Crisis Clinician 2 (Underfill) - Civil Commitment Investigator

Marion-County,-o; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Marion County seeks a dedicated Civil Commitment Investigator to support individuals with acute behavioral health needs. You will work with hospital and court systems, conducting pre-commitment investigations, crisis assessments, and community referrals.

Roles include collaboration with hospitals, community agencies, and multidisciplinary teams. Successful candidates will have a relevant master's or professional license, crisis experience, and a commitment to compassionate, ethical service.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent in psychology or behavioral health or related field (or applicable nursing/OT licensure).
• Two-tier Crisis Clinician roles with distinct qualifications and duties.
• Crisis Clinician 2 requires at least one year of post-Master's degree experience.

Responsibilities

• Investigate pre-commitment cases (Hospital Holds, Magistrate’s Orders, Two-Party Petitions) and advise the court.
• Provide crisis assessments and interventions in community and clinical settings.
• Coordinate with hospitals, courts, and community agencies; referrals and follow-ups.
• Mentor practicum students and/or volunteers under supervision.
• Attend and participate in BHCC team meetings.

Skills

Crisis assessment

Crisis intervention

Case management

Collaboration

Professional ethics

Education

Master's degree in Psychology / Social Work / Behavioral health

Bachelor's in Nursing with Oregon license

Bachelor's in Occupational Therapy with Oregon license

QMHP eligible for second-year graduate students

Job description

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals experiencing significant mental health challenges? Marion County is seeking a dedicated and compassionate professional to join our team as a Civil Commitment Investigator. This position offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with a variety of community partners while serving individuals experiencing acute behavioral health needs. The Civil Commitment Investigator works closely with hospital and court systems as well as other community agencies.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong understanding of civil commitment laws and procedures, sound professional judgment, and the ability to navigate complex and sensitive situations with professionalism and compassion. This role requires effective communication, strong collaboration skills, and the ability to thoughtfully address community concerns while conducting pre-commitment investigations. Civil commitment investigation training will be provided to the selected candidate, and licensure supervision is available. This is an opportunity to work alongside multidisciplinary professionals and play an important role in supporting individuals experiencing mental health crises. If you are passionate about behavioral health, value community partnerships, and are committed to serving individuals with professionalism, compassion, and integrity, Join a team dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and the broader Marion County community.

This position is full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with a comprehensive benefits package.

Wages:

Crisis Clinician 1: $30.14 - $40.38hr.

Crisis Clinician 2: $36.55 - $48.96hr.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Crisis Clinician 2: Provide assessments and treatment of individuals and families, including groups; provides crisis assessment and intervention services and related duties as required. Primary responsibility of this class is to provide assessment and treatment services; crisis intervention, and treatment services, including intensive services, to individuals and their families with complex needs and diagnoses and/or to develop and implement specific services in the community.

Crisis Clinician 1: Plans and carries out recreational, social and skills training activities; performs case management and counseling functions with Adults in Custody (AIC); facilitates counseling and/or skills training groups; performs related duties as required. Primary responsibility of this class is case management and counseling, without responsibility for developing and implementing specific programs in the community.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the supervision of a supervisor who assigns work, establishes goals, and reviews the results obtained for overall effectiveness.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Supervision of others is not a responsibility of positions in this classification. Crisis Clinician 2 may act as Clinical Supervisor designee when needed. May assist in the supervision of practicum students and/or volunteers.

Pre-Commitment investigations

Investigates all Hospital Holds, Magistrate’s Orders, and Two-Party Petitions, using collateral information and face-to-face interviews. Makes recommendations to the court for discharge from hold or pursues court proceedings for a civil commitment hearing. Attends court hearings. Provides consultation and training to hospitals, community members and agencies regarding the civil commitment process and procedures. Understands and works within the constraints of their role as a Civil Commitment Investigator, as well as maintains professional partnerships and boundaries with hospital staff and community professionals.

Community Engagement

Investigations will be conducted in, but not limited to the following locations: hospital and correctional environments, private residences, and community organizations. When in the community, commitment investigators will safely engage those under investigation.

Crisis Assessments

Provides counseling by telephone or in-person to individuals in crisis and/or their families or concerned others. Intervenes with both children and adults presenting problems covering the full range of personal needs and include thoughts/plans or violence toward others, and major psychiatric illness. Because of the wide spectrum of presenting problems, it is necessary to have a comprehensive knowledge of psychopathology and to be able to draw upon a wide range of therapeutic strategies in counseling. Mental health assessments are conducted in a variety of community locations; including but not limited to hospital and correctional environments and community settings.

Assessment of Mental Status

Performs independent assessment of mental status, diagnosis, level of functioning, dangerousness, and specific needs for services. Screens individual for psychiatric hospitalization.

Planning Development

Develops plan with an individual/family to address immediate needs and plans to obtain services. If the individual is unwilling to seek services, make decisions regarding involuntary commitment based on dangerousness and ability to care for self.

Community Coordination

Maintains current knowledge of, and contact with, community agencies in order to make referrals appropriately. Sees that the individual gains access to the services they need, and does follow-up work as needed, to make certain that the individual’s needs are being met.

Other

• Provides advocacy for client rights, ethical consideration, needs for service and least restrictive care-intervention.
• Attends monthly BHCC team meeting.
• Performs other job duties as assigned by your supervisor.

Response Level 2: In the event of an emergency, employee makes a reasonable effort to report to work. Employee may be required to perform duties outside of their regularly assigned duties. Employee may be requested to work an extended or flexible schedule. Staff at this response level must complete Incident Command System 100 and 700 on-line or in-person training.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

1. Possession of a Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Recreational Therapy, Music Therapy, Art Therapy or a behavioral science field, or possession of a bachelor's degree in Nursing and licensed by the State of Oregon, or possession of a bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy and licensed by the State of Oregon; OR second year graduate students waivered as QMHP's by the Oregon Health Authority.
2. Crisis Clinician 2 Only: In addition to the educational requirements above, the Crisis Clinician 2 must have at least one year of full-time, post-Master's degree experience in the behavioral health field.

AUTO-PROMOTE AND SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF CLASSIFICATION

Individuals hired as a Crisis Clinician 1 will auto-promote, as noted in Article 4 in the Marion County personnel rules, to the classification of Crisis Clinician 2 upon satisfactorily completing one-year, post master's degree, of service as a Crisis Clinician 1. (One-year of work experience is equal to 2080 hours)

SPECIALREQUIREMENTS

• Must be eligible for Salem Hospital Credentialing.
• The finalist for this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check, including finger printing; however, conviction of a crime may not necessarily disqualify an individual for this position.
• This position may be subject to the following: Must not be excluded from participation in the federal health care programs (Medicaid, Medicare and other federally funded programs that provide health benefits); AND must not be excluded from participating in federal procurement (Federal Acquisition Regulation) and non-procurement activities (Executive Order No. 12549).
• Must possess a current driver's license in the applicant's state of residence and an acceptable driving history. Marion County will obtain a copy of the driving record for all qualified applicants from Driver and Motor Vehicle Services and review the driving record according to the Marion County policy and procedure for Driving on County Business. The policy can be found at: http://apps.co.marion.or.us/APAP/
• This is a safety sensitive/special needs position. Final candidates selected for this position will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen, including testing for marijuana. The Marion County Drug and Alcohol Use and Testing Policy can be found at: http://apps.co.marion.or.us/APAP/policy.aspx?p=policy&pid=518
• This assignment is represented by a union.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Working knowledge of community mental health concepts and/or chemical dependency case management and treatment services; individual assessment, treatment planning and treatment protocols; mental health disorders and diagnostic classifications.

Ability to establish positive working relationships with other employees, individuals and their families, other agencies, and the public; prepare concise and complete clinical documentation related to individual treatment and progress in services in a timely and professional manner; work within a team and collaborate with team members; knowledge of and ability to act professionally with regard to a code of ethics and confidentiality.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Operates a motor vehicle; sees using depth perception; stands; sits; moves about the work area; climbs 1 floor of stairs; lifts up to 15 lbs.; pushes, pulls, and carries up to 10 lbs.; moves carts weighing up to 10 lbs.; operates a keyboard; speaks clearly and audibly; reads a 12-pt. font; hears a normal level of speech; works in areas that may be exposed to heat, cold, dust, noise and chemicals; works in areas that may be wet or uneven.

We offer tuition assistance for employees interested in professional development.

• Up to $2,500 per year to reimburse for tuition and/or other educational expenditures. According to the Marion County policy administrative policies regarding tuition payments. The policy can be found at: Marion County Tuition Payment Policy 303