Mental Health Associate 1 - Community Support Services (CSS) - Linn County Department of Health Services : Job Details

Salary: $4,465.00 - $5,691.00 MonthlyLocation : Albany, ORJob Type: Full Time- SEIUJob Number: 24-00134Department: Mental HealthProgram: CSSOpening Date: 12/26/2024Closing Date: 1/26/2025 11:59 PM PacificFLSA: ExemptBargaining Unit: SEIUDescription Mental Health Associate 1 - Community Support Services Team (CSS)Mental Health Department (Classification 755)SEIU Represented Full Time (37.5 hours/week) position Job Summary Linn County Mental Health is seeking an experienced Qualified Mental Health Associate to work with adults with severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI). The focus of this work will be with the Community Support Services team. Duties will include working in the community and in client homes, providing case management, facilitating groups, providing skills training, and other supports that help clients be successful in the community. Other areas involved with this position include Strong communication skills; computer skills, experience using electronic medical record; a background with mental health documentation; understanding of basic counseling and assessment, evidence-based practices, supportive employment, outreach and crisis interventions; and writing and supporting treatment goals. The successful applicant will work closely with colleagues as part of an interdisciplinary team and should possess the ability to be flexible with case and task assignments. Timely completion of paperwork and documentation is critical. This position may require evening and weekend work. Minimum Qualifications Bachelors degree in psychology, social work, counseling or closely related behavior science field preferred; or four years of progressive experience in a mental health service program involving general client needs; or any satisfactory equivalent combination of experience, education and training which demonstrates the ability to perform the work described. Registration with The Mental Health and Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO) as a QMHA R or QMHA I within 30 days of employment. Must be able to be credentialed as a Qualified Mental Health Associate with all Medicaid insurances.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. Linn County is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action EmployerLinn County employees say their benefits play a large role in what makes the County such a great place to work. We offer competive benefit plans.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
  • Family plans are less than $15 per month
• Vacation and Floating Days
• Paid Holiday Time
  • 10.5 paid holidays
• Sick & Bereavement Time
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• County Paid Life and Long Term Disability Benefits
• Longevity Incentive
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Public Employee Retirement System (PERS)
  • Fully Paid by County

For a full list of our benefits, please visit our Benefits webpage: 01 Do you have experience with a Electronic Health Record System?

• Basic
• Intermediate
• Expert

02 How many years of experience do you have working with patients who are diagnosed with a Mental Illness?

• No Experience
• Less than 1 year
• One year to 3 years
• More than 3 years

03 How many years of experience do you have with utilizing assessments and service plans?

• 5 years or more
• 3 to 5 years
• 1 to 3 years
• Less than 1 year
• No Experience

04 How many years of experience do you have in skills training or teaching individuals daily tasks?

• 5 years of more
• 3 to 5 years
• 1 to 3 years
• Less than 1 year
• No Experience

05 What is your level of QMHA certification with the Mental Health and Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO)?

• QMHA 2
• QMHA 1
• QMHA R
• Completed Paperwork and will request Linn County to complete Assessment
• Not Started

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