Marion County
Crisis Clinician 2 (Underfill) - Mobile Crisis Response Team
Marion County, Salem, Oregon, us, 97308
Overview
Marion County Health & Human Services Crisis Center is seeking a dynamic, highly motivated master’s-level therapist to join our Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT). MCRT operates as a forward-thinking collaboration between law enforcement and mental health professionals to provide timely, compassionate, and effective responses to individuals experiencing behavioral health crises in the community. The QMHP works with a law enforcement deputy to respond to in-progress crisis calls using an unmarked vehicle to ensure discretion; this team will respond to dispatches from both 911 and non-emergency police services. The QMHP plays a vital role by quickly building rapport with clients in crisis, conducting comprehensive assessments, de-escalating tense situations, stabilizing individuals in place when possible, and connecting them with appropriate community resources. This position offers an opportunity to make an immediate and meaningful impact in the lives of individuals and families during their most vulnerable moments. We provide on-the-job training, 24/7 support, and supervision for licensure to ensure our team members have the tools they need to succeed and grow. Join us in this challenging yet deeply rewarding role and be part of a team committed to transforming crisis response in our community. 5% pay differential for riding with law enforcement. This position is funded for 2 years and continuation after that is dependent on funding. Responsibilities
Provide mental health assessment and evaluation in the community in response to dispatcher calls. Deliver brief counseling and crisis intervention as needed to stabilize individuals in crisis. Collaborate with a law enforcement partner to assess service needs promptly and determine appropriate referrals. Facilitate referrals to resources including the Crisis Center, hospital emergency department, outpatient providers, local service agencies, community resources, stabilization services and support groups. Attend trainings with the local law enforcement partner to stay current on certifications and information pertinent to the position, including regular attendance at briefings. Attend weekly and monthly meetings with the mental health/law enforcement service array as needed. Willing and able to drive a motor vehicle to attend meetings and staff meetings across county agencies. When not responding to dispatch calls, engage with the community to build partnerships with other service agencies (examples: Union Gospel Mission, Simonka House, NWHS HOAP project, Senior Services, Adult and Family Services, Veteran’s programs, jail staff, etc.). Complete clinical record documentation in a timely fashion. Meet performance expectations for time and billing. Back up the Crisis Center as needed when the law enforcement partner is not responding to calls. Perform other job duties as assigned by your supervisor. Qualifications and Experience
Possession of a Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Recreational Therapy, Music Therapy, Art Therapy or a behavioral science field, or possession of a bachelor’s degree in Nursing or Occupational Therapy licensed in Oregon; OR second-year graduate student waiver as QMHP by the Oregon Health Authority. Mental Health Therapist 2: at least one year of full-time post-Master’s degree experience in the behavioral health field (in addition to the educational requirements above). Supervision
Supervision for Mental Health Therapist 2 and 1: Works under supervision of a supervisor who assigns work, sets goals, and reviews results for overall effectiveness. Supervision of others is not a responsibility of these positions; Crisis Clinician 2 may act as Clinical Supervisor designee when needed. May assist in supervision of practicum students and/or volunteers. Work Location
This position will be stationed in a vehicle with a sworn law enforcement officer and will respond to calls throughout Marion County. Specific Duties
Provide mental health assessment and evaluation in the community in response to dispatcher calls. Deliver brief counseling and crisis intervention as needed to stabilize individuals in crisis. Collaborate with a law enforcement partner to assess service needs promptly and determine appropriate referrals. Facilitate referrals to appropriate resources, including but not limited to the Crisis Center, hospital, outpatient providers, and local service agencies. Attend trainings with local law enforcement partner to stay current on certifications and information pertinent to the position. Include regular attendance at briefings. Attend weekly and monthly meetings with the mental health/law enforcement service array as needed. Willing and able to drive a motor vehicle to attend meetings and staff meetings throughout county agencies. When not responding to dispatch calls, engage in community outreach to build partnerships with other service agencies. Complete clinical record documentation in a timely fashion. Meet performance expectations for time and billing. Back up the Crisis Center as needed. 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 online or in-person training. Experience and Training
Possession of a Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Recreational Therapy, Music Therapy, Art Therapy or a behavioral science field, or possession of a bachelor’s degree in Nursing and licensed by the State of Oregon, or possession of a bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy and licensed by the State of Oregon; OR second year graduate student waiver as QMHP by the Oregon Health Authority. Mental Health Therapist 2 Only: In addition to the educational requirements above, the Mental Health Therapist 2 must have at least one year of full-time, post-Master’s 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. Auto-Promote and Special Conditions
Individuals hired as a Mental Health Specialist 1 will auto-promote to Mental Health Specialist 2 after satisfactorily completing one year of service (2080 hours) as a Mental Health Specialist 1, per Marion County personnel rules. Special Requirements
Salem Hospital Credentialing: Must possess, or obtain within 6 months of hire, Salem Hospital Privileges. Must not be excluded from participation in federal health care programs or federal procurement/non-procurement activities. Must possess a current driver’s license and an acceptable driving history. Marion County will obtain and review driving records for qualified applicants. The policy can be found at: http://apps.co.marion.or.us/APAP/ Finalist must pass a criminal history background check, including fingerprints. Conviction may not automatically disqualify. Must pass pre-employment drug screen for marijuana. Policy at: http://apps.co.marion.or.us/APAP/policy.aspx?p=policy&pid=518 This assignment is represented by a union. This is a full-time position eligible for overtime. Typical Work Schedule: Monday - Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. with a working lunch. Physical Requirements
Operates a motor vehicle; senses, depth perception; stands; sits; moves about; lifts up to 20 lbs.; works in varying conditions; ballistic vest required when responding in the community. This person will participate as a team with a sworn law enforcement deputy and must be able to participate in a variety of situations and quickly respond to safety issues. Training includes defensive tactics, fire extinguisher training, and first aid. We offer tuition assistance for employees pursuing professional development: Up to $1,500 per year for tuition, licensure, and/or other educational expenditures. See Marion County Tuition Payment Policy 303 for details.
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Marion County Health & Human Services Crisis Center is seeking a dynamic, highly motivated master’s-level therapist to join our Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT). MCRT operates as a forward-thinking collaboration between law enforcement and mental health professionals to provide timely, compassionate, and effective responses to individuals experiencing behavioral health crises in the community. The QMHP works with a law enforcement deputy to respond to in-progress crisis calls using an unmarked vehicle to ensure discretion; this team will respond to dispatches from both 911 and non-emergency police services. The QMHP plays a vital role by quickly building rapport with clients in crisis, conducting comprehensive assessments, de-escalating tense situations, stabilizing individuals in place when possible, and connecting them with appropriate community resources. This position offers an opportunity to make an immediate and meaningful impact in the lives of individuals and families during their most vulnerable moments. We provide on-the-job training, 24/7 support, and supervision for licensure to ensure our team members have the tools they need to succeed and grow. Join us in this challenging yet deeply rewarding role and be part of a team committed to transforming crisis response in our community. 5% pay differential for riding with law enforcement. This position is funded for 2 years and continuation after that is dependent on funding. Responsibilities
Provide mental health assessment and evaluation in the community in response to dispatcher calls. Deliver brief counseling and crisis intervention as needed to stabilize individuals in crisis. Collaborate with a law enforcement partner to assess service needs promptly and determine appropriate referrals. Facilitate referrals to resources including the Crisis Center, hospital emergency department, outpatient providers, local service agencies, community resources, stabilization services and support groups. Attend trainings with the local law enforcement partner to stay current on certifications and information pertinent to the position, including regular attendance at briefings. Attend weekly and monthly meetings with the mental health/law enforcement service array as needed. Willing and able to drive a motor vehicle to attend meetings and staff meetings across county agencies. When not responding to dispatch calls, engage with the community to build partnerships with other service agencies (examples: Union Gospel Mission, Simonka House, NWHS HOAP project, Senior Services, Adult and Family Services, Veteran’s programs, jail staff, etc.). Complete clinical record documentation in a timely fashion. Meet performance expectations for time and billing. Back up the Crisis Center as needed when the law enforcement partner is not responding to calls. Perform other job duties as assigned by your supervisor. Qualifications and Experience
Possession of a Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Recreational Therapy, Music Therapy, Art Therapy or a behavioral science field, or possession of a bachelor’s degree in Nursing or Occupational Therapy licensed in Oregon; OR second-year graduate student waiver as QMHP by the Oregon Health Authority. Mental Health Therapist 2: at least one year of full-time post-Master’s degree experience in the behavioral health field (in addition to the educational requirements above). Supervision
Supervision for Mental Health Therapist 2 and 1: Works under supervision of a supervisor who assigns work, sets goals, and reviews results for overall effectiveness. Supervision of others is not a responsibility of these positions; Crisis Clinician 2 may act as Clinical Supervisor designee when needed. May assist in supervision of practicum students and/or volunteers. Work Location
This position will be stationed in a vehicle with a sworn law enforcement officer and will respond to calls throughout Marion County. Specific Duties
Provide mental health assessment and evaluation in the community in response to dispatcher calls. Deliver brief counseling and crisis intervention as needed to stabilize individuals in crisis. Collaborate with a law enforcement partner to assess service needs promptly and determine appropriate referrals. Facilitate referrals to appropriate resources, including but not limited to the Crisis Center, hospital, outpatient providers, and local service agencies. Attend trainings with local law enforcement partner to stay current on certifications and information pertinent to the position. Include regular attendance at briefings. Attend weekly and monthly meetings with the mental health/law enforcement service array as needed. Willing and able to drive a motor vehicle to attend meetings and staff meetings throughout county agencies. When not responding to dispatch calls, engage in community outreach to build partnerships with other service agencies. Complete clinical record documentation in a timely fashion. Meet performance expectations for time and billing. Back up the Crisis Center as needed. 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 online or in-person training. Experience and Training
Possession of a Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Recreational Therapy, Music Therapy, Art Therapy or a behavioral science field, or possession of a bachelor’s degree in Nursing and licensed by the State of Oregon, or possession of a bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy and licensed by the State of Oregon; OR second year graduate student waiver as QMHP by the Oregon Health Authority. Mental Health Therapist 2 Only: In addition to the educational requirements above, the Mental Health Therapist 2 must have at least one year of full-time, post-Master’s 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. Auto-Promote and Special Conditions
Individuals hired as a Mental Health Specialist 1 will auto-promote to Mental Health Specialist 2 after satisfactorily completing one year of service (2080 hours) as a Mental Health Specialist 1, per Marion County personnel rules. Special Requirements
Salem Hospital Credentialing: Must possess, or obtain within 6 months of hire, Salem Hospital Privileges. Must not be excluded from participation in federal health care programs or federal procurement/non-procurement activities. Must possess a current driver’s license and an acceptable driving history. Marion County will obtain and review driving records for qualified applicants. The policy can be found at: http://apps.co.marion.or.us/APAP/ Finalist must pass a criminal history background check, including fingerprints. Conviction may not automatically disqualify. Must pass pre-employment drug screen for marijuana. Policy at: http://apps.co.marion.or.us/APAP/policy.aspx?p=policy&pid=518 This assignment is represented by a union. This is a full-time position eligible for overtime. Typical Work Schedule: Monday - Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. with a working lunch. Physical Requirements
Operates a motor vehicle; senses, depth perception; stands; sits; moves about; lifts up to 20 lbs.; works in varying conditions; ballistic vest required when responding in the community. This person will participate as a team with a sworn law enforcement deputy and must be able to participate in a variety of situations and quickly respond to safety issues. Training includes defensive tactics, fire extinguisher training, and first aid. We offer tuition assistance for employees pursuing professional development: Up to $1,500 per year for tuition, licensure, and/or other educational expenditures. See Marion County Tuition Payment Policy 303 for details.
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