Crisis Associate - Diversion/Jail

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

Marion County Health & Human Services is looking for a qualified individual to work 50% within the Marion County Correctional Facility and 50% at the Behavioral Health Crisis Center (BHCC). While in the jail, this position assists Adults in Custody (AIC) in accessing mental health and coordinating with other service providers to help with coordination of care once exiting the jail. While at BHCC, this position will assist in medication management and provide both skills training and legal skills (when court ordered) to clients in the community.

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

• Coordinates care both within the Marion County Jail (including Work Center) and with community providers and social services. Provides referrals on behalf of inmates in coordination with the Jail Mental Health Specialists. Works closely with other mental health workers and Marion County Correctional staff, Parole & Probation to link inmates at time of release to community services including mental health and other social service agencies.
• Maintains contact with clients once released to ensure connection to follow up care and treatment. Links clients to appropriate entitlement services including housing, food, medical services, clothing and social supports. Transports clients to appointments when appropriate.
• Provides skills training, outreach, and support to mental health consumers transitioning from the corrections system, acute care or state hospital systems. Provides case management and skills training. Coordinates services with outside agencies. Supports clients in tasks to move toward recovery and community integration. Assists client in accessing benefits. Assists with a variety of daily activities such as medication management, grocery shopping, obtaining benefits and scheduling appointments.
• Communicates with other mental health professionals and team members frequently through progress notes, email and telephone calls. Advocates for clients with other mental health providers, physicians, landlords and others.
• Responds to crisis calls and provides mental health consultation to individuals in the community. Provides triage, brief assessment, consultation, and referrals to the residents engaged by the program as needed.
• Documents services in a timely fashion meeting all standards and expectations per MCHHS policies.
• Works closely with the client’s mental health specialist (BRES, Jail, Homeless or Diversion teams) on treatment plan goal development and implementation. Attends weekly team meetings and provides input on client strengths/needs and response to treatment.
• Participates as a member of an interdisciplinary team working to promote client recovery and connection to mental health treatment, both within the jail and in the community at release.
• Performs other job duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements for the Position

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

• Three years relevant work experience in a behavioral health services field; OR
• Bachelor's degree in a behavioral science field; OR
• Any satisfactory combination of work, education, training or experience relevant to the position, as determined by Marion County.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must possess a current Mental Health & Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO) Qualified Mental Health Associate certification (QMHA) or register within ninety (90) days of hire, and complete in accordance with MHACBO guidelines. See MHACBO website for requirements.
• 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 driver's license in the applicant's 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, including finger printing; 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: Sunday - Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. with flexibility depending upon the needs of the department and program.

Additional Information and/or Attachments

• Up to $1,500 per year to reimburse for tuition, licensure and/or other educational expenditures. According to the Marion County policy administrative policies regarding tuition payments. The policy can be found at: Marion County Tuition Payment Policy 303

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 Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan. Questions about your 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.