Mental Health Specialist ; Underfill MHS- Health and Human Services

Overview

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals and families with complex needs by working alongside them to support stability, wellbeing, and long-term success? Marion County Health & Human Services Housing Programs is seeking a dedicated clinician to support housing and behavioral health services. This position provides clinical services to individuals participating in housing programs and supports Health-Related Social Needs (HRSN) initiatives through coordination with internal teams and community partners.

• Support Health-Related Social Needs (HRSN) efforts through collaboration with community partners, participation in regional and statewide meetings and trainings, and provision of technical assistance to HRSN providers across Marion and Polk Counties.
• Assist with the development and implementation of policies and procedures related to housing stability and access to care.
• Provide direct, in-person behavioral health services, including completing intakes, conducting mental health assessments, and developing person-centered housing plans.
• Provide clinical support to housing navigators and peers within housing programs.
• Provide backup clinical coverage at Horizon House as needed to ensure continuity of services.
• Complete assessments and treatment planning in accordance with program, county, state, and federal requirements.
• Collaborate with supervisors and interdisciplinary team members in clinical supervision, meetings, and service coordination.
• Represent the program on internal or external committees and serve in a leadership capacity as assigned.

Work Environment:
This position works within housing programs and clinical settings and collaborates closely with county staff, contracted providers, and community partners.

Mental Health Specialist 1: $29.54 - $39.58 hr
Mental Health Specialist 2: $35.83 - $48.00 hr.

Mental Health Specialist 2:
Provide assessments and treatment of individuals and families, including groups; provides crisis assessment and intervention services and related duties as required. 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 and/or to develop and implement specific services in the community.

Mental Health Specialist 1:
Plans and carries out recreational, social and skills training activities; performs case management and counseling functions with Adults in Custody (AIC); facilitates counseling and/or skills training groups; performs related duties as required. Primary responsibility of this class is case management and counseling, without responsibility for developing and implementing specific programs in the community.

Mental Health Specialist 2 and 1:
Works under the supervision of a supervisor who assigns work, establishes goals, and reviews the results obtained for overall effectiveness.

Mental Health Specialist 2 and 1:
Supervision of others is not a responsibility of positions in this classification; however, positions may act as lead workers as defined in the Marion County Personnel Rules. May assist in the supervision of practicum students and/or volunteers.

Provide in-person behavioral health services to individuals, including completing intakes, conducting mental health assessments, creating person-centered housing plans; provide clinical support to housing navigators, peers, and staff at Horizon House; and offer technical HRSN assistance to community agencies.

• Attend Monthly Convener Meetings.
• Participate in Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Pacific Source, Unite Us, Nexxus meetings and trainings.
• Provide technical support to Marion/Polk HRSN Providers.
• Organize and facilitate convener meetings hosted by Marion County.
• Remain up to date on OARS for HRSN.
• Remain up to date on policy updates and changes from Pacific Source and OHA.
• Collaborate with community partners.
• Participate in creating and implementing policies and procedures.

• Provide intake and mental health assessments, including assessing mental health and/or behavioral symptoms using a variety of standard assessment tools, individual functional skills, determining treatment needs, and developing individualized housing plans.
• Work collaboratively with Navigators and the individuals in services to complete intakes and assessments, including developing Person-Centered Housing Plans (PCHP).
• Provide counseling by telephone or in-person to individuals and/or their families or other concerned individuals.
• Intervene with both children and adults.
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of psychopathology and apply a wide range of therapeutic strategies in counseling, assessment, and treatment planning.

• Maintain accurate and timely…