- Salary
- $6k – $8k/mo
- Location
- Albany, OR, OR, US
- Workplace
- Remote, Onsite
- Department
- Healthcare
- Visa
- Not sponsored
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
This position is open until filled.
First review of applications will be on October 2, 2026. Any applications received after October 2 will be reviewed and considered as needed, and this posting may close at any time after that date.
Linn County requires on-site work. Remote work is not available.
2. Develop individual treatment or habilitation plans.
3. Provide leadership and represent the department at interagency habilitation staff meetings.
4. Provide education, technical assistance and consultation to other service providers, community groups such as community coalitions, schools and local task forces.
5. Provide information to prospective clients and the general public about the services available through this department and by other community agencies.
6. Provide client services and complete documentation of the services provided in accordance with department policies and Oregon Administrative Rules.
8. Provide individual, group and family therapy.
9. Provide after-hours emergency crisis intervention services to individuals and consultation and support to other community agencies.
10. Provide pre-commitment investigations of persons alleged to be mentally ill and recommend to the court whether a civil commitment hearing is warranted.
11. Perform court ordered commitment examinations, when properly certified by the State Mental Health and Developmental Disability Services Division.
12. Provide a broad clinical array of services to a wide variety of clients with no on-site supervision.
13. Develop and maintain effective, harmonious and reasonable work relationships with others.
14.Maintain regular and predictable work attendance.
Professional level skills in performing client evaluations, counseling and case management services or prevention strategies. Ability to conduct thorough client interviews and evaluations and to correctly interpret and effectively communicate the information. Demonstrated ability to exercise sound clinical judgement in appraising complex situations plus the ability to develop comprehensive individualized treatment or habilitation plans. Ability to develop supportive relationships with assigned clients. Ability to write clear and concise reports and client evaluations. Generally, employees in this classification are provided less clinical supervision, are expected to perform with a greater degree of independence and may be assigned regular clinical consultation to other Mental Health Specialists. In addition, these employees are expected to demonstrate increased initiative, greater productivity and more developed leadership abilities. Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with peers, supervisors and professionals in related disciplines.
Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or related field is required. Practicum or supervised practicum-level experience in providing similar services to persons with similar problems or concerns is desirable but not required. Any satisfactory equivalent combination of experience, education and training which demonstrates the ability to perform the work described may be acceptable.
Mental Health Specialist 2:
Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or related field is required. Two years post master’s degree supervised experience in a similar position. Classification as a Mental Health Specialist 2, in addition to the requirements listed above requires Oregon licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
This is a non-supervisory position. Lead work and coordination of work of others is not a typical function assigned to this position. Incumbents in this position may provide training and orientation to newly assigned personnel.
Linn County does not offer VISA sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet Agency employment eligibility standards.
