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CLOSE DATE: This Job Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time) on Monday, January 6th, 2025.
PAY AND BENEFITS:
Mental Health Specialist 2 (licensed):
Annual Pay Range: $83,420.32 – $105,530.57
Hourly Pay Range: $40.105921 – $50.735849
Mental Health Specialist 1 (unlicensed):
Annual Pay Range: $68,868.87 – $87,447.48
Hourly Pay Range: $33.110035 – $42.042059
Bilingual Spanish/English skills are required for this position. An additional 5% of base compensation is added to pay.
This is a full time County position represented by the Employees’ Association.
JOB DETAILS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Clackamas County’s Health Centers – Behavioral Health Clinics is seeking a motivated and adaptable mental health and substance abuse clinician with a strong commitment to providing equitable services to the community. The clinician in this position should be licensed or eligible to obtain licensure.
The Mental Health Specialist classification provides a variety of advanced level professional treatment and program services to individuals with mental health and substance abuse issues primarily servicing Medicaid, Medicare, and uninsured populations.
As a Mental Health Specialist, you will provide a variety of professional counseling and program services to individuals receiving mental health services. Services will include but are not limited to conducting assessments, service planning, ongoing therapy, crisis support and leading therapy groups. The Mental Health Specialist manages a client caseload; participates as an effective member on a team of mental health professionals; participates in one or more programs providing services; and completes other work as required.
Successful applicants will be able to provide culturally competent treatment modalities, have an anti-racist lens, and demonstrate sensitivity to and respect for the diverse populations we serve.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
1. Registered as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) as established by the State of Oregon
2. Graduate degree in Mental Health Counseling, Social Work, Psychology or other behavioral science field
3. If Licensed, must be credentialed as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) or Licensed Psychologist (PsyD/PHD) AND a minimum of two (2) years of related experience.
4. If Unlicensed, must have a minimum of one (1) year of relevant experience AND must receive licensure within three (3) years of hire.
5. Experience, knowledge and commitment to serving a diverse population and promoting equity, diversity and inclusion.
6. Must possess and maintain a Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate.
7. Must successfully pass the credentialing process.
Preferred Special Qualifications:
1. Current Licensure as a LCSW, LPC, or LMFT
2. Experience working with Evidence Based Treatment Practices
3. Experience facilitating therapy groups
4. The ability to complete 60 documented hours of alcohol and drug training, if licensed, or obtain a CADC within 2 years of hire
WORK SCHEDULE: This position works 40 hours during a standard workweek of Monday through Friday. Specific hours of work will be discussed with the candidate selected for this position at the time an offer of employment is extended.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Clackamas County only accepts online applications. If you have any questions or issues you may contact the Department of Human Resources at 503-655-8459 or jobs@co.clackamas.or.us.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Clackamas County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace.
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