Mental Health Associate - Swing Shift

About the Position

Lane County Behavioral Health is seeking compassionate and skilled Qualified Mental Health Associates to join Mobile Crisis Services of Lane County. This program provides timely, community-based support to people experiencing behavioral health crises throughout rural and metropolitan Lane County.

Working in two-person response teams, Mobile Crisis Responders provide phone, office and community-based crisis assessment, intervention and safety planning. Using standardized tools and evidence-informed strategies, responders help stabilize immediate concerns, connect individuals with appropriate resources, and provide follow-up referrals and case management.

Clinical staff provide oversight and backup support. Successful candidates will remain calm in challenging situations, use sound judgment, work effectively with diverse communities, and approach people in crisis with dignity and compassion.

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:
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• National Health Service Corps

Find out from Lane County employees how it is to work for the Behavioral Health division.

Wednesday - Saturday, 2:00 pm - 12:00 am. The initial training will include three weeks of training 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday through Friday.

As the program expands to 24-hour coverage, there will be the opportunity to take on variable shifts. This program may include overtime, and/or non-traditional work hours including nights and weekends, and some holidays. These positions include community-based work and related travel for routine job tasks.

* This is an AFSCME represented position*

• Bachelor's degree in a behavioral science field from an accredited university with major course work in a mental health field, psychology, sociology or a related field.

• At least one year of work experience working directly with mentally or emotionally disturbed clients, and a combination of education, training and/or work experience in a behavioral sciences field that totals two additional years, plus the required competencies.

• A combination of at least three year's relevant work, education, training or experience, AND have the competencies necessary to a) communicate effectively, b) understand mental health assessment treatment and service terminology and to apply the concepts, and c) provide psychosocial skills development and to implement interventions prescribed on a treatment plan within their scope of practice, is qualifying.

• QMHA Certification through MHACBO
• NPI
• Transcripts
• Diploma
• CV or Resume

• 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.

• These positions are subject to the DHS ORCHARDS background check process.
• 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 certification status with MHACBO.

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…