Mobile Crisis Response Associate - Day Shift

Polk County, Oregon; Dallas (OR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday leave 60 hours

Vacation 8 hours monthly

Sick leave 8 hours monthly

Personal Leave 4-5 days

Health benefits with family coverage 9

Life Insurance

Public Service Student Loan Forgivness

Job summary

Polk County, Oregon is seeking a Mental Health Associate (QMHA) to staff the Dallas Crisis Clinic and provide mobile crisis intervention in the community. The role involves coordinating with law enforcement and EMS to ensure safety and facilitate referrals for stabilization.

Qualified QMHA certification and a valid driver's license are required. The position offers a 4% differential and a regular full-time schedule with on-call rotation after hours.

Qualifications

• Must possess Qualified Mental Health Associate certification (QMHA) at time of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Staff the walk-in Crisis Clinic in Dallas and provide mobile response as part of a two-person team.
• Coordinate with first responders (police, EMS) to assess safety and determine next steps.
• Assist individuals and families to create referral and stabilization plans.

Skills

QMHA certification

Valid driver’s license

Crisis intervention

Job description

About the job

Polk County has a regular, full-time position available for a mental health associate (QMHA) working on the Mobile Crisis Intervention Services team. This position will staff the walk-in Crisis Clinic in Dallas as well as provide mobile response in the community as part of a team of two.

Crisis response services are committed to providing timely, trauma- informed support to individuals experiencing a mental health crisis. You will coordinate with fellow first responders such as local law enforcement, EMS and other system resources to create a plan to support the safety and well being of the individual in need as well as assisting individuals and their families to create a plan for referral and stabilization.

Work location

This position’s assigned work location is located at our CARES Center located in Dallas.

Work schedule

Working hours and shifts fall between the hours of 7:30 am-7:30 pm Monday through Sunday depending on Departmental needs. Required to perform rotational, on-call services between the hours of 6:30pm-7:30am.

Additional benefits

This position is eligible for an additional 4% differential in addition to starting salary.

Minimum qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent and three years of responsible and relevant professional experience; OR any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills and knowledge to perform the essential functions of the job.

Required special qualifications

• Must possess Qualified Mental Health Associate certification, provided through the Mental Health and Addiction Certification Board of Oregon at the time of appointment.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance as a condition of employment.
• For information on the requirements to become a QMHA-R, please visit: https://mhacbo.org/en/mentalhealth/qmha-r/

Polk County, the Organization

Polk County takes pride in knowing that our employees are what makes the County a great place to work. We have a strong desire for each employee to feel respected; connected to the department they work for as well as other County departments and the community at large; and know that they are critical to County business. We understand that work may be necessary, but not what should define each individual. We all have diverse personalities and interests away from the job, and at Polk County we encourage our employees to be connected to something bigger than work.

Benefits

• Polk County offers generous employee benefits including, but not limited to:
• 60 hours of Holiday leave (prorated based on date of hire)
• 8 hours of vacation earned monthly (increasing with years of service)
• 8 hours of sick leave earned monthly
• 4-5 Personal Leave Days earned each fiscal year (Depends on position; prorated depending on date of hire)
• PERS (Public Employees Retirement System) - 100% employer funded contributions
• Full health benefits with employee paying only 10% of the premium which covers all members of the employee's immediate family
• Life Insurance - employer paid
• Qualifying employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness program
• HRSA/NHSC approved site for certain positions

Our Community

Polk County is located in the Willamette Valley just an hour from the Pacific Coast to the west and an hour from Portland to the north. The population is approximately 87,000 and the county spans about 744 square miles, with two thirds of the western part of the county being forest. National protected areas include the Baskett Slough National Wildlife Refuge and Siuslaw National Forest.

The County is part of the agricultural richness the Willamette Valley has to offer. In recent decades, the valley has also become a major wine producer, with Polk County being one of the best in the area. The valley is often known as the "Oregon Wine Country". Polk County has over 25 wineries alone.

Polk County also houses the beautiful liberal arts college, Western Oregon University, and is only 30 miles from Oregon State University. Western was an inaugural winner of the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) award. This award recognizes universities and colleges that have demonstrated the highest level of commitment and action towards fostering a campus community that celebrates all the many facets of diversity. WOU is one of the most diverse universities in Oregon and has a higher percentage of Latino students in the Oregon University system.

**Please Note: Applicants who may currently be receiving mental health or addiction treatment services with Polk County Behavioral Health are advised of the following guidelines for employees: "In order to avoid conflicts of interest and maintain confidentiality amongst colleagues, Health Services employees seeking behavioral health services are encouraged to utilize resources outside of the Polk County Behavioral Health system. This does not apply to family members of the employee."

** A cover letter is required. If you are a military veteran and want to apply for Veterans' Hiring Preference, you must attach supporting documentation and complete the Veteran’s Preference Form . **

**DO NOT ATTACHANY OTHER DOCUMENTS(transcripts, letters of recommendation, certificates, etc.) They will not be considered at the application stage. You may bring them to the interview if you are selected to interview.**