Mental Health Consultant - Corrections Health - OPEN UNTIL FILLED

As we receive a strong qualified pool applications, this recruitment will be used to fill positions as appropriate. To be considered, please submit your application in a timely manner. 

THIS WORK MATTERS

• Are you a Mental Health professional with experience in corrections environment, who is looking for an exciting new opportunity?
• Do you have a passion for working in a challenging environment where you can serve disadvantaged populations?
• Do you bring demonstrated expertise in providing direct services of assessment, crisis intervention, counseling, case management, and discharge planning for the mentally ill client population? 

• Provides direct services of assessment, crisis intervention, counseling case management, and discharge planning for the mentally ill client population in jail.
• Indirect services include case consultation, group facilitation, education, research and selected assigned administrative and patient care duties.
• Receive clients on referred, emergent or follow up basis; responsible for initial psychiatric/psychological workup; accurately document client's care through the use of SOAP charting, at the time of client visit; formulates definitive assessment and treatment plan, utilizing DSM IV diagnostic criteria.
• Provide direct patient care crisis intervention, counseling and client education, including how to access community resources.
• Participate actively in the Mental Health Team, consulting with providers, nurses, and monitoring client response to treatment; and in court process, when subpoenaed, to explain client's mental health status.
• Work closely with Correction Deputies in their day -to-day dealings with mentally ill clients.
• Certification in Alcohol and Drug Counseling is highly desirable. (CADC III preferred). 

We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant. For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page.

Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills:

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university in the mental health field with major coursework in social science, or a related field demonstrating the capacity for the required knowledge and skills to meet provider Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) credentialing requirements as required by Oregon Administrative Rules (OARs)  to treat adults. See qualified degrees listed below:
• Graduate degree in psychology.
• Graduate degree in social work.
• Graduate degree in recreational therapy
• Graduate degree in art therapy.
• Graduate degree in music therapy.
• Graduate degree in a behavioral science field
• Bachelor's degree in nursing AND licensed by the State or Oregon
• Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy AND licensed by the State of Oregon

• Two (2) years of  postgraduate professional experience in the aforementioned areas as a QMHP under (OARs).

• May require valid drivers' license.

• Previous work experience as a case manager or transition planner is desired
• Previous work experience in a corrections setting

The Application Packet:
1.      A resume. Include month and year for each listed work experience. 
2.      A cover letter addressing why you are interested in this opportunity with us and how your qualifications and experiences make you the ideal candidate for this position.

The  resume and cover letter should demonstrate your work experience/skills and how it is related to those shown in the Overview and To Qualify sections of the job announcement. Please be thorough as this section will be scored and determine your eligibility for an interview. 

3.      An attached copy of Graduate Degree and/or State of Oregon license in Nursing or Occupation Therapy
 
The Selection Process: For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page. We expect to evaluate candidates as follows:
1.      Initial review of minimum qualifications
2.      Resume and cover letter review
3.      Phone screen
4.      Oral exam
5.      Consideration of top candidates
6.      Language assessment (if applicable)
7.      Background, reference, and education checks
 
Veterans' Preference: Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans' preference for this recruitment. Review our veterans' preference page for details about eligibility and how to apply. The recruiter as listed on the job announcement must receive all required documentation by the closing date of the recruitment.
 
Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711.
 
Note: Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.

Type: Classified Represented
FLSA: Non-Exempt

Type of Position: This hourly union-represented position is eligible for overtime.

Questions?
Vi Ton, Recruiter
Health Department
421 SW Oak Street, Ste 210, Portland, OR 97204
vi.ton@multco.us
503-988-7480

Disclaimer: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.