Crisis Clinician 2 - Aid & Assist - Part-time

This recruitment has been reopened for additional applicants and will remain open until filled. If you have already applied for recruitment #554-2025-22, you do not need to reapply. New applicants are encouraged to submit applications as soon as possible as this recruitment may close at any time without further notice.

Are you passionate about supporting individuals involved in the criminal justice system as they navigate behavioral health challenges? Join our dedicated team as an Aid and Assist Clinician, where you'll play a vital role in helping individuals achieve stability and restoration within the community. As part of our community restoration program, you will work directly with adults who have been found unable to aid and assist in their legal proceedings due to mental health concerns. Your responsibilities will include conducting mental health assessment, developing individualized service plans, and providing targeted therapeutic interventions focused on restoration education, psychiatric stabilization, and life skills support. You'll collaborate closely with legal partners, medical professionals, case managers, and housing support services to create a comprehensive care environment that fosters recovery and legal readiness. This is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of those who are often overlooked by restoring dignity, fostering community integration, and supporting public safety through compassionate, clinically grounded work. If you are a behavioral health professional who thrives in a team environment and values collaborative, person-centered care, we welcome your application.

A wage enhancement of $1.25 will be added to the hourly wage as compensation for hours worked between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.  

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
Provide assessments and treatment of individuals and families, including groups; provide crisis assessment and intervention services and related duties as required. The primary responsibility of this class is to provide assessment and treatment services, crisis intervention, and treatment services, including intensive services, to individuals and their families with complex needs and diagnoses or to develop and implement specific services in the community.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Work under a supervisor who assigns work establishes goals and reviews the results for overall effectiveness.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Primary supervision of employees is not a responsibility of this classification; however, positions may act as lead workers as defined in the Marion County Personnel Rules.

Counseling to Crisis Clients
Provide counseling by telephone or in-person to individuals in crisis and/or their families or concerned others.   Intervene with both children and adults presenting problems covering the full range of personal needs and include thoughts/plans or violence toward others, and major psychiatric illness.   Because of the wide spectrum of presenting problems, it is necessary to have a comprehensive knowledge of psychopathology and to be able to draw upon a wide range of therapeutic strategies in counseling.

Assessment and Treatment Plan Development

• Perform assessment of mental status, diagnosis, level of functioning, dangerousness, and specific needs for services. Create a transitional treatment plan upon return to jail from Oregon State Hospital (OSH) for community treatment needs.  Provide full assessment and treatment plan for transition to other community providers as needed.
• Maintain contact with OSH Liaison to assist with discharge planning and developing community linkages for persons deemed unfit to proceed and receiving treatment at OSH.  Develop treatment alternatives to OSH for this caseload.  Evaluate appropriateness for community diversion and conduct risks assessments as necessary.  Provide education and training to enable individuals to reach standard for fit to proceed.  Collaborate with OSH liaison to establish financial resources and entitlements for discharge to the community and to assure completion of referral information for community placement.
• Develop diversion plans with provider community. Develop and maintain relationships with community treatment providers.  Work collaboratively within MCHHS and county residential system to develop placements.  Interface with jail and hospital staff in those facilities.  Monitor resources to assure they are developed and maintained in the community for the success of the client. May transport clients to appointments as needed. Arrange intake appointment at community provider.

Miscellaneous

• Provide advocacy for client rights, ethical consideration, needs for service and least restrictive care/intervention.
• Respond to requests for information regarding clients not currently in the CSS, requiring a thorough knowledge of laws governing the release of confidential information.
• 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.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

1. Master's degree in psychology, social work, recreational therapy, music therapy, art therapy or a behavioral science field; OR
2. Bachelor's degree in nursing, or occupational therapy and licensed by the State of Oregon; AND
3. One year of postgraduate degree experience in the behavioral health field.

PREFERENCES
Preference will be awarded to candidates who are LCSW, CSWA or eligible for LCSW.  Qualified candidates will be eligible for licensure supervision if hired.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be either 1) licensed by the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors, 2) licensed by the Oregon Board of Licensed Social Workers or 3) credentialed or registered through the Mental Health and Addiction Counseling Board of Oregon (MHACBO) as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) within the first 30 days of employment. 
• Salem Hospital Credentialing:  Must be able to be credentialed at Salem Hospital.
• 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 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 part-time position, which is eligible for overtime.
• Typical Work Schedule: Negotiable

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Working knowledge of community mental health concepts or chemical dependency case management and treatment services; individual assessment, treatment planning and treatment protocols; mental health disorders and diagnostic classifications.

Ability to establish positive working relationships with other employees, individuals and their families, other agencies, and the public; prepare concise and complete clinical documentation related to individual treatment and progress in services in a timely and professional manner; work within a team and collaborate with team members; knowledge of and ability to act professionally with regard to a code of ethics and confidentiality.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Operates a motor vehicle; sees using depth perception; sits; stands; moves about the work area; climbs 1 floor of stairs; operates a keyboard; lifts up to 15 lbs.; pushes, pulls, carries items and moves carts weighing up to 10 lbs.; speaks with a clear and audible voice; reads a 12 pt. font; hears a normal speech level; may work in areas exposed to heat, cold, humidity, dust, smoke, noise, vibration or chemicals; may work in areas that are wet or uneven.

We offer tuition assistance for employees interested in professional development.

• 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

Salary : $1,500