Mental Health Specialist 1: $26.45 - $35.31 Hourly

Mental Health Specialist 2:  $31.39 - $41.95 Hourly

These positions are eligible for sign-on compensation of $4,500!

About the Position

Lane County Behavior Health is looking for a highly trained Mental Health Clinician for our Forensic Intensive Treatment Team (FITT) to liaison with community housing partners to ensure the success of FITT clients enrolled in housing services. This person will provide mental health screenings, short -term treatment and care coordination services to individuals that have been referred for service. Though frequently referred through the criminal justice system including law enforcement and the courts, many referrals come from other emergency systems as well as low-barrier community housing programs seeking to support the mental health of the residents. 

This position involves working with a team of clinicians and case workers who go into the community to engage people in social and mental health services where they are. The work is done collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team that includes mental health clinicians, peer support specialists, case managers, a nurse and psychiatrist as well as partner with other social service providers in the community. 

For this recruitment we are looking for individuals with a passion to serve adults with severe and persistent mental health needs who are also involved in the criminal justice system. This position requires a QMHP Certification. If you are driven to serve, this is the job for you!

About the Division

Lane County Behavioral Health provides services to more than 1,600 individuals with behavioral health conditions. We work with community partners to provide a continuum of care from prevention through treatment and aftercare in an environment that promotes a culture of resilience and recovery.

*Lane County employees may be eligible for student loan repayment: See links below.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness-

National Health Service Corps-

Schedule:  Monday - Friday; 8:00am - 5:00pm

*This is an AFSCME represented position*

Mental Health Specialist 1 Training & Experience:

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a mental health field, psychology, counseling, social work or a related field.

• One year of some experience working directly with mentally or emotionally disturbed clients in the provision of behavioral health services is highly desirable.

Mental Health Specialist 2 Training & Experience:

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a mental health field, psychology, counseling, social work, or a related field.

• Two years of responsible professional mental health experience, including one year of experience specific to the program or area of assignment.

An equivalent combination of experience and training that will demonstrate the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. 

  Special Requirements:

• Transcripts

• License or QMHP Certification

• NPI

• Diploma

• CV or Resume

• CADC Certification

For MHS2  - Oregon Health Licensure required: Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Psychologist or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Please provide a copy of your resume
** Please provide a copy of your resume

Notes :

• This position is subject to a full criminal offender information record check.
• Offers of employment are contingent upon consenting to and successfully passing a drug screening test.
• Please note that as part of the screening process Lane County will verify license and certification status.

Studies have shown that women and BIPOC individuals are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. The county will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.