What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Aid and Assist Monitor position at Washington Oregon Wireless?
THE POSITION
Washington County Behavioral Health Division within the Health and Human Services (HHS) Department is recruiting for an Aid and Assist Monitor to join our Aid and Assist Team!
Washington County HHS cares for people, animals and the environment. We envision Washington County as a healthy, equitable and supportive community. The Behavioral Health Division provides a wide array of services and supports including those to individuals involved in the criminal justice system.
To learn more about this division, please use this link: Behavioral Health
About The Opportunity
This position will be responsible for evaluating, coordinating community restoration and related services and supports for Oregon State Hospital (OSH) and other Aid and Assist defendants. Essential duties may include, but are not limited to:
Who We Are Looking For
The ideal candidate will have a good understanding of the intersection of criminal justice and behavioral health, the Aid and Assist process, and the community behavioral health system. Experience in clinical risk assessment is essential.
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and that candidate may come from a variety of backgrounds and lived experiences. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role, even if you believe you do not meet all the hiring criteria described above.
Why Washington County?
Are you interested in challenging, meaningful, and rewarding work? Join Washington County in our commitment to advancing racial equity. Our Board of Commissioners worked closely with various community stakeholders and subject matter experts to develop an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Resolution. Adopted in February 2020, this resolution commits to the equitable delivery of Washington County’s services, resources, and opportunities for growth and development to every county resident.
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Essential Job Duties
Aid and Assist Monitor is a working title. This position is classified as a Mental Health Services Coordinator, Senior. Classification descriptions are typically written broadly. To review this classification, please use this link: Mental Health Services Coordinator, Senior - Mental Health.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Please be advised that this position is required to pass a criminal background check post offer.
Please be clear and specific in the applicable sections of the employment application about how your background is relevant. This information must also be consistent with your supplemental question responses. Please note: Answers to the supplemental questions are typically evaluated separately from your application.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Washington County is committed to using a Merit-based System in which recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees is based on their relative knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Our Commitment To You
Washington County values a culture of equity, diverse perspectives, and life experiences. Our organization embraces innovation, collaboration and work-life harmony. We offer job stability, a comprehensive benefits package, and an opportunity to serve and support our diverse community. We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity and an inclusive workforce. Women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Steps Of The Process
Veterans' Preference
If you are a Veteran and would like to be considered for a Veterans' preference for this recruitment, please review the instructions using this link: Veterans' Preference Points.
Accommodation Under The Americans With Disabilities Act
Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance please contact Human Resources 503-846-8606, or e-mail: Careers@WashingtonCountyOR.gov at least 48 hours before any step in the recruitment and selection process for which you feel you need accommodation.
Status of Your Application
You will be advised by e-mail of your status at each step in the application process, from initial application to final employment disposition. Please note that Washington County communicates with all candidates via email. If you "opt out" or "unsubscribe" from email notifications in NEOGOV, it will impact our ability to communicate with you about this and other recruitments.
Questions (?) Regarding This Recruitment
Yeji Seo, Talent Acquisition Partner
Yeji_Seo@WashingtonCountyOR.gov
Additional Resources
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This position is not represented under a collective bargaining agreement.
Regular and limited duration full-time employees working 30 hours or more per week and job share employees are eligible for benefits beginning on the first of the month following employment. Job share employees are responsible for 50% of the premium. Part-time regular, variable hour, and temporary positions are not eligible for medical, dental, and vision benefits.
Check Out Our Award-Winning Benefits & Wellness Program!
Benefits
Washington County values your dedication to lead the future of our community through public service. Our total compensation package, which is comprised of more than just your annual salary, was built to show our commitment to the physical and financial health and wellbeing of you and your family. Your total compensation package includes a comprehensive benefits program with medical, dental, and vision coverage at up to 95% employer paid! Other benefits you’ll enjoy as part of your total compensation package include:
Already have medical, dental, and vision coverage? No problem! Full-time employees who choose to waive medical, dental, and vision coverage will receive a $125 monthly contribution into a tax-free Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) VEBA account, which can be used to reimburse you for qualified out-of-pocket medical care costs, such as copays, deductibles, and prescription drugs. HRA accounts offer many benefits including significant tax savings, and no annual “use it or lose it” requirement. Proof of other creditable coverage is required.
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Minimum Qualifications For This Position Include
Note: One (1) year of work experience is equivalent to 2080 hours (Ex: 40 hours/week x 52 weeks = 2080 hours).
Education: Which of the following best describes your highest level of related education completed?
Education: In the space provided below, describe the focus of your college education and/or degree(s) related to this position.
If you do not have a college education and/or degree, enter N/A.
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Are you currently a certified Qualified Mental Health Professional in Oregon; or, do you currently hold an approved clinical license and meet the criteria of a Qualified Mental Health Professional as defined in the Oregon Administrative Rules?
(If you currently hold the certification/license, attach a copy to your application.)
In regard to previous question, if you currently hold or are in a process of obtaining an "approved clinical license to meet the criteria of a Qualified Mental Health Professional as defined in the Oregon Administrative Rules," please specify which certificate/license you current hold or are in a process of obtaining.
If you currently hold a credential as a Qualified Mental Health Professional, enter N/A.
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Experience: Select your years of increasingly responsible experience in providing case management or services coordination in a human services related field.
Experience: Select your year(s) of experience working with justice involved individuals.
Experience: Select your year(s) of experience with Aid and Assist services.
Do you have any work experience interacting with the criminal court on behalf of justice involved clients with mental illness?
Washington County Behavioral Health Division within the Health and Human Services (HHS) Department is recruiting for an Aid and Assist Monitor to join our Aid and Assist Team!
- Effective 5/31/2025, this recruitment will open continuous until filled. Applications will be reviewed as received, and the posting may be closed at any time without further notice. Washington County reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any point during the posting period. *
- It is anticipated that the first initial application screening will start the week of 6/23/2025 for the applications submitted by Sunday, 6/22/2025. This posting will remain open, and applications received after 6/22/2025 may be considered if needed. **
Washington County HHS cares for people, animals and the environment. We envision Washington County as a healthy, equitable and supportive community. The Behavioral Health Division provides a wide array of services and supports including those to individuals involved in the criminal justice system.
To learn more about this division, please use this link: Behavioral Health
About The Opportunity
This position will be responsible for evaluating, coordinating community restoration and related services and supports for Oregon State Hospital (OSH) and other Aid and Assist defendants. Essential duties may include, but are not limited to:
- Conduct Community Restoration (CR) Consultation Evaluations; complete related paperwork and attend and testify at hearings as necessary.
- Develop Community Restoration Plans based on identified needs; work with the patient, the court, attorneys, collaterals, and providers to implement and monitor the ongoing efficacy of the Plan.
- Monitor client adherence to CR court orders and report to the court as ordered and needed.
- Perform related Jail Diversion duties as assigned.
- Refer clients to outside agencies for social, economic, housing, and medical services as needed; arrange and coordinate service provision for those in and out of jail and OSH custody.
- Provide mental health and Aid and Assist education services to clients, families, provider agencies, and other stakeholders.
- Perform Psychiatric Security Review Board (PSRB), Community Restoration, Inmate Council Program (ICP), and Jail Diversion back-up support to those teams as requested by supervisor.
- Provide Psychological First Aid to citizens when necessary.
- Attend advisory committees and coordinate meetings as necessary.
Who We Are Looking For
The ideal candidate will have a good understanding of the intersection of criminal justice and behavioral health, the Aid and Assist process, and the community behavioral health system. Experience in clinical risk assessment is essential.
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and that candidate may come from a variety of backgrounds and lived experiences. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role, even if you believe you do not meet all the hiring criteria described above.
Why Washington County?
Are you interested in challenging, meaningful, and rewarding work? Join Washington County in our commitment to advancing racial equity. Our Board of Commissioners worked closely with various community stakeholders and subject matter experts to develop an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Resolution. Adopted in February 2020, this resolution commits to the equitable delivery of Washington County’s services, resources, and opportunities for growth and development to every county resident.
Check Out Our Award-Winning Benefits & Wellness Program on the "Benefits" tab above!
Essential Job Duties
Aid and Assist Monitor is a working title. This position is classified as a Mental Health Services Coordinator, Senior. Classification descriptions are typically written broadly. To review this classification, please use this link: Mental Health Services Coordinator, Senior - Mental Health.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience:
- A Master’s degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or related field; AND three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in providing case management or services coordination in a human services related field; AND
- Must be certified by the Mental Health and Addictions Certification Board of Oregon as a Qualified Mental Health Professional or hold an approved clinical license and meet the criteria of a Qualified Mental Health Professional as defined in the Oregon Administrative Rules.
Please be advised that this position is required to pass a criminal background check post offer.
Please be clear and specific in the applicable sections of the employment application about how your background is relevant. This information must also be consistent with your supplemental question responses. Please note: Answers to the supplemental questions are typically evaluated separately from your application.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Washington County is committed to using a Merit-based System in which recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees is based on their relative knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Our Commitment To You
Washington County values a culture of equity, diverse perspectives, and life experiences. Our organization embraces innovation, collaboration and work-life harmony. We offer job stability, a comprehensive benefits package, and an opportunity to serve and support our diverse community. We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity and an inclusive workforce. Women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Steps Of The Process
- Apply today! In lieu of a resume, we ask that you complete and submit an online application, which will be used to screen for minimum qualifications (MQs) and to determine starting pay in accordance with the provision of the Oregon Equal Pay Law.
- MQ Review: Human Resources will conduct the first initial application screening for MQs beginning the week of 6/23/2025 and further screening may be conducted continuously depending on the business need. Additional preferred qualifications screening may be applied prior to the interview step depending on the number of applications received.
- Panel Interview(s): Generally, the top 6 – 8 candidates will be invited to participate in a panel interview.
- Conditional Offer: A successful candidate will be required to successfully clear a third-party background check as a pre-employment condition and State of Oregon comprehensive background check as a condition of continuous employment.
Veterans' Preference
If you are a Veteran and would like to be considered for a Veterans' preference for this recruitment, please review the instructions using this link: Veterans' Preference Points.
Accommodation Under The Americans With Disabilities Act
Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance please contact Human Resources 503-846-8606, or e-mail: Careers@WashingtonCountyOR.gov at least 48 hours before any step in the recruitment and selection process for which you feel you need accommodation.
Status of Your Application
You will be advised by e-mail of your status at each step in the application process, from initial application to final employment disposition. Please note that Washington County communicates with all candidates via email. If you "opt out" or "unsubscribe" from email notifications in NEOGOV, it will impact our ability to communicate with you about this and other recruitments.
Questions (?) Regarding This Recruitment
Yeji Seo, Talent Acquisition Partner
Yeji_Seo@WashingtonCountyOR.gov
Additional Resources
New to GovernmentJobs.com?
- Visit https://www.GovernmentJobs.com/home/ApplicationGuide for a comprehensive, step-by-step guide on the application process.
- For technical support, contact Government Jobs' Live Application Support at 855-524-5627.
- Washington County is a drug-free workplace *
For more information on the MAPPS policy, please review the specific document using this link:Click Here
This position is not represented under a collective bargaining agreement.
Regular and limited duration full-time employees working 30 hours or more per week and job share employees are eligible for benefits beginning on the first of the month following employment. Job share employees are responsible for 50% of the premium. Part-time regular, variable hour, and temporary positions are not eligible for medical, dental, and vision benefits.
Check Out Our Award-Winning Benefits & Wellness Program!
Benefits
Washington County values your dedication to lead the future of our community through public service. Our total compensation package, which is comprised of more than just your annual salary, was built to show our commitment to the physical and financial health and wellbeing of you and your family. Your total compensation package includes a comprehensive benefits program with medical, dental, and vision coverage at up to 95% employer paid! Other benefits you’ll enjoy as part of your total compensation package include:
- Paid Time Off - 11 paid holidays including one floating holiday, 12 vacation days for new employees (accrual rates increase based on length of service), AND up to 96 hours of sick leave per year (unused sick leave accumulates from year to year without limit to provide pay and security if needed).
- Wellness Program - Washington County has been named one of Oregon’s Healthiest Employers by the Portland Business Journal for the past 7 years. We are proud to receive this award and will continue to make your health and wellbeing a priority by providing resources and support to help you and your family live and work well. Resources include smoking cessation, weight management, and stress management classes (online or telephonic with a personal health coach); discounts on gym memberships, fitness activities, and sports tickets; and Health & Wellness events and onsite flu shot clinics.
- Alternative Care Coverage
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Life and Disability Insurance (both County-provided and voluntary)
- Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
- 457b Deferred Compensation Plan
- Emergency Travel Assistance
- TriMet Hop Card at no cost to the employee
- Bike lockers and repair stations
- A charitable giving program
- Oregon College Savings Plan
Already have medical, dental, and vision coverage? No problem! Full-time employees who choose to waive medical, dental, and vision coverage will receive a $125 monthly contribution into a tax-free Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) VEBA account, which can be used to reimburse you for qualified out-of-pocket medical care costs, such as copays, deductibles, and prescription drugs. HRA accounts offer many benefits including significant tax savings, and no annual “use it or lose it” requirement. Proof of other creditable coverage is required.
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Minimum Qualifications For This Position Include
- A Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or related field; AND three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in providing case management or services coordination in a human services related field; AND
- Must be certified by the Mental Health and Addictions Certification Board of Oregon as a Qualified Mental Health Professional or hold an approved clinical license and meet the criteria of a Qualified Mental Health Professional as defined in the Oregon Administrative Rules.
Note: One (1) year of work experience is equivalent to 2080 hours (Ex: 40 hours/week x 52 weeks = 2080 hours).
- Yes
- No
Education: Which of the following best describes your highest level of related education completed?
- Doctorate degree
- Master's degree
- None of the above
Education: In the space provided below, describe the focus of your college education and/or degree(s) related to this position.
If you do not have a college education and/or degree, enter N/A.
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Are you currently a certified Qualified Mental Health Professional in Oregon; or, do you currently hold an approved clinical license and meet the criteria of a Qualified Mental Health Professional as defined in the Oregon Administrative Rules?
(If you currently hold the certification/license, attach a copy to your application.)
- Yes, I'm currently certified as a Qualified Mental Health Professional in Oregon.
- Yes, I currently hold an approved clinical license and meet the criteria of a Qualified Mental Health Professional as defined in the Oregon Administrative Rules, 309-019-0125.
- No, I'm not currently certified as a Qualified Mental Health Professional and do not hold an approved clinical license and meet the criteria of a Qualified Mental Health Professional as defined in the Oregon Administrative Rules, BUT I will be eligible to meet the requirement at the time of hire.
- None of the above
In regard to previous question, if you currently hold or are in a process of obtaining an "approved clinical license to meet the criteria of a Qualified Mental Health Professional as defined in the Oregon Administrative Rules," please specify which certificate/license you current hold or are in a process of obtaining.
If you currently hold a credential as a Qualified Mental Health Professional, enter N/A.
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Experience: Select your years of increasingly responsible experience in providing case management or services coordination in a human services related field.
- 5 or more years of experience
- 4 years but less than 5 years of experience
- 3 years but less than 4 years of experience
- Less than 3 years of experience
- No experience
Experience: Select your year(s) of experience working with justice involved individuals.
- 5 or more years of experience
- 4 years but less than 5 years of experience
- 3 years but less than 4 years of experience
- 2 years but less than 3 years of experience
- 1 year but less than 2 years of experience
- Less than 1 year of experience
- No experience
Experience: Select your year(s) of experience with Aid and Assist services.
- 5 or more years of experience
- 4 years but less than 5 years of experience
- 3 years but less than 4 years of experience
- 2 years but less than 3 years of experience
- 1 year but less than 2 years of experience
- Less than 1 year of experience
- No experience
Do you have any work experience interacting with the criminal court on behalf of justice involved clients with mental illness?
- Yes
- No
- Required Question
Salary : $125
