Overnight Crisis Clinician: Community Mental Health Response

Marion County; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Marion County is seeking a Crisis Clinician to join a non-law enforcement response team with a clinician and a recovery mentor. You will respond to community crisis calls offering mental health assessment, consultation, and referrals to supports, stationed at the Behavioral Health Crisis Center.

Typical hours are 9:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. Sunday through Wednesday. Roles require licensure or QMHP credentialing within 30 days and strong commitment to trauma-informed, recovery-oriented care.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a behavioral science field or nursing/occupational therapy with state licenses.
• QMHP option for second-year grad students waived by Oregon Health Authority.
• Licensure or credentialing through Oregon boards within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Respond to crisis calls and provide mental health consultation to community individuals and families.
• Document services in a timely fashion per Marion County Health policies.
• Answer phones and maintain Touchpoint login.
• Provide follow-up case management with partners or navigators.
• Offer counseling by phone or in-person and assess risks and needs.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Mental health assessment

Triage

Case management

Documentation

Phone/Touchpoint use

Education

Master’s degree in Psychology/Social Work/Recreational/Music/Art Therapy

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing with state license

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy with state license

QMHP waiver for second-year grad students

Tools

Touchpoint

Job description

Marion County is seeking a Crisis Clinician to join a non-law enforcement response team with a clinician and a recovery mentor. You will respond to community crisis calls offering mental health assessment, consultation, and referrals to supports, stationed at the Behavioral Health Crisis Center.

Typical hours are 9:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. Sunday through Wednesday. Roles require licensure or QMHP credentialing within 30 days and strong commitment to trauma-informed, recovery-oriented care.