Behavioral Health Specialist II, Corrections

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is a full service agency that oversees the Adult Jail, provides Patrol, Criminal Investigations, Civil Process and Search and Rescue operations. Special units include SWAT, Marine Patrol, ATV Patrol, Forest Patrol, along with five K9 teams. Founded in 1916 and today led by Sheriff Ty Rupert, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office serves over 200,000 residents in Deschutes County.

Deschutes County is one of the largest employers in Central Oregon and the largest municipal government in the region. Our dedicated and passionate workforce of more than 1,250 employees provides County services in a number of departments, divisions, and offices. Located in the heart of Central Oregon, between the towering Cascade Mountain Range to the west and the high desert plateau to the east, Deschutes County is the outdoor recreation capital of Oregon.

We enjoy a renowned quality of life, with big‑city opportunities and small‑town neighborhoods. We hope you’ll consider joining our talented team.

Deschutes County is accepting applications for a Behavioral Health Specialist II. This position will work with inmates at the Deschutes County Jail to provide crisis intervention, intake and treatment assessments, and individual and group therapy. Incumbent will perform consultation and case planning with Parole & Probation, the District Attorney's Office, public defenders, and the medical, mental health, and chemical dependency treatment community.

In addition to collaborating frequently with Behavioral Health agencies in the county, this position will collaborate with outside department contacts such as law enforcement agencies from the community, families of patients, court personnel, community hospital staff, and other county agencies such as Public Health.

• Interviewing and assessing the needs of incarcerated adults who may be in emotional and behavioral crisis.
• Apply theory in mental health diagnosis and the planning and implementation of intervention programs.
• Prepare concise and complete reports and documentation related to client treatment, progress and services in a timely manner.

Knowledge of or experience with:

• Behavioral health and chemical dependency theory.
• Advanced interpersonal sensitivity and human relations skills to work effectively with the population served including the ability to understand client situations and values.
• Act professionally with regard to code of ethics and confidentiality.

Skill in:

• Communicating effectively both verbally and in writing, with the ability to carry out instructions in an efficient manner.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, clients, agencies and the public at all times.
• Work effectively both independently and in a team setting within a corrections facility.

This posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but rather constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function.

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$6,027.10 to $8,076.88 per month for a 173.33 hour work month.

$6,328.45 to $8,480.74 per month for a 173.33 hour work month for those possessing 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).

Excellent County benefit package when eligible. This union-represented position is available immediately.

Our robust health plan is offered at a minimal cost of $100 per month for employee only or $121 per month for employee plus dependents, which includes an innovative on-site clinic, pharmacy, and wellness and wellbeing services. Additionally, we include life insurance, retirement (PERS), generous paid time‑off (14‑18 hours/month to start), holidays, and professional development opportunities. Please  (Download PDF reader)…