Mental Health Specialist 1 or 2 - MRSS/EASA

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

Mental Health Specialist 1 or 2 - MRSS/EASA 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 November 13, 2026. Any applications received after November 13 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 an experienced mental health therapist to work as a screener and clinician for EASA, and as a Mobile Response clinician for families and youth experiencing crisis. The person filling this position should be skilled in diagnosis, risk assessment, knowledge of the philosophy of recovery, individual, family, and group therapy, case management, and be able to provide professional consultation. Both of these roles work within a multidisciplinary team, and often will be performing duties while in the community, including the home of consumers. Successful candidates will also have a growth mindset, value diversity, have a strong desire to promote equity, and be able to collaborate with a variety of different personalities and roles.

EASA Responsibilities:

• The Mental Health Therapist screens, assesses, diagnoses, and treats transition age youth ages 12 - 30 experiencing their first onset of psychosis and schizophrenia spectrum illness in its initial 12 months
• Provides psycho education, appropriate treatments, and/or consultation with families, care providers, and community partners regarding treatment options

MRSS Responsibilities:

• Provides in-home crisis stabilization services, parenting education, counseling, community resource referral, and other social services interventions to the youth and family.
• Coordinates and monitors services for the youth and family in the community, including mental health, medical, educational, psychological, vocational and social services.

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 above in the job summary, also requires Oregon licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

Criminal history check & driving license:

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.

Non-supervisory position:

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 notoffer 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.