Mental Health Specialist 1 or 2

Mental Health Specialist 1 :   $31.74 - $42.34 Hourly

Mental Health Specialist 2 :   $35.92 - $47.96  Hourly

About the Position

Lane County Behavior Health is looking for a Mental Health Clinician to join our Adult Outpatient Team serving adults with severe and persistent mental illness in a community mental health setting. This skilled experienced mental health professional provides evidence-based treatments and supports. Day to day work includes providing assessment, treatment planning, individual and group therapy as well as some community outreach and crisis intervention. A portion of this clinician's caseload includes working with individuals who reside in a mental health adult foster home and coordinating with their foster home providers.

The work is done collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team that includes mental health clinicians, peer support specialists, case managers, nursing and psychiatry as well as partner with other service providers in the community.

For this recruitment we are looking for dedicated individuals with a passion to serve adults with severe and persistent mental health needs. This position requires a QMHP Certification. If you are driven to serve, this is the job for you!

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.

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Public Service Loan Forgiveness

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Schedule :   Monday - Friday; 8 : 00am - 5 : 00pm

Mental Health Specialist 1 Training & Experience :

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

One year of some experience working directly with mentally or emotionally disturbed clients in the provision of behavioral health services is highly desirable.

Mental Health Specialist 2 Training & Experience :

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

Two years of responsible professional mental health experience, including one year of experience specific to the program or area of assignment.

An equivalent combination of experience and training that will demonstrate the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.

Special Requirements :

Notes :

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.