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Mental Health Specialist 1 or 2

2 weeks ago


Albany, OR, United States Linn County Department of Health Services Full time
Salary: $6,184.00 - $7,894.00 Monthly
Location : Albany, OR
Job Type: Full Time- SEIU
Job Number: 25-00067
Department: Mental Health
Program: Adult Outpatient
Opening Date: 11/21/2025
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: SEIU

Description

Mental Health Specialist 1 or 2 - Adult Outpatient - Albany Office
Mental Health Department (Classification 771 and 772)
SEIU Represented Full Time (37.5 hours/week) position


Mental Health Specialist 1: $6,184 - $7,894 Depending on Qualifications
Mental Health Specialist 2: $6,815 - $8,705 Depending on Qualifications
Job Summary

Linn County Mental Health is recruiting for and experienced mental health therapist to work with adult consumers who experience a range of symptoms including PTSD, depression, and anxiety. The person filling this position should be skilled in assessment, individual and group therapy, case management and consultation. Candidates should have familiarity with Evidence Based Practice and have excellent case management and therapy skills. Must be willing to work as part of an interdisciplinary team and follow documentation requirements in accordance with the Oregon Administrative Rules and department policies and procedures. Upgraded skills in medical management information systems to support clinical work would be desired. Travel between work sites may be necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

Mental Health Specialist 1:
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 but not required. Any satisfactory equivalent combination of experience, education and training which demonstrates the ability to perform the work described may be acceptable.

Mental Health Specialist 2:
Master's degree in psychology, social work, counseling or related field is required. Two years post Master's Degree supervised experience in a similar position. Classification as a Mental Health Specialist 2, in addition to the requirements listed above in the job summary, also requires Oregon licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

Must be able to pass a criminal history check and possess or obtain a valid Oregon driver's license with an acceptable driving record that meets the County's requirements.

This is a non-supervisory position. Lead work and coordination of work of others is not a typical function assigned to this position. Incumbents in this position may provide training and orientation to newly assigned personnel.

Special Requirements

VISA SPONSORSHIPLinn County does not offer VISA sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet Agency employment eligibility standards.
Linn County is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Linn County employees say their benefits play a large role in what makes the County such a great place to work. We offer competive benefit plans.
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
    • Family plans are less than $15 per month
  • Vacation and Floating Days
  • Paid Holiday Time
    • 10.5 paid holidays
  • Sick & Bereavement Time
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • County Paid Life and Long Term Disability Benefits
  • Longevity Incentive
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness
  • Public Employee Retirement System (PERS)
    • Fully Paid by County

For a full list of our benefits, please visit our Benefits webpage:
01

Have you graduated from an accredited college or university with a Master's Degree in social work, counseling, psychology, psychiatric nursing, or a related field? To see qualifying related degrees please review: https://www.mhacbo.org/en/certifications/
  • Yes, Masters Degree or Higher
  • Yes, Masters Degree within the next 6 months
  • No

02

Please check any of the following credentials you have earned either from the State of Oregon or from a state which is transferrable to the State of Oregon. You will be asked to upload and attach a copy of your current license or certification for all boxes checked.
  • Licensed Professional Counselor
  • Licensed Professional Social Worker
  • Licensed Marriage Family Therapist
  • Registered as a QMHP with Mental Health and Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO) https://www.mhacbo.org/en/
  • On path to Licensure for LCSW or LPC
  • None

03

How many years of experience do you have working with patients who are diagnosed with a mental illness?
  • No Experience
  • Less than 1 year
  • One year to 3 years
  • More than 3 years

04

Do you have experience practicing individual, group and family therapy techniques?
  • Yes
  • No

05

How many years of experience do you have performing one or more essential functions of this position?
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 year
  • 2 years
  • 3 years
  • 4 years or more
  • No experience

06

What Electronic Medical Records System have you used?
07

In two paragraphs or less briefly describe how you believe your education, experience and/or attributes would make you the ideal candidate.
Required Question