Crisis Specialist - Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA)

Benton County (OR)

Corvallis, OR

Benton County is seeking dedicated and passionate Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA)to join our Crisis Team.
JOB SUMMARY
This position provides phone and face-to-face crisis screening, assessment, and referral involving a variety of situations including high-risk children and adults needing hospital, residential or respite care. Qualified Mental Health Associates (QMHAs)/Case Managers may perform a variety of treatment services for clients including, but not limited to, case management, skills training, crisis interventions, safety planning, care coordination, and follow up care. The workload has variety, and this environment allows for your working hours to be fluid and dynamic.

Our QMHA Crisis Specialists work closely with QMHPs, Peer Support Specialists, and Behavioral Health Technicians to coordinate appropriate responses and services for clients from a multi-discipline team approach. We also coordinate services with numerous community partners including law enforcement, 911 dispatch, hospitals, schools, and other mental/physical health care clinics. Services are provided under the oversight of a Qualified Mental Health Professional.

PLEASE NOTE:This is a night shift position and typical working hours include Monday through Friday night from 11:00pm to 8:00am. Will be required to work some holidays.

Key Responsibilities:
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Apply theory in behavioral health and addictions diagnosis.
• Plan and implement intervention programs.
• Support crisis situations as a second responder with a QMHP.
• Work effectively both independently and in a team setting.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, clients and their families, other agencies and the public at all times.
• Collaborate with team members.
• Act professionally with regard to code of ethics and confidentiality.

What You Will Bring:
Knowledge of or experience with:
• Case management and skills training experience.
• General concepts of mental health treatment, substance use disorder treatment and community resources.
• Well-developed human relations, interviewing, and writing skills.
• General concepts of crisis/risk assessments.

Skill in:
• Well-developed human relations skills with an appreciable interpersonal sensitivity and awareness of client situations and values.
• Interviewing and counseling skills.
• Writing skills to prepare clear and concise reports.

Please Note:
• An employee working at the Crisis Center will be assigned a scheduled shift.
• The shift assignments will be either Day, Swing, or Night. Employees will be paid a shift differential according to their assigned shift.
• 6:00 am - 9:00 am; Days - None
• 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm; Swing - 9%
• 9:00 pm - 12:00 am; Nights - 12%
• All differentials paid are calculated on the base salary of the employee's current wage.
• The department reserves the right to assign mental health stand by duties as operationally needed.
• This posting will be used to fill multiple vacancies.

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

BENEFITS

$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:
- QMHA - Health Care Professional 1: $65,566.63 - $94,774.96
- This position is eligible for two salary raises within the first yearas 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

Benton County is an equal opportunity employer.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
The following minimum qualifications are REQUIREDfor this position:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or closely related field; AND
1 year of related mental health work experience.
Must be registered as a Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA) with Mental Health & Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO) or be able to obtain certification within 6 months of hire.

pecial 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.

Please ensure you have provided a thorough and updated application as it pertains to the position for which you are applying.
Your application materials will be used to determine salary based on a pay equity assessment.
For further information, please click on the link: OregonPay Equity Law
Questions regarding this position can be directed to:Hailey Clark, Crisis ManagerBenton County Health ServicesTelephone: (541) 745-4751hailey.clark@bentoncountyor.gov
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.”

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How to Apply

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Only complete applications received by the posted application deadline date, or the first review date will be considered.
Answer all supplemental questions.

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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 aboutBenton County
Understanding the County Application Process
JobInterest Cards webpage

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