Crisis Clinician 2 (Underfill) - BRES Clinician

Salary : $29.54 - $48.00 Hourly

Location : Salem, OR

Job Type : Full-time Regular

Job Number : 554-2025-35

Department : Health and Human Services

Division : HHS - BH - Acute and Forensic Diversion Svcs

Opening Date : 09 / 03 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit : 06

Marion County requires on-site work. Remote work is not available.

This recruitment has been reopened for additional applicants and will remain open until filled. If you have already applied for recruitment #554-2025-35, 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.

The Behavioral Health Crisis Center with Marion County Health and Human Services is in need of a passionate, empathetic, and motivated individual that can provide both case management and brief therapy to individuals in our services. This individual will work directly with members of our community that have extensive case management needs. This individual will also work directly with a team of Qualified Mental Health Associates, other clinicians, Peer Support Specialists, and Clinical Supervisors. Do you have what it takes to make an impact on our community? Do you have a passion for working with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness? This job may be the perfect fit for you! Please apply today to make a difference.

Wages :

Crisis Clinician 1 : $29.54 - $39.58 hr

Crisis Clinician 2 : $35.83 - $48.00 hr

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Crisis Clinician 2 :

Provide assessments and treatment of individuals and families, including groups; provides crisis assessment and intervention services and related duties as required. 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 and / or to develop and implement specific services in the community.

Crisis Clinician 1 :

Plans and carries out recreational, social and skills training activities; performs case management and counseling functions with Adults in Custody (AIC); facilitates counseling and / or skills training groups; performs related duties as required. Primary responsibility of this class is case management and counseling, without responsibility for developing and implementing specific programs in the community.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Crisis Clinician 2 and 1 :

Works under the supervision of a supervisor who assigns work, establishes goals, and reviews the results obtained for overall effectiveness.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Crisis Clinician 2 and 1 :

Supervision of others is not a responsibility of positions in this classification. Crisis Clinician 2 may act as Clinical Supervisor designee when needed. May assist in the supervision of practicum students and / or volunteers.

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

Provide mental health services in person and / or out in the community to individuals diagnosed with a variety of mental health illnesses. Work closely with staff of the Behavioral Health Crisis Center, to include other clinicians, clinical supervisors, peer support specialists, prescribers, QMHA's, and others.

Case Management & Consultation

• Determine individual service needs, eligibility, and appropriateness of services.
• Provide case management to include 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.
• Provides individual case specific consultation to other providers and community partners, which may include recommendations for risk reduction.
• Work on development of individuals' natural supports.
• May make recommendations for courts regarding individual status, including risk factors and level of functioning.
• Maintain current knowledge of and contact with community agencies to make referrals appropriately.
• Ensure that individuals in services receive the services they need and do follow up work as needed, to make certain that the individual(s) needs are being met.
• Must have the ability to drive a county vehicle to meet with individuals in services and engage in treatment planning and / or case management as well as crisis and risk assessment.
• Meet with individuals enrolled in the BRES program within BHCC a minimum of twice monthly, to determine if further support is needed.
• Work with multiple community programs such as alcohol and drug, parole and probation, vocational resources, community counseling, community case management, community health, and more to provide services for individuals and / or their families.
• Works closely with the Prescriber Assistant with BHCC to ensure individuals do not lapse in their ability to have access to their mental health and medical health medications.
• Coordinate with various pharmacies throughout the area to ensure individuals medication stays up to date and available.
• Work closely with various programs at BHCC to include CSS, Navigation, Crisis Services, Diversion, CRT to ensure services can be provided to individuals throughout Marion County.

Assessments and Treatment Planning

Therapy / Counseling

Documentation

Miscellaneous

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

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 OF CLASSIFICATION

Individuals hired as a Crisis Clinician 1 will auto-promote, as noted in Article 4 in the Marion County personnel rules, to the classification of Crisis Clinician 2 upon satisfactorily completing one-year, post master's degree, of service as a Crisis Clinician 1. (One-year of work experience is equal to 2080 hours)

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

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; stands; sits; moves about the work area; climbs 1 floor of stairs; lifts, pushes, pulls, and carries up to 15 lbs.; moves carts weighing up to 15 lbs.; operates a keyboard; speaks clearly and audibly; reads a 12-pt. font; hears a normal level of speech; works in areas that may be exposed to heat, cold, dust, smoke, noise, and household cleaning chemicals; works in areas that may be wet or uneven.

Additional Information and / or Attachments

We offer tuition assistance for employees interested in professional development.

PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS

Marion County is a qualifying public employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, full-time employees working at the County may qualify for forgiveness of the remaining balance on Direct Student Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan. Questions about your student loan eligibility should be directed to your loan servicer or the US Department of Education.

VISA SPONSORSHIP

Marion County does not offer VISA sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. Marion County is an E-Verify employer and will use E-Verify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE

Applicants are eligible to use Veterans' Preference when applying with Marion County in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235 and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Preference will be awarded only if the applicant meets the minimum requirements of the position and attaches the required documentation at the time of application.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR VETERANS' PREFERENCE

MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215); OR

A copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs; OR

You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website at

Marion County is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Veteran and Disability employer committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce.

Applicants with a disability may request reasonable accommodation, through Human Resources, in any step of the process to assist them in demonstrating their qualifications to perform the duties of the position for which they are applying. Please e-mail if you wish to request an accommodation.

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, For a complete and detailed overview of the MCEA benefits package, , 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.

Salary and benefits are subject to union contract negotiations and may change as a result.

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