Mental Health Specialist, Senior - Mobile Crisis Unit

Join Lane County Behavioral Health's Mobile Crisis Unit - Be the Beacon of Hope in Behavioral Health Crisis Response! 

These positions are eligible for sign-on compensation of $4,500!

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About the Position

Are you a highly trained licensed Mental Health Clinician ready to make a lasting impact in our county? We're seeking clinical experts to respond to requests for assistance from those in crisis and their natural supports.  This includes telephone support and de-escalation, providing clinical support to teams dispatched across the county and providing crisis services anywhere in the community that is deemed most effective and efficient for the safely resolving crisis situations, including escalating to hire levels of care. These licensed clinicians utilize their clinical skills to support the success of our new county-wide mobile crisis service.

Your Mission:

• Collaborate with a dynamic team of behavioral health professionals and peer support specialists.
• Respond swiftly to calls for service, spanning both rural and metro areas of Lane County.
• Provide crisis assessment, intervention, and safety planning services to individuals in need.
• Leverage their expertise, offering invaluable guidance to fellow team members.

Our Commitment:

• We're building a county-wide service dedicated to supporting adults in crisis.
• We're on a mission to reduce law enforcement involvement in behavioral health crises.
• This is a 24/7/365 operation, ensuring help is always within reach.

If you're ready to be part of a transformative initiative, shape the future of crisis intervention, and empower individuals in their most vulnerable moments, we want to hear from you!

Join us in making a real difference. Apply now and help us build a brighter, more compassionate future for our community.

About the Division

Mobile Crisis Intervention Services (MCIS)” means all necessary services, supports, and treatments for an individual experiencing a behavioral health crisis. Services are delivered by providers in a community-based setting and are intended to de-escalate and stabilize an individual in crisis through a timely therapeutic response that meets the needs of the individual in crisis and is individual and family centered.

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. 

Schedule: These positions work schedule will vary.

*This is an AFSCME represented position*   

QUALIFICATIONS:

Training:

• Master's Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a mental health field, psychology, sociology, counseling or a related field.

Experience:

• Three years of responsible professional mental health or professional mental health crisis experience.
• An equivalent combination of experience and training that will demonstrate the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.

Special Requirements:

• Must be in possession of a valid driver's license at time of application, and a valid Oregon Driver's license by time of appointment. 
• Oregon Health Licensure required: Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Psychologist or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
• Transcripts.
• License.
• NPI.
• Diploma.
• CV or Resume.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Lane County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace.  All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

Trauma Informed Care Statement

Lane County Health & Human Services is committed to providing Trauma Informed Care.  As an organization, we recognize that many of the people we serve have experienced trauma, either currently, recently or in their past.  Our agency is dedicated to incorporating an understanding of trauma, both with our clients and with each other.  Our employees receive ongoing training to develop or deepen their understanding of trauma and its impacts.