Mental Health Associate - Crisis Response Team - Temporary

Marion County Health and Human Services Psychiatric Crisis Center (PCC) is in search of a Mental Health Associate to join our team. This position will be based at PCC and will be part of the Crisis Response Teams. In this role, you will respond to 9-8-8 calls and provide de-escalation and Mental Health resources to individuals and families in the community who are needing extra support. This is a full-time, temporary job, which is eligible for overtime. The standard work schedule is Wednesday through Saturday, 2100 - 0730.

This position will work as part of the Crisis Response Team (CRT) to support individuals in the community who are needing extra support with Mental Health and substance use concerns. The teams will consist of a QMHA and an Addiction Recovery Mentor dispatched through 988 calls and PCC. Primary responsibilities are to:

• Provide de-escalation techniques, safety planning, and community resources.
• Document services in a timely fashion meeting all standards and expectations per MCHHS policies.
• Provide back up to PCC as needed to include answering phones by logging into TouchPoint and other CA tasks such as front desk coverage, monitor the lobby, and transporting individuals in service.
• Provide follow up case management to residents that were engaged in the community or make appropriate referrals for follow up, as needed.
• Attend monthly individual supervision meeting with Clinical Supervisor.
• Attend mandated trainings as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Three (3) years relevant work experience in a behavioral health services field; OR
2. Bachelor's degree in a behavioral science field; OR
3. Any satisfactory combination of work, education, training or experience relevant to the position, as determined by Marion County.

NECESSARY 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. Applicants are responsible for their own application fees.
• 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; 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.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Working knowledge of the general concepts of Mental Health (including common symptoms for major behavioral health conditions) and chemical dependency as well as community resources; de-escalation, crisis intervention, and engagement strategies; strengths-based resiliency and recovery models; definitions of basic- and community-living skills; measurable goals/outcomes of Mental Health recovery, substance use disorders recovery, and co-occurring disorders recovery; evidence-based strategies for skills training and improving overall health; daily living activities that promote health and wellness.
Ability to demonstrate active listening skills and interviewing techniques; establish effective working relationships with diverse individuals and foster shared decision-making with behavioral health consumers, family members, and providers; clearly convey information about behavioral and general health; exercise cultural and trauma-informed competency when linking to resources; follow directions and accept feedback in a professional manner; prepare reports and document services provided to persons served in a timely and professional manner with clarity, conciseness, and completeness; work within an interdisciplinary team; practice appropriate boundaries with consumers; recognize unsafe situations.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Operates a motor vehicle; sees using depth perception; must be able to drive at night; stands; sits; moves about the work area; climbs 1 flight of stairs; crawls on hand and knees; reaches overhead; lifts up to 15 lbs.; pushes, pulls, and carries up to 10 lbs.; moves carts weighing up to 10 lbs.; operates a keyboard; speaks clearly and audibly; reads a 12 pt. font; hears a whispered level of speech; may work in areas exposed to heat, cold, dust, noise and household chemicals such as bleach or cleansers or smoke while in client homes; works in areas that may be wet or uneven.Employment Type: Full-time Temporary