Mental Health Specialist 1 or 2 - COP

Linn County Department of Health Services; Albany (OR); On-site; USD 71,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Linn County Department of Health Services is seeking a Mental Health Specialist to join the Child Outpatient Team. The role involves providing assessment, individual, family and group therapy, as well as case management and consultation for children and families.

On-site work only, with potential clinic, community, and school-based assignments. The position may require working within an interdisciplinary team and meeting documentation rules per Oregon regulations.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in psychology, social work, counseling or related field is required for Specialist 1.
• Must be registered with MHACBO prior to start date.
• Specialist 2 requires two years post-master's supervised experience and Oregon licensure (LPC or LCSW).

Responsibilities

• Provide clinic, community, and school-based mental health services to children and families.
• Perform assessment, individual, family and group therapy, case management and consultation.
• May provide parent-child interactive therapy (PCIT).
• Work as part of an interdisciplinary team and follow documentation requirements per Oregon Administrative Rules.
• Primary work location is Linn County with possible changes based on program needs.

Skills

Assessment

Individual therapy

Family therapy

Group therapy

Case management

Consultation

Education

Master's Degree in psychology/social work/counseling

MHACBO certification (for Specialist 1)

Oregon licensure (LPC/LCSW) (for Specialist 2)

Job description

Mental Health Specialist 1 or 2 for Child Outpatient Team

Mental Health Department (Classification 771 and 772)

SEIU Represented Full Time (37.5 hours/week) position

Mental Health Specialist 1: $6,370 - $8,131 Depending on Qualifications

Mental Health Specialist 2: $7,023 - $8,966 Depending on Qualifications

This position is open until filled.

First review of applications will be on October 23, 2026. Any applications received after October 23 will be reviewed and considered as needed, and this posting may close at any time after that date.

Linn County requires on-site work. Remote work is not available.

Linn County Mental health is recruiting for a therapist to work with children and families providing mental health services. The person filling this position will be skilled in assessment, individual, family and group therapy, case management and consultation. The successful candidate may work in a rural or urban community, collaborating with formal and informal community resources, providing clinic, community, and school based mental health services and may provide parent-child interactive therapy (PCIT). Previous training in Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy is preferred. 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. Primary work location for this position is Linn County based and locations are subject to change depending on program needs.

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. Must be registered with Mental Health and Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO) prior to start date.

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 in the Mental Health Specialist 1 above 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. Must not be on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) disqualified list.

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.

VISA SPONSORSHIP

Linn 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.