Mental Health Specialist

2 days ago

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

Job Summary:

The Linn County Sheriff's Office is seeking a highly skilled Mental Health Specialist to join our team. As a Mental Health Specialist, you will be responsible for providing professional mental health services to adults incarcerated at the Linn County Jail. This is a full-time position in our Corrections Programs Division.

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 a 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 provides an excellent health coverage plan for employees and eligible dependents, including medical, vision, prescription, dental, and optional life insurance, and long-term disability.
  • Potential of additional pay (on top of base salary) for education, bilingualism, and longevity.
  • Enrollment into a retirement plan through the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS), with county-pickup, along with 3% county-pickup deferred compensation plan.
  • Paid vacation, personal, and sick time.
  • Ability to accrue up to 60 hours in Comp Time.
  • On-site fitness facility available 24/7.
  • Health & Fitness Incentive - up to 24 hours of additional paid time off per year.
  • 2% county contribution into HRA/VEBA account (Health Reimbursement Arrangement).
  • Education Incentive of 4% for Master's Degree (required).
  • Additional 6% incentive if applicant is licensed in Oregon as a Licensed Professional Counselor or a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

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