Mental Health Associate 1 - Forensics Team

Mental Health Associate
Forensics

LINN COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES Class Code: 755

AVAILABLE POSITION

Mental Health Associate 1 - Forensics Team
Mental Health Department (Classification 755)
SEIU Represented Full-Time (37.5 hours/week) position

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA) assigned to the Forensics Team, provides community
based skills training, case management, and competency restoration support to individuals who have
been found unable to aid and assist in their own defense due to mental illness. Under the clinical
supervision of a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP), the QMHA implements individualized
service plans designed to support stabilization, treatment engagement, and restoration of competency.
Core duties include providing psychoeducation regarding court processes and roles within the legal
system; assisting clients in developing coping, communication, and daily living skills; monitoring client
progress toward restoration goals; coordinating services with courts, attorneys, corrections staff, and
community providers; transporting clients to appointments and court as appropriate; and documenting
all services in accordance with program policies, Medicaid requirements, and applicable Oregon
Administrative Rules. The position requires the ability to work effectively with justice involved
individuals experiencing serious mental illness, manage complex and high risk situations in community
settings, and collaborate as part of a multidisciplinary forensic behavioral health team.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s 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 (MHACBO) as a Qualified
Mental Health Associate-R (QMHA-R) or Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA) I within 30 days of
employment. Must be able to be credentialed as a Qualified Mental Health Associate with all Medicaid
insurances.
Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license and an acceptable driving record that meets the
county's requirements. Must be able to pass a criminal history check and not be on the Centers for
Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) disqualified list.

SALARY, BENEFITS, COMPENSATION:

Linn County employees say their benefits play a large role in what makes the County such a great place
to work. We offer competitive benefit plans.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Vacation and Floating Days
• Paid Holiday Time

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• County Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Benefits
• Longevity Incentive
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Public Employee Retirement System (PERS)

o Fully Paid by County

For a full list of our benefits, please visit the Linn County Website.

SALARY RANGE $4,760 - $6,067 monthly
CLOSING DATE: Until Filled
HOW TO APPLY: www.linncountyhealth.org

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
A copy of the Job Classification for this position as well as the Employment application may be obtained from the Linn County Board of

Commissioner’s Office, Room 201, Linn County Courthouse, PO Box 100, Albany, OR 97321; at the Oregon Employment Division Office in

Albany, or online at http://www.co.linn.or.us.