Mental Health Specialist 2 (Underfill) - Assertive Community Treatment

Mental Health Specialist 2 (Underfill) - Assertive Community Treatment

Salary

$30.14 - $48.96 Hourly

Location

Salem, OR

Job Type

Full-time Regular

Job Number

554-2026-33

Department

Health and Human Services

Division

HHS - BH - Adult Outpatient MH Svcs

Opening Date

10/28/2026

Closing Date

11/11/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

06

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Marion County requires on-site work. Remote work is not available.

Are you interested in fostering hope, inspiring people to engage in their recovery journey, and supporting people to live their best lives? If so, we have the job for you! Marion County Adult Behavioral Health is looking for mental health therapists for their Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team. ACT is a multi-disciplinary treatment team that provides intensive, highly integrated, and community-based treatment services to individuals with serious mental illnesses and co-occurring disorders. Services are designed to be provided in the most integrated setting possible to maximize independence, community integration, and recovery. The ACT team takes treatment services to individuals wherever they might be in their homes, shelters, sidewalks, etc. An ideal candidate would appreciate diversity in their workday, enjoy being out and about in the community, believe that recovery is possible, and love working closely with a team! We offer great benefits, superb training, provide LPC and LCSW licensure supervision, and are a qualifying site for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Apply today to be part of this talented, dedicated, and dynamic team!

Wages:

Mental Health Specialist 1: $30.14 - $40.38 hr.

Mental Health Specialist 2: $36.55 - $48.96 hr.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Mental Health Specialist 2:

Provide assessments and treatment of individuals and families, including groups; provides crisis assessment and intervention services and related duties as required. Primary responsibility of this class is to provide assessment and treatment services; crisis intervention, and treatment services, including intensive services, to individuals and their families with complex needs and diagnoses and/or to develop and implement specific services in the community.

Mental Health Specialist 1:

Plans and carries out recreational, social and skills training activities; performs case management and counseling functions with Adults in Custody (AIC); facilitates counseling and/or skills training groups; performs related duties as required. Primary responsibility of this class is case management and counseling, without responsibility for developing and implementing specific programs in the community.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Mental Health Specialist 2 and 1:

Works under the supervision of a supervisor who assigns work, establishes goals, and reviews the results obtained for overall effectiveness.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Mental Health Specialist 2 and 1:

Supervision of others is not a responsibility of positions in this classification. Crisis Clinician 2 may act as Clinical Supervisor designee when needed. May assist in the supervision of practicum students and/or volunteers

Typical Duties - Duties include, but are not limited to the following

Provide behavioral health services to individuals with serious and persistent mental health conditions and co-occurring substance use disorders who are enrolled in Assertive Community Treatment (ACT). Services are delivered according to ACT's National Program Standards, fidelity standards, and OARs, including using a person-centered and recovery-oriented approach.

Therapy

• Provide individual and group therapy to individuals using a variety of evidence-based practices as clinically indicated, which may include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS), Collaborative Problem-Solving (CPI), and Motivational Interviewing.
• Works independently to provide crisis assessment and specific intervention services, including development of safety/crisis plans and suicide and self-harm risk assessments.

Assessments & Treatment Planning

• Provide intake and annual comprehensive mental health assessments, including assessing mental health and/or behavioral symptoms using a variety of standard assessment tools, individual functional skills, determining treatment needs, developing individualized treatment plans, developing crisis prevention plans, and directing provision of treatment services.

Case Management & Consultation

• Determine individual service needs, eligibility, and appropriateness of services.
• Provide case management to include making referrals and coordinating with other agencies to obtain services and resources for individuals; and advocacy and brokerage on behalf of client to access community resources, benefits, and entitlements.
• Provides individual case specific consultation to other providers and community partners, which may include recommendations for risk reduction.
• Work on development of individuals' natural supports.

Documentation

• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with Federal, State, County, and treatment program requirements under the direction of the clinical supervisor.
• Meet performance expectations for time and billing standards.

ACT Fidelity

• Participate fully as a member of the Marion County Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team as a supportive, reliable, positive, collaborative, and professional team member during the development of individual treatment planning, daily clinical team meetings, and client crisis intervention.
• Follow ACT's National Standards, fidelity scale, and OARs.
• At least 75% of services are provided in the community, including individual homes, hospitals, jails, licensed care, shelters, etc.).
• Participate in after-hours on call rotation to provide coverage to support individuals in crisis and provide consultation and coordination with other agencies and providers. Hours of work may include weekends.

Misc.

• Work with a team of clinicians and supervisor for clinical supervision, treatment planning, staff and departmental meetings, and trainings.
• May provide mental health and/or substance use disorders education and training to other staff.
• May represent the agency on internal or external committees as requested by the supervisor.
• Driving is required to provide services in the community.
• Other duties as assigned by your supervisor.

A Mental Health Specialist 2 may have a higher caseload and/or more complex cases than a Mental Health Specialist 1.

Response Level 2: In the event of an emergency, employee makes a reasonable effort to report to work. Employee may be required to perform duties outside of their regularly assigned duties. Employee may be requested to work an extended or flexible schedule. Staff at this response level must complete Incident Command System 100 and 700 on-line or in-person training.

Requirements for the Position

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

• Possession of a masters degree in psychology, Social Work, Recreational Therapy, Music Therapy, Art Therapy or a behavioral science field, or possession of a bachelors degree in nursing and licensed by the State of Oregon, or possession of a bachelors degree in occupational therapy and licensed by the State of Oregon; OR second year graduate students waivered as QMHPs by the Oregon Health Authority.
• Mental Health Therapist 2 Only: In addition to the educational requirements above, the Mental Health Therapist 2 must have at least one year of full-time, post-masters degree experience in the behavioral health field.

PREFERENCES

• Preference will be awarded to applicants who are licensed.

AUTO-PROMOTE AND SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF CLASSIFICATION

Individuals hired as a Mental Health Therapist 1 will auto-promote, as noted in Article 4 in the Marion County personnel rules, to the classification of Mental Health Therapist 2 upon satisfactorily completing one-year, post masters degree, of service as a Crisis Clinician 1. (One-year of work experience is equal to 2080 hours)

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be either1) licensed by the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors, 2) licensed by the Oregon Board of Licensed Social Workers or 3) credentialed or registered through the Mental Health and Addiction Counseling Board of Oregon (MHACBO) as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) within the first 30 days of employment. Applicants may be required to pass a practical knowledge and skills assessment as part of the interview process.
• This position may be subject to the following: Must not be excluded from participation in the federal health care programs (Medicaid, Medicare and other federally funded programs that provide health benefits); AND must not be excluded from participating in federal procurement (Federal Acquisition Regulation) and non-procurement activities (Executive Order No. 12549).
• Must possess a current drivers license in the applicants state of residence and an acceptable driving history. Marion County will obtain a copy of the driving record for all qualified applicants from Driver and Motor Vehicle Services and review the driving record according to the Marion County policy and procedure for Driving on County Business. The policy can be found at: http://apps.co.marion.or.us/APAP/.
• The finalist for this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check; however, conviction of a crime may not necessarily disqualify an individual for this position.
• This is a safety sensitive/special needs position. Final candidates selected for this position will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen, including testing for marijuana. The Marion County Drug and Alcohol Use and Testing Policy can be found at: http://apps.co.marion.or.us/APAP/policy.aspx?p=policy&pid=518.
• This assignment is represented by a union.
• This is a full-time position, which is eligible for overtime.
• Typical Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. with flexibility depending upon the needs of the department and program.

PREFERENCES

• Experience working with adolescents, particularly those in a juvenile justice setting, for positions within the Juvenile Department.

• Post-masters degree experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Working knowledge of community mental health concepts and/or chemical dependency case management and treatment services; individual assessment, treatment planning and treatment protocols; mental health disorders and diagnostic classifications.

Ability to establish positive working relationships with other employees, individuals and their families, other agencies, and the public; prepare concise and complete clinical documentation related to individual treatment and progress in services in a timely and professional manner; work within a team and collaborate with team members; knowledge of and ability to act professionally with regard to a code of ethics and confidentiality.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Operates a motor vehicle; operates a keyboard; sees using depth perception; stands; sits; moves about the work area; reaches overhead; climbs 1 floor of stairs; lifts, pushes, and pulls up to 15 lbs.; carries up to 15 lbs.; moves carts weighing up to 15 lbs.; speaks clearly and audibly; reads a 12-pt. font; hears a normal level of speech; works in areas that may be exposed to heat, cold, humidity, dust, secondhand smoke, uneven, noise, wet areas, and chemicals (household cleaning chemicals)

PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS

Marion County is a qualifying public employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, full-time employees working at the County may qualify for forgiveness of the remaining balance on Direct Student Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan. Questions about your student loan eligibility should be directed to your loan servicer or the US Department of Education.

VISA SPONSORSHIP

Marion County does not offer VISA sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. Marion County is an E-Verify employer and will use E-Verify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE

Applicants are eligible to use Veterans' Preference when applying with Marion County in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235 and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Preference will be awarded only if the applicant meets the minimum requirements of the position and attaches the required documentation at the time of application.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR VETERANS' PREFERENCE

• One of the following:

• MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215); OR

• Letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension; OR

• Certification that discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate.

• In addition to one of the above documents, Disabled Veterans must also submit one of the following:

• A copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs; OR

• Certification that medical separation from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate.

You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website at http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/

Marion County is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Veteran and Disability employer committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce.

Applicants with a disability may request reasonable accommodation, through Human Resources, in any step of the process to assist them in demonstrating their qualifications to perform the duties of the position for which they are applying. Please e-mail Human Resources if you wish to request an accommodation.

Marion County offers a generous benefits package to regular employees working 50% or more of the regularly scheduled work week and their eligible dependents. Temporary employees and part-time regular employees working less than 50% of the regularly scheduled work week are not eligible for benefits.

Most regular positions in this classification are represented by Marion County Employees Association (MCEA). For a summary of benefits, click here. For a complete and detailed overview of the MCEA benefits package, click here, and select MCEA Benefits from the left menu or Marion County Employees Association (MCEA) from the page links. Regular and temporary employees are represented by MCEA.

Salary and benefits are subject to union contract negotiations and may change as a result.

01

To receive credit for your supplemental questions, your answers must be supported by details in the education and/or work experience section of your application form. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer. Do you understand this statement?

• Yes
• No

02

Please select the option that best applies to you below:

• I am licensed by the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists as an LPC.
• I am licensed by the Oregon Board of Licensed Social Workers as an LCSW.
• I am credentialed by the Mental Health and Addiction Counseling Board (MHACBO) as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP).
• I have registered with MHACBO to become credentialed as a QMHP. Please list the registration date below.
• I am NOT licensed in Oregon, nor have I registered with MHACBO to become credentialed as a QMHP.

03

If you have registered with MHACBO, please list the date of registration below. If you selected either of the other options above, please write N/A.

04

What is the highest level of education you have successfully completed?

• GED
• High School
• At least 1 year of college (31 semester or 45 quarter credits)
• Associate degree (62 semester or 90 quarter credits)
• At least 3 years of college (93 semester or 135 quarter credits)
• Bachelors degree (124 semester or 180 quarter credits)
• Masters degree (155 semester or 225 quarter credits)
• Doctorate degree (186 semester or 270 quarter credits)
• None of the above

05

Indicate area of study for college education.

• Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• Social Work
• Psychology
• Recreational Therapy
• Music Therapy
• Art Therapy
• Behavioral Science Field (specify below)
• Nursing
• Occupational Therapy
• None of the above

06

Please specify your area of study if not listed in the previous question. Write NA in the box if this question does not apply to you. Education listed in this answer must be supported by the education section of your application. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer.

07

Indicate how many years of full-time post-master's work experience you have providing behavioral health services to adults with serious & persistent mental illnesses (i.e., Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, etc.) (one year of work experience is equal to 2080 hour.) OR indicate if you are a current master's intern at Marion County Adult Behavioral Health.

• Less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years or more
• None of the above
• Current master's intern at Marion Count Adult Behavioral Health

08

Please specify the place(s) of employment where you gained the work experience listed in the previous question. Write NA in the box if this question does not apply to you. Experience listed in this answer must be supported by the work experience section of your application. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer.

09

Indicate how many years of full-time post-master's work experience you have providing individual and/or group mental health therapy to adults (one year of work experience is equal to 2080 hours) OR indicate if you are a current master's intern at Marion County Adult Behavioral Health.

• Less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years or more
• None of the above
• Current master's intern at Marion Count Adult Behavioral Health

10

Please specify the place(s) of employment where you gained the work experience listed in the previous question. Write NA in the box if this question does not apply to you. Experience listed in this answer must be supported by the work experience section of your application. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer.

11

Indicate how many years of full-time post-master's work experience you have conducting comprehensive mental health assessments for adults (one year of work experience is equal to 2080 hours) OR indicate if you are a current master's intern at Marion County Adult Behavioral Health.

• Less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years or more
• None of the above
• Current master's intern at Marion Count Adult Behavioral Health

12

Please specify the place(s) of employment where you gained the work experience listed in the previous question. Write NA in the box if this question does not apply to you. Experience listed in this answer must be supported by the work experience section of your application. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer.

13

Indicate how many years of full-time post-master's work experience you have creating mental health treatment/service plans for adults (one year of work experience is equal to 2080 hours) OR indicate if you are a current master's intern at Marion County Adult Behavioral Health.

• Less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years or more
• None of the above
• Current master's intern at Marion Count Adult Behavioral Health

14

Please specify the place(s) of employment where you gained the work experience listed in the previous question. Write NA in the box if this question does not apply to you. Experience listed in this answer must be supported by the work experience section of your application. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer.

15

Indicate how many years of full-time work experience you have working with adults with substance use disorders (one year of work experience is equal to 2080 hours) OR indicate if you are a current master's intern at Marion County Adult Behavioral Health.

• Less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years or more
• None of the above
• Current master's intern at Marion Count Adult Behavioral Health

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Please specify the place(s) of employment where you gained the work experience listed in the previous question. Write NA in the box if this question does not apply to you. Experience listed in this answer must be supported by the work experience section of your application. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer.

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Indicate how many years of full-time work experience you have providing case management (one year of work experience is equal to 2080 hours) OR indicate if you are a current master's intern at Marion County Adult Behavioral Health.

• Less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years or more
• None of the above
• Current master's intern at Marion Count Adult Behavioral Health

18

Please specify the place(s) of employment where you gained the work experience listed in the previous question. Write NA in the box if this question does not apply to you. Experience listed in this answer must be supported by the work experience section of your application. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer.

19

Indicate how many years of full-time work experience you have providing services to individuals who are experiencing homelessness. (One year of work experience is equal to 2080 hours.)

• Less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years or more
• None of the above

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Please specify the place(s) of employment where you gained the work experience listed in the previous question. Write NA in the box if this question does not apply to you. Experience listed in this answer must be supported by the work experience section of your application. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer.

21

Indicate how many years of full-time work experience you have working on a Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team (One year of work experience is equal to 2080 hours.)

• Less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years or more
• None of the above

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Please specify the place(s) of employment where you gained the work experience listed in the previous question. Write NA in the box if this question does not apply to you. Experience listed in this answer must be supported by the work experience section of your application. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer.

Required Question

Employer Marion County

Address PO BOX 14500

Salem, Oregon, 97309

Phone (503) 566-3949

Website https://www.co.marion.or.us/HR/Pages/jobs.aspx