Mental Health Associate - NOC

About the Position

Lane County Behavioral Health is looking for dynamic Qualified Mental Health Associates to join our team as mobile crisis service responders for our new Mobile Crisis Service of Lane County program (MCS-LC) 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 NOC shift team. This permanent schedule will run four 10 hour shifts between 9 : 30 p.m. - 7 : 30 a.m. either Sunday-Wednesday (1 position) or Wednesday-Saturday (2 positions) . 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, then swing shift ( 3 : 00 p.m. - 11 : 00 p.m. Tuesday thru Saturday) before transitioning to the regular NOC shift. 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.

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

https : / / nhsc.hrsa.gov /

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Schedule :  This permanent schedule will run four 10 hour shifts between 9 : 30 p.m.- 7 : 30 a.m. either Sunday-Wednesday (1 position) or Wednesday-Saturday (2 positions)

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 : Experience :

Special Requirements :

MHACBO

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.