Mental Health Specialist 1 or 2 - ACT Team

Health Services
Mental Health Specialist

1 or 2
LINN COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES Class Code: 771 & 772

AVAILABLE POSITION

Mental Health Specialist 1 or 2 - ACT Team
Mental Health Department (Classification 772)
SEIU Represented Full-Time position (37.5 hours/week)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Linn County Mental Health is recruiting for experienced mental health therapist to work with adults who
experience a range of symptoms including trauma, depression, psychosis, and anxiety. The person filling this
position should be skilled in assessment, individual and group therapy, case management and consultation.
Candidates should have familiarity with Evidence Based Practice and have excellent case management and
therapy skills. Must be willing to work as part of an interdisciplinary team and follow documentation
requirements in accordance with the Oregon Administrative Rules and department policies and procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Mental Health Specialist 1:

Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or related field is required. Practicum or supervised
practicum-level experience in providing similar services to persons with similar problems or concerns is desirable
but not required. Any satisfactory equivalent combination of experience, education and training which
demonstrates the ability to perform the work described may be acceptable.

Mental Health Specialist 2:
Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or related field is required. Two years post master’s degree
supervised experience in a similar position. Classification as a Mental Health Specialist 2, in addition to
the requirements listed above requires Oregon licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed
Clinical Social Worker.

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

o Fully Paid by County

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

SALARY RANGE: Mental Health Specialist 1: $6,370-$8,131 Depending on Qualifications
Mental Health Specialist 2: $7,023-$8,996 Depending on Qualifications
CLOSING DATE: Until Filled
HOW TO APPLY: www.linncountyhealth.org