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Mental Health Associate
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Eugene, Lane County, Oregon, 97401, USA
Listed on 2026-08-02
Listing for:
Lane County Government
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-02
Job specializations:
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Healthcare
Community Health, Mental Health
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Qualified Mental Health Associate
Lane County Behavioral Health is looking for a dynamic Qualified Mental Health Associate to join our team.
Purpose of the Role
- Support individuals in achieving the highest possible level of independent functioning.
- Assist in diverting individuals from admission to the Oregon State Hospital (OSH).
- Support safe, timely, and appropriate discharges from OSH into the community.
- Coordinate services with community providers and programs to ensure continuity of care.
Primary Responsibilities
- Work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Provide case management services.
- Deliver skills training to clients.
- Initiate and maintain contact with clients in both clinic and community settings.
- Conduct client screenings and follow-up callbacks.
- Assess clients' case management needs.
- Coordinate care with community partners, including:
- Hospitals
- Developmental Disabilities (DD) Services
- Medical clinics
- Coordinated Care Organizations (CCOs)
- Receive and process referrals from community partners.
Administrative & Collaborative Duties
- Support CHOICE staff with administrative tasks.
- Attend team meetings and participate on committees.
- Collaborate with community providers and partners.
- Work with Trillium Community Health Plan as appropriate to assigned responsibilities.
Additional Requirements
- May be required to provide transportation for clients to appointments and activities.
- May be required to conduct home visits.
- Must possess a valid Oregon driver's license.
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.
Lane County employees may be eligible for student loan repayment:
See links below.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- National Health Service Corps
Schedule:
Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
* This is an AFSCME represented position*
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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