Behavioral Health Specialist II, Mobile Crisis Assessment Team

  • Deschutes County
  • Bend, Oregon
  • Apr 10, 2020
Full time Government

Job Description

Deschutes County is accepting applications for two Behavioral Health Specialist II - Mobile Crisis Assessment Team (MCAT) members. These positions will provide community based assessment and crisis intervention on the phone and face-to-face, in a variety of settings including medical facilities, jails, hospitals, the community, and office settings. The incumbent will provide hospital liaison/coordination and pre-commitment investigations to children, adults, and seniors. These positions are designed to provide services in conjunction with emergency first responders such as law enforcement, medical facilities, and family members for people in crisis.

These are full-time positions with a unique schedule working in several 24-hour shifts(including evenings, weekends, and holidays) with multiple days off following.

Successful candidates are required to live within a geographic proximity that will allow a timely response to emergency situations in multiple locations. This is defined as living in the Bend or Redmond areas and within 30 minutes of St. Charles and Redmond hospitals/medical centers. The requirement remains in effect for the duration of employment in this position.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's Degree in psychology, social work, recreational therapy, music therapy, art therapy or a behavioral science field with one year of experience in the behavioral health field; OR a Bachelor's degree in nursing or occupational therapy, licensed by the State of Oregon, with three years of experience in a behavioral health field.

There are registration/certification requirements under the Mental Health and Addiction Counseling Board of Oregon (MHACBO) that apply to Qualified Mental Health Professionals (QMHP) hired by Deschutes County Health Services (DCHS).  This only applies to QMHPs who do not possess current licensure or are currently pursuing licensure as an LCSW, LMFT, or LPC. Please see website for information on these requirements: https://mhacbo.org/en/

There is no need to take action at this point. More information will be provided to candidates who progress to the final stage of the interview process. Registration and/or certification fees will be paid by DCHS, if the candidate selected for the position meets the criteria for registration/certification.

Preferred for this position:

  • Current licensure without restrictions from a recognized governing board in Oregon as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marital and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). 
  • Possession of Investigator Training Certification to provide Civil Commitment Investigations.
  • Experience providing crisis intervention services.
  • Civil Commitment Investigation experience.
  • Experience working with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI).

Requires a demonstrated ability to:

  • Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
  • Work effectively both independently and in a team setting.
  • Prepare concise and complete reports and documentation related to client assessment and services in a timely manner.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, clients and their families, other agencies, and the public at all times.
  • Act professionally with regard to code of ethics and confidentiality.

For additional information or to apply please visit our website at: www.deschutes.org/jobs

Salary

$4,929.42 to $6,605.89 per month

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