Mental Health Clinician - Crisis and Screenings (EASA/MRSS)

Linn County Department of Health Services; Albany (OR); On-site; USD 71,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Linn County Department of Health Services seeks Mental Health Specialist 1 or 2 to serve as screener, clinician for EASA, and Mobile Response clinician for families and youth in crisis. Roles involve home and community-based service delivery and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications include a Master’s in psychology, social work, or counseling and MHACBO registration (Specialist 1) or Oregon licensure (Specialist 2). On-site work only; visa sponsorship not offered.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or related field is required.
• Two years post-master’s degree supervised experience is required for Specialist 2; licensure in Oregon is required.
• Must be registered with MHACBO prior to start date for Specialist 1.

Responsibilities

• Screens, assesses, diagnoses, and treats transition age youth (12–30) with first onset psychosis within the first 12 months.
• Provides psychoeducation, treatments, and/or consultation with families, care providers, and community partners.
• Provides in-home crisis stabilization services, parenting education, counseling, and referrals to youth and families in the community.
• Coordinates and monitors services for youth and family across mental health, medical, educational, psychological, vocational, and social services.

Skills

Diagnosis

Risk assessment

Recovery philosophy

Individual therapy

Family therapy

Group therapy

Case management

Professional consultation

Education

Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or related field

Oregon licensure (required for Specialist 2)

Job description

Linn County Department of Health Services seeks Mental Health Specialist 1 or 2 to serve as screener, clinician for EASA, and Mobile Response clinician for families and youth in crisis. Roles involve home and community-based service delivery and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications include a Master’s in psychology, social work, or counseling and MHACBO registration (Specialist 1) or Oregon licensure (Specialist 2). On-site work only; visa sponsorship not offered.