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.
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For additional information or to apply please visit our website at: www.deschutes.org/jobs
Deschutes County is one of the largest employers in Central Oregon and the largest municipal government in the region. The County utilizes a professional staff of 1,020 full-time equivalents (FTE) and an annual budget of $454.4 million to provide a broad spectrum of direct services for residents and visitors, including public safety, public and behavioral health, community development, road construction and maintenance, elections, assessment and taxation, solid waste, social services, and fair and expo facilities.
Indirect services that support county operations include finance, human resources, property and facilities management, internal auditing, information technology, legal counsel, and public information.