Mental Health Associate- Crisis Swing Shift Position

Health Services Mental Health Associate LINN COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES Class Code: 770 AVAILABLE POSITION Mental Health Associate for Crisis Team - Swing Shift Mental Health Department (Classification770) SEIU Represented Full Time (37.5 hours/week) position ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Linn County Mental Health Crisis Team is seeking an experienced Qualified Mental Health Associate to work with people of all ages who are experiencing crisis or transitioning from a hospital setting. Most work will occur in the community or in client homes. Experience with outreach and crisis interventions, case management, facilitating groups and providing skills training will be an important element for the successful applicant. Other areas involved with this position include Strong communication skills; computer skills, experience using electronic medical record; a background with mental health documentation, writing and supporting treatment goals; understanding of basic counseling and assessment, evidence-based practices. The successful applicant will work closely with colleagues as part of an interdisciplinary team and should possess the ability to be flexible with case and task assignments. Timely completion of paperwork and documentation is critical. This position may require evening and weekend work. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework in psychology, social work, counseling, or closely related behavior science field; or four years of progressive experience in a mental health service program involving general client needs; or any satisfactory equivalent combination of experience, education and training which demonstrates the ability to perform the work described. Applicants must register with The Mental Health and Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO) within 30 days of employment. SALARY, BENEFITS, COMPENSATION: Linn County employees say their benefits play a large role in what makes the County such a great place to work. We offer competitive benefit plans. Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits o Family plans are less than $15 per month. Vacation and Floating Days Paid Holiday Time o 10.5 paid holidays Sick & Bereavement Time Employee Assistance Program (EAP) County Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Benefits Longevity Incentive Public Service Loan Forgiveness Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) o Fully Paid by County AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER A copy of the Job Classification for this position as well as the Employment application may be obtained from the Linn County Board of Commissioner’s Office, Room 201, Linn County Courthouse, PO Box 100, Albany, OR 97321; at the Oregon Employment Division Office in Albany, or online at http://www.co.linn.or.us. For a full list of our benefits, please visit our Benefits webpage: Benefit Summary SALARY RANGE CLOSING DATE: HOW TO APPLY: $4,241 - $5,422 Until Filled www.linncountyhealth.org