Mobile Crisis QMHA — Impactful Mental Health Support

Lane County Government; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

National Health Service Corps

Student loan repayment

Job summary

Lane County Behavioral Health is seeking qualified Mental Health Associates to serve as mobile crisis service responders for the Mobile Crisis Service of Lane County. You will operate in two-person teams, performing crisis assessment, intervention, and safety planning in diverse settings across Lane County.

The role involves phone-, office- and community-based services, with follow-up referrals and case management, under supervision from clinical staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a behavioral science field with major coursework in mental health, psychology, sociology or related field.
• At least one year of work experience with mentally or emotionally disturbed clients and related behavioral sciences experience.
• Three years of relevant work/education/experience and competencies to communicate, understand mental health terms, and provide psychosocial skills development within scope of practice.

Responsibilities

• Respond to calls for service in two-person teams in rural and metro areas.
• Provide crisis assessment, intervention, and safety planning using standardized tools.
• Offer follow-up referrals and case management after crises.
• Communicate with behavioral health clinical staff for oversight and backup support.
• Perform community-based work and related travel as part of routine tasks.
• Maintain compliance with license, certification and background checks.

Skills

Effective communication

MH terminology

Psychosocial skills

Interventions

Education

Bachelor's degree in behavioral science

Tools

QMHA Certification

Job description

Lane County Behavioral Health is seeking qualified Mental Health Associates to serve as mobile crisis service responders for the Mobile Crisis Service of Lane County. You will operate in two-person teams, performing crisis assessment, intervention, and safety planning in diverse settings across Lane County.

The role involves phone-, office- and community-based services, with follow-up referrals and case management, under supervision from clinical staff.