Mental Health Therapist 2 – Assertive Community Treatment – Relocation Offered

This recruitment has been reopened for additional applicants and will remain open until filled. If you have already applied for recruitment #554-2024-21, 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.

Did you just finish your master’s degree? Are you just starting your career as a mental health counselor or social worker? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you get excellent training, valuable experience, increase your clinical skills, and receive free licensure supervision!

Marion County Adult Behavioral Health hiring mental health therapists for their expanding Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team. In this position, you would provide mental health therapy to individuals diagnosed with serious and persistent mental illnesses (SPMI). You would get to work closely with other providers on the adult outpatient team, including other therapists, skills trainers, case managers, peer support specialists, prescribers, and supported employment and education specialists. An ideal candidate would have great communication skills, be flexible, enjoy a challenge, and have creative problem-solving skills.

An ideal candidate would appreciate diversity in their workday, enjoy being out and about in the community, believe that recovery is possible, and love working closely with a team! We offer great benefits, superb training, and provide LPC and LCSW licensure supervision.

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.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Provide assessments and treatment of individuals and families, including groups; provide crisis assessment and intervention services and related duties as required. 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; however, positions may act as lead workers as defined in the Marion County Personnel Rules.

Typical Duties – Duties include, but are not limited to the following

Provide behavioral health services to individuals with serious and persistent mental health conditions and co-occurring substance use disorders who are enrolled in Assertive Community Treatment (ACT), with the majority of services provided in the community (i.e., individual’s homes, hospitals, jails, licensed care, shelters, etc). Services include:

• Provide intake and annual comprehensive mental health assessments, including assessing mental health and/or behavioral symptoms using a variety of standard assessment tools, individual functional skills, determining treatment needs, developing individualized treatment plans, directing provision of treatment services, and complete other related required paperwork per Office of Mental Health and Addiction Services Oregon Administrative Rules.
• Provide individual and group therapy services to individuals using a variety of evidence-based practices as clinically indicated, which may include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS), Collaborative Problem-Solving (CPI), and Motivational Interviewing.
• Provide case management to include determining individual service needs, eligibility, and appropriateness of services; making referrals and coordinating with other agencies to obtain services and resources for individuals; and advocacy and brokerage on behalf of client to access community resources, benefits, and entitlements.
• Provide crisis assessment and specific intervention services, which may include development of safety/crisis plans and suicide and self-harm risk assessments with supervisor oversight.
• Provide consultation to family members and other responsible parties involved in individuals’ care and well-being.
• Work on development of individuals’ natural supports.
• May provide skills training focused on daily living and community integration.
• Employee must be able to drive county vehicles.
• Participate in after-hours on call rotation to provide coverage to support to individuals in crisis and to provide consultation and coordination with other agencies and providers.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with Federal, State, County, and treatment program requirements under the direction of the clinical supervisor. Meet performance expectations for time and billing standards.
• Participate fully as a member of the Marion County Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team as a supportive, reliable, positive, collaborative, and professional team member during the development of individual treatment planning, daily clinical team meetings, and client crisis intervention. Work with a team of clinicians and supervisor for clinical supervision, treatment planning, staff and departmental meetings, and trainings.
• Other job duties as assigned by your supervisor.

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 on-line or in-person training.

Requirements for the Position

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

Preference

• Preference points will be awarded to candidates who are LCSW, CSWA or eligible for LCSW. Qualified candidates will be eligible for licensure supervision if hired.

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.
• Salem Hospital Credentialing: Must possess, or obtain within 6 months of hire, Salem Hospital Privileges.
• 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.
• This position may be subject to the following: 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. 12549).
• 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: http://apps.co.marion.or.us/APAP/.
• 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.
• 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: 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, which is eligible for overtime.
• Typical Work Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:00a.m. – 5:00 p.m., with flexibility depending upon the needs of the department and program.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Working knowledge of community mental health concepts and/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.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Operates a motor vehicle; sees using depth perception; sits; stands; moves about the work area; climbs 1 floor of stairs; operates a keyboard; lifts up to 15 lbs.; pushes, pulls, carries items and moves carts weighing up to 15 lbs.; speaks with a clear and audible voice; reads a 12 pt. font; hears a whispered speech level; may work in areas exposed to dust, second hand smoke (outreach), noise, vibration or chemicals; may work in areas that are wet.

Additional Information and/or Attachments

ACT is a multi-disciplinary treatment team that provides intensive, highly integrated, and community-based treatment services to individuals with serious mental illnesses and co-occurring disorders. Services are designed to be provided in the most integrated setting possible to maximize independence, community integration, and recovery. The ACT team takes treatment services to individuals wherever they might be their homes, shelters, sidewalks, etc. To learn more about ACT, you can visit this website: OCEACT | Oregon Center of Excellence for Assertive Community Treatment

Here’s what some the ACT team members had to say:
“Being on the ACT team is unlike anything else I’ve ever done. We meet people in some of the lowest points of their lives and empower them to build back a fulfilling existence. The work is rarely easy, but our team is incredible. I love how the ACT model has us all work closely together and focus our various skills for the benefit of an often-ignored population.” – Matt

“It is meaningful to me to be a part of the team that creates continuity and to increase positive outcomes with members of the community with more obstacles than resources. They KNOW ACT will be there for them, no matter what, no matter when.” – Sarah

“I enjoy working for the Marion County ACT Team because I enjoy supporting people with my lived experience and I enjoy supporting people to discover recovery and to realize their potential.” – Jason

“It is never boring, there is plenty of variety and you must be content with small victories. You do develop a close bond with individuals, the caseload is small and practical tasks that set people up for wellness and finding hope.” – Marlene

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: 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.

Most regular positions in this classification are represented by Marion County Employees Association (MCEA). For a summary of benefits, click here. For a complete and detailed overview of the MCEA benefits package, click here, 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.

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