactorily completing one year, post master's degree, of service as a Mental Health Specialist 1.

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.
PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS
Marion County is a qualifying public employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, full-time employees working at the County may qualify for forgiveness of the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan. Questions about your loan eligibility should be directed to your loan servicer or the US Department of Education.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE
Applicants are eligible to use Veterans' Preference when applying with Marion County in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235 and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Preference will be awarded only if the applicant meets the minimum requirements of the position and attaches the required documentation at the time of application.
VISA SPONSORSHIP
Marion County does not offer VISA sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. Marion County is an E-Verify employer and will use E-Verify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR VETERANS' PREFERENCE

• One of the following:
  • MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215); OR
  • Letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension; OR
  • Certification that discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate.

• In addition to one of the above documents, Disabled Veterans must also submit one of the following:
  • A copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs; OR
  • Certification that medical separation from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate.

You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website at
Marion County is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Veteran and Disability employer committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce.
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.
Most regular positions in this classification are represented by Marion County Employees Association (MCEA). For a summary of benefits, For a complete and detailed overview of the MCEA benefits package, , and select MCEA Benefits from the left menu or Marion County Employees Association (MCEA) from the page links. Regular and temporary employees are represented by MCEA.
Salary and benefits are subject to union contract negotiations and may change as a result.
01
In order to receive credit for your supplemental questions, your answers must be supported by details in the education and/or work experience section of your application form. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer. Do you understand this statement?

• Yes
• No

02
Please select the option that best applies to you below:

• I am licensed by the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional
• I am credentialed by the Mental Health and Addiction Counseling Board (MHACBO) as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP).
• I have registered with MHACBO to become credentialed as a QMHP. Please list the registration date below.
• I am NOT licensed with the State nor have I registered with MHACBO to become credentialed as a QMHP.

03
If you have registered with MHACBO, please list the date of registration below. If you selected either of the other options above, please write N/A.
04
Choose the option that best describes your education as it relates to the position.

• I have a Master's Degree or higher in Psychology, Social Work or counseling
• I have a Master's degree or higher in a related behavioral health field (specify below)
• I have a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or Occupational Therapy.
• None of the above

05
Indicate how many years of full-time post-Master's degree work experience you have working with adults with serious & persistent mental illness. (One year of work experience is equal to 2080 hours.)

• Less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years or more
• None of the above

06
Please specify the place(s) of employment where you gained the work experience listed in the previous question. Write NA in the box if this question does not apply to you. Experience listed in this answer must be supported by the work experience section of your application.
07
Please describe your experience working with adolescents. Be sure to include the setting (residential, outpatient, school, etc.), the nature of your work (skills trainer, group worker, therapist), the skills/interventions used and length of time in each position.
Required Question