Lane County
About the Position
Lane County Behavioral Health is looking for dynamic Qualified Mental Health Associates (QMHA) to join our team as mobile crisis service responders for our new Mobile Crisis Service of Lane County program (MCS) which was created to better serve individuals in behavioral health crisis across our county.
These positions will work in two-person teams
to respond to calls for service in rural and metro areas of Lane County. Duties will include providing phone-based, office-based, and community-based crisis assessment, intervention, and safety planning services to individuals experiencing behavioral health crises, using standardized tools and strategies following training, with oversight from and access to back-up support from behavioral health clinical staff. These positions will also provide follow-up referrals and case management support to individuals served following a behavioral health crisis. Lane County Behavioral Health is looking for dedicated individuals who are focused on solutions, with a passion to serve and who are driven to connect. These positions do require a QMHA Certification through MHACBO. We are filling three positions on our day shift teams (Two 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. and One 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.). As this is a developing service, the initial training will include three weeks of training 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. The temporary schedule will be Monday through Friday, however as the program expands to include weekend days, regular schedules will be Sunday-Thursday or Tuesday-Saturday. This program may include overtime, and/or non-traditional work hours including nights and weekends, and some holidays. These positions include community-based work and related travel for routine job tasks.
Make sure to apply with all the requested information, as laid out in the job overview below.
About the Division Lane County Behavioral Health provides services to more than 1,600 individuals with behavioral health conditions. We work with community partners to provide a continuum of care from prevention through treatment and aftercare in an environment that promotes a culture of resilience and recovery.
*Lane County employees may be eligible for student loan repayment: See links below.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness-https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service National Health Service Corps-https://nhsc.hrsa.gov/
See what Lane County employees have to say about working for Behavioral Health!
Schedule:
6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. or 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. *This is an AFSCME represented position*
Training: Bachelor's degree in a behavioral science field from an accredited university with major course work in a mental health field, psychology, sociology or a related field.
Or: Experience: At least one year of work experience working directly with mentally or emotionally disturbed clients, and a combination of education, training and/or work experience in a behavioral sciences field that totals two additional years, plus the required competencies.
Or: A combination of at least three year's relevant work, education, training or experience, AND have the competencies necessary to a) communicate effectively, b) understand mental health assessment treatment and service terminology and to apply the concepts, and c) provide psychosocial skills development and to implement interventions prescribed on a treatment plan within their scope of practice, is qualifying.
Special Requirements: QMHA Certification through MHACBO NPI Transcripts Diploma CV or Resume Oregon Driver's License Notes: This position is subject to a full criminal offender information record check.
Offers of employment are contingent upon consenting to, and successfully passing, a drug screening test.
Please note that as part of the screening process Lane County will verify license and certification status.
Studies have shown that women and BIPOC individuals are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. The county will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.
to respond to calls for service in rural and metro areas of Lane County. Duties will include providing phone-based, office-based, and community-based crisis assessment, intervention, and safety planning services to individuals experiencing behavioral health crises, using standardized tools and strategies following training, with oversight from and access to back-up support from behavioral health clinical staff. These positions will also provide follow-up referrals and case management support to individuals served following a behavioral health crisis. Lane County Behavioral Health is looking for dedicated individuals who are focused on solutions, with a passion to serve and who are driven to connect. These positions do require a QMHA Certification through MHACBO. We are filling three positions on our day shift teams (Two 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. and One 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.). As this is a developing service, the initial training will include three weeks of training 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. The temporary schedule will be Monday through Friday, however as the program expands to include weekend days, regular schedules will be Sunday-Thursday or Tuesday-Saturday. This program may include overtime, and/or non-traditional work hours including nights and weekends, and some holidays. These positions include community-based work and related travel for routine job tasks.
Make sure to apply with all the requested information, as laid out in the job overview below.
About the Division Lane County Behavioral Health provides services to more than 1,600 individuals with behavioral health conditions. We work with community partners to provide a continuum of care from prevention through treatment and aftercare in an environment that promotes a culture of resilience and recovery.
*Lane County employees may be eligible for student loan repayment: See links below.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness-https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service National Health Service Corps-https://nhsc.hrsa.gov/
See what Lane County employees have to say about working for Behavioral Health!
Schedule:
6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. or 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. *This is an AFSCME represented position*
Training: Bachelor's degree in a behavioral science field from an accredited university with major course work in a mental health field, psychology, sociology or a related field.
Or: Experience: At least one year of work experience working directly with mentally or emotionally disturbed clients, and a combination of education, training and/or work experience in a behavioral sciences field that totals two additional years, plus the required competencies.
Or: A combination of at least three year's relevant work, education, training or experience, AND have the competencies necessary to a) communicate effectively, b) understand mental health assessment treatment and service terminology and to apply the concepts, and c) provide psychosocial skills development and to implement interventions prescribed on a treatment plan within their scope of practice, is qualifying.
Special Requirements: QMHA Certification through MHACBO NPI Transcripts Diploma CV or Resume Oregon Driver's License Notes: This position is subject to a full criminal offender information record check.
Offers of employment are contingent upon consenting to, and successfully passing, a drug screening test.
Please note that as part of the screening process Lane County will verify license and certification status.
Studies have shown that women and BIPOC individuals are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. The county will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.