Forensic Behavioral Health Specialist

Yamhill County; McMinnville (OR); On-site; USD 67,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Overtime eligibility

Loan repayment opportunities

Public service loan forgiveness

Professional development funds

Job summary

Yamhill County is seeking a Behavioral Health Forensics Specialist (QMHP/Master’s Level Clinician) to serve adults within our Behavioral Health team. The role includes court-related responsibilities, case management, and crisis services for individuals with severe mental illness, with collaboration among partners and agencies.

The Advanced Practice Clinician path is available, requiring licensure and credentialing (QMHP/CADC).

Qualifications

• MSW or master’s degree in a social services field from an accredited school is required.
• One year of experience as a Human Services Specialist I is preferred.
• Must qualify as a QMHP or CADC to work in respective fields.
• Advanced Practice requires three years post-master’s experience and an active QMHP license in Oregon.
• CADC is preferred and candidates may be eligible to become CADC within two years.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical services to community members in the criminal justice system.
• Complete court-related responsibilities tied to Aid and Assist and Mental Health Court.
• Engage in case management and maintain community partner relationships.
• Serve as back-up to other Forensic Behavioral Health Clinicians and provide in-office crisis services.

Skills

Communication

Education

MSW or Master’s in social services

Job description

Yamhill County has one regular full-time position for a Behavioral Health Forensics Specialist (QMHP/Master’s Level Clinician) in Adult Behavioral Health. In this position you would be responsible for providing a range of clinical services to community members in the criminal justice system; providing compassionate and person-centered care to those with severe and persistent mental illness. In this position you will be accountable for court related responsibilities connected to Aid and Assist and Mental Health Court, Pre-civil Commitment Investigation, case management, creating and maintaining community partner relationships, individualized care and case planning, in office crisis services and acting as a back-up to other Forensic Behavioral Health Clinicians on the team.

This position may be filled as either an Advanced Practice Behavioral Health Clinician or a Behavioral Health Clinician, depending on experience and credentialing.

Please see classification specifications below for details.

Advanced Practice Behavioral Health Clinician Salary: $6450 - $8171/month (DOE)

Behavioral Health Clinician Salary: $5925 - $7571/month (DOE)

The Benefits:

Yamhill County offers generous employee benefits:

• 15 paid holidays per year.
• 19.5 days of Flexible Earned Time (FET) accrual in the first year (based on an 8-hr day).*
• PERS (Public Employee Retirement System) - 100% employer funded contributions.
• Full health benefit offerings with employee premiums starting as low as $89.02/month for PPO or $0/month for HMO during current plan year 2025-2026. *

Additional benefits for HHS employees:

• $750 and 40 hours of paid time annually for professional development/training.
• $200 annually toward required license and/or certification fees.
• HRSA/NHSC approved site with many loan repayment opportunities available.
• Qualifying employer for public service student loan forgiveness.
• Most positions are eligible to accrue overtime.*

*Subject to the AFSCME Collective Bargaining Agreement (7/1/2023 – 6/30/2026).

The Qualifications:

Required
A MSW or master’s degree in a social services field from an accredited school is required in addition to:

Behavioral Health Clinician:

• One year of experience as a Human Services Specialist I.
• Any satisfactory equivalent combination of experience and training which ensures ability to perform the work may substitute for the above.
• Must qualify as a QMHP or CADC to work in respective fields.
• May require licensing.

Advanced Practice Behavioral Health Clinician:

• Three years post-master’s experience.
• Active professional license in the state of Oregon as a Qualified Mental Health Provider (QMHP).
  • Or be a non-licensed QMHP with dual credentialing as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC I, II, or III).

Preferred

• Licensed Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC).
  • It is expected that the individual in this position will be eligible to become a CADC candidate and to complete the CADC I requirements within their first two years of hire.
• Must have an NPI number or be able to obtain one upon employment.

Successful completion of a background check is also required.

The Candidate:

Do you have a working knowledge of techniques specifically related to community mental health services? Are you able to understand the behavior of people under stress? Do you possess excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing, to develop and maintain effective cooperative relationships with clients and their families, the community, physicians, law enforcement agencies, the courts, and public and private administrators? If so, you are the type of candidate that we are looking for.

It is crucial that you are dependable, organized, self-directed, detail-oriented, and possess courteous, professional interpersonal communication skills to promote a positive workplace among our team, your coworkers, clients, and the general public. The work you will do in this role will be challenging, but providing these services will be some of the most rewarding and impactful professional opportunities to benefit the life outcomes of people in our community. Apply today and join our amazing team!

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of this classification with or without accommodation.

In order to qualify for most HHS positions, applicants:

Must not be excluded from participation in federal health care programs (Medicaid, Medicare, and other federally funded programs that provide health benefits); and

Must not be excluded from participation in federal procurement (Federal Acquisition Regulation) and non‑procurement activities (Executive Order No. 12549).

Our Community

Yamhill County has approximately 109,000 residents and is a very desirable place to live in the heart of the Willamette Valley wine country. Yamhill County is home to Linfield University and Chemeketa Community College in McMinnville and George Fox University and Portland Community College in Newberg. Yamhill County is centrally located in the Willamette Valley, within close proximity to the Oregon Coast, the Portland and Salem metropolitan areas, and the Oregon Cascade Mountains. Wide varieties of indoor and outdoor recreation opportunities are available. We have the benefits, appeal and superior quality of life found in a small-town community, while enjoying active social and cultural lifestyles found in larger metropolitan areas.

Required Information

Under the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, any person hired or rehired is required to provide evidence of identity and eligibility for employment. Yamhill County does not offer VISA sponsorships. The County verifies the valid work authorization of each employee using Form I-9 and the E-Verify Program.

Yamhill County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and values diversity. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Applicants are considered for employment based on their qualifications without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or disability, or any other factor prohibited by law or regulation. Veterans are encouraged to apply. Do not include information or photos that would identify those personal traits. Any documents submitted with the application that include this identifying information will not be accepted with the application.

Some positions require a criminal history check and a review of driving record. All County positions require regular, prompt, and consistent attendance.

Accommodation Under the Americans With Disabilities Act

Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance, please contact Human Resources at 503-474-4901 or via email at [e-mail].

Veterans’ Preference

Under Oregon law ORS 408.225-408.238, veterans who meet the minimum qualifications for a position may be eligible for hiring preference. If you think you may qualify, please complete and attach all of the following.

• Veteran’s Hiring Preference (Veterans Preference Hiring Form-PDF)
  • Form must be completed and submitted with application. (Download PDF reader)
• Supporting Documentation (Refer to Veterans Preference form for list)

If you need assistance with completing an application for employment or with obtaining a Veteran’s Hiring Preference Form, please contact Human Resources at 503-474-4901 or via email at [e-mail].

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Please refer to the Classification Specification for the knowledge, skills & abilities required for this position.