Mental Health and Evaluation Specialist
Listed on 2026-01-27
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Healthcare
Mental Health
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
The Sheriff’s Office provides patrol, traffic enforcement, criminal investigations, search and rescue, marine patrol, law enforcement contracts countywide, jail operations, and supervision of parole and probation offenders.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIESA Mental Health and Evaluation Specialist performs professional mental health and evaluation work involving the assessment, counseling, and consultation of justice-involved individuals within Community Corrections, jail release, and transitional settings. Provides clinical assessments and consultative input to support treatment planning and continuity of care. Collaborates with probation officers, case managers, and partner staff by offering clinical perspective to support supervision activities.
SUPERVISIONRECEIVED
Works under the intermittent supervision of a Division Commander or designee who assigns work by defining objectives, priorities, and deadlines and receives clinical supervision from a Health and Human services Clinical Supervisor. The supervisor assists with unusual situations and provides clear objectives. The employee plans and conducts successive steps, resolves issues and variations, and applies policies and accepted practices. The supervisor reviews work for technical adequacy and compliance with standards and procedures.
SUPERVISIONEXERCISED
Supervision is not a primary responsibility; however, this classification includes lead work. If a supervisor assigns an employee lead worker duties as described in the Marion County Personnel Rules, the employee is ineligible for additional compensation.
- Assess adult offenders under the supervision of the Marion County Sheriff’s Office and residents of the Transition Center.
- Conduct criminogenic risk/needs assessments using validated tools, such as the Level of Service/Case Management Inventory (LS/CMI) and the Women’s Risk/Needs Assessment (WRNA).
- Conduct mental health evaluations in accordance with professional standards and applicable regulations.
- Participate in case staffing for high-risk offenders
- Provide short-term individual and group counseling interventions.
- Assist individuals in accessing appropriate community-based mental health and support services.
- Provide non-supervisory clinical consultation to probation officers, case managers, and Transition Center staff.
- Participate in the development and maintenance of care coordination practices for individuals transitioning from custody to the community.
- Exchange information with jail, Transition Center, and supervision staff regarding emerging mental health needs.
- Serve as a liaison with community treatment providers and partner agencies.
- Provide subject-matter expertise and training support related to mental health awareness, de-escalation, and referral practices.
- Develop instructional materials and provide technical assistance to Sheriff’s Office, probation, and Transition Center staff.
- Must be credentialed or registered through the Mental Health and Addiction Counseling Board of Oregon (MHACBO) as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) within the first 6 months of employment.
- 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.
- 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:
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