Mental Health Specialist

3 weeks ago

Albany, Oregon, United States Linn County Sheriff's Office Full time
Mental Health Specialist Job Description

At the Linn County Sheriff's Office, we are seeking a highly skilled Mental Health Specialist to join our team. This is a full-time position in our Corrections Programs Division, working Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4 pm.

Job Summary

The Mental Health Specialist will provide professional mental health services to adults incarcerated at the Linn County Jail with mental or emotional disturbances, alcohol and other drug abuse problems, or individuals who experience intellectual or developmental disabilities.

Key Responsibilities
  • Perform client evaluations and record them in the client's chart.
  • Provide risk assessment, jail housing recommendations for safety needs, exit strategy planning, and consultation to Corrections Deputies and Jail Nursing Staff regarding mental health concerns for adults in custody.
  • Assist with required reports/documentation for multiple forensic outpatient programs such as Aid and Assist, Psychiatric Review Board, and Jail Diversion outpatient referrals. Potentially provide courtroom testimony.
  • Be skilled in diagnosis, risk assessment, knowledge of the philosophy of recovery, court decorum, court reports, individual and group therapy, case management and be able to provide professional consultation.
  • Have familiarity with evidence-based practices and have excellent case management and therapy skills, especially in the area of engaging mandated clients.
  • Communicate regularly and work closely with other mental health services and personnel in Linn County such as Linn County Mental Health, and be able to work within an interdisciplinary team.
  • Follow documentation requirements in accordance with the Oregon Administrative Rules and department policies and procedures.
  • Develop and maintain effective, harmonious and reasonable work relationships with others.
  • Maintain regular and predictable work attendance.
Requirements
  • Master's Degree in psychology, social work, counseling or related field is required.
  • Professional or supervised practicum-level experience in providing similar services to persons with similar problems or concerns is desirable.
  • Be a citizen of the United States.
  • Be 21 years of age or older.
  • Be of good moral fitness, as determined by a thorough background investigation.
  • Be free of any conviction for any felony; any misdemeanor involving violent behavior; or unlawful use, possession, delivery, or manufacture of a controlled substance, narcotic or dangerous drug.
  • Pass a written and oral interview as prescribed by the Sheriff's Office.
  • Be willing to work weekends, holidays, varying shifts, and extra hours.
  • Must pass a comprehensive psychological examination.
  • Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license and an acceptable driving record at the time of appointment may be a condition of employment.
  • Must possess and maintain a valid basic First Aid and CPR card including operation of Automatic External Defibrillators.
  • Must maintain the ability to testify in court.
  • Must be able to receive and maintain a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) Security clearance.
Benefits

The Linn County Sheriff's Office offers an excellent health coverage plan for employee and eligible dependents, including medical, vision, prescription, dental, and optional life insurance, and long-term disability. Additionally, the office provides paid vacation, personal, and sick time, as well as the opportunity to accrue up to 60 hours in Comp Time. The office also offers a retirement plan through the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS), with county-pickup, along with a 3% county-pickup deferred compensation plan.

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