JOB SUMMARY
The Benton County CORE program is a law enforcement and behavioral health partnership between Benton County Health Services and law enforcement. A Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) trained police officer, and behavioral health professional will work shifts together to divert adults with serious mental illness (SMI) or a co-occurring disorder (COD) from the criminal justice system prior to arrest and booking. The CORE Team's approach will allow for real-time in-the-field interventions focused on assessing the needs of the individual, evaluating opportunities for diversion, and connecting individuals with community-based services.

This position will work Tuesday - Friday 10am - 8:30pm

Preference will be given for:

• Current licensure without restrictions from a recognized governing board in Oregon as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marital and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).
• Experience providing crisis intervention.
• CADC certification and/or experience providing addictions treatment.
• Experience with short-term or solution-focused treatment therapy.
• Experience treating individuals with SPMI, Bipolar, and/or PTSD disorders.
• Experience working in the criminal justice system.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English.

Must have knowledge of:

• Community behavioral health and addictions concepts.
• Client assessment and case management.
• Treatment services, planning and protocols.
• Behavioral health disorders and diagnostic classifications.
• Psychological, sociological and psychiatric theories.
• Interviewing and counseling skills.
• Writing skills to prepare clear and concise reports.

Must have ability to:

• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Apply theory in behavioral health and addictions diagnosis.
• Plan and implement intervention programs.
• Handle crisis situations.
• Work effectively both independently and in a team setting.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments utilizing the DSM IV/5.
• Establish working diagnoses and treatment plans.
• Prepare concise and complete reports and documentation related to client treatment, progress and services in a timely and professional manner.
• Work within an Electronic Health Record system with advanced computer skills.
• Work effectively both independently and in a team setting.
• Act professionally with regard to code of ethics and confidentiality.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, clients, other agencies and the public at all times

Click here for a complete list of the duties, responsibilities and physical requirements of this position.

• $4,000 Hiring Bonus
  • One-time incentive for employees assigned to the Crisis Center to be paid after completion of probationary period
• Training and Licensure support!
  • $1,000 annual Training Budget available
  • Reimbursement for Licensure fees or MHACBO certification available
• Generous time off to maintain a healthy work-life balance!
  • 11 Paid Holidays + 2 Floating Holidays + 8 hours of vacation accrual every month + sick leave! Vacation accrual increases with years of service.
• $0 Health Insurance Premium!
  • Medical, Dental and Vision -cover your eligible family members without additional premium.
  • In addition, the County contributes up to $1,900 per year to your Health Savings or Health Reimbursement account, depending on plan and personal contribution.
    • Apart from your deductible you can use this money for things that aren’t traditionally paid by insurance – i.e. Ibuprofen, Tylenol and other preventative type medications
    • You never lose your Health Savings Account funds as it rolls over from year to year
  • Dependents up to age 26 are covered!
• Get ready for retirement. Generous employer paid contributions!
  • After 6 months of employment:
    • The County makes a retirement contribution of 6% of your salary towards Oregon PERS!
    • The County makes a deferred compensation 457b plan contribution of 1.5% of your salary! You can add more if you wish.
• A free and award-winning wellness program
  • Interactive and personalized approach focused on your whole health.
  • Onsite and virtual seminars, wellness challenges and fun activities.
  • Monetary incentives and cool prizes to engage everyone and meet your individual needs!
• 100% employer-paid coverage for AD&D ($100,000), Life ($50,000), and Long Term Disability coverage.
  • Supplemental plans are available at reasonable rates!
• Annual salary range of:
  • QMHP - Health Care Professional 2: $69,716.88 - $100,793.71
  • QMHP - Health Care Professional 3: $73,881.87 - $106,797.48
  • This position is eligible for two salary raises within the first year as long as your performance is in good standing!
  • Note: salary placement will be based on your level of directly related experience and education consistent with Oregon's pay equity law.
• Have benefits questions?
  • Reach out to us anytime: recruiting@bentoncountyor.gov

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
The following minimum qualifications are REQUIRED for this position:

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Psychology, Social Work, Recreational Therapy, Music Therapy, Art Therapy or a behavioral science field; AND
• One year of health experience providing mental health services; AND
• Must be registered as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) with Mental Health & Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO) or be able to obtain certification within 6 months of hire.

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Psychology, Social Work, Recreational Therapy, Music Therapy, Art Therapy or a behavioral science field; AND
• Two years of health experience providing mental health services; AND
• PsyD, LCSW, LPC, LMFT or equivalent licensure.

Special Requirements

• Hiring is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
• Valid Oregon driver's license. This position requires driving and may require use of a personal vehicle.

Questions regarding this position can be directed to:
Working & Living in Benton County
Perfectly placed in the Willamette Valley, 90 miles south of Portland and 40 miles north of Eugene, Benton County has easy access to urban areas with ample opportunities for cultural activities. Combined with outdoor recreation galore in the Cascade Range 80 miles to the east and the Coastal Range and Pacific Ocean 50 miles west, the county’s 90,000 residents like to say they “have it all.”

How to Apply

• To apply for this position, click on the "Apply" button to fill out all information in the online application and complete the questionnaire. Failure to do so may result in your application being removed from consideration.
• Only complete applications received by the posted application deadline date, or the first review date will be considered.
• Answer all supplemental questions.

After you Apply

• You will get an email stating your application has been submitted. Log in to your NeoGov account before the job announcement closes to see if you have any pending tasks or notifications and make sure to complete these tasks before the job announcement closes. These can be found under the “My Applications” section.
• Be sure to check both your email and NeoGov account for updates regarding this recruitment.

Additional information

• This is a FLSA exempt position.
• This position is represented by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
• This position requires driving and may require use of a personal vehicle.
• Hiring is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
• This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
• Please save a copy of this job announcement for your reference, as it may not be available for you to view after the job closes.
• Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For further information, please see the following website: Veterans Resources. NOTE: If claiming veterans’ preference please be sure to attach your DD214 and Disability letter from the VA (if applicable).
• Benton County does not offer VISA sponsorships. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. Benton County will review these documents to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.
• If you wish to identify yourself as an individual with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and will be requesting accommodation, please contact the Benton County Human Resources Department by calling 541-766-6081.

Helpful links and contact information:
Learn more about Benton County
Understanding the County Application Process
Job Interest Cards webpage

For more information you may contact us by e-mail at recruiting@bentoncountyor.gov or by phone at 541-766-6081.