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Job description
Mental Health Specialist
The Community Health Centers of Lane County (CHCLC) is seeking a Mental Health Specialist to be part of an integrated team that provides primary care within the Patient Centered Medical Home model. This mission driven individual will work as part of an interdisciplinary team at one of the CHCLC seven clinics. They will provide professional, comprehensive mental health and behavioral services to a diverse population of patients in a community health center setting using a team based approach. The Mental Health Specialist treats a wide variety of behavioral health conditions, provides education and referrals for patients as appropriate, and performs related duties as assigned.
Do you have a passion and dedication to caring and advocating for your patients? We are looking for individuals who want to make a difference in our community.
The Mental Health Specialist will be part of a team of practitioners including physicians, nurses and other behavioral health staff serving individuals with a wide spectrum of behavioral care needs. This individual will provide consultations, perform assessments, develop treatment plans, and provide individual, group and crisis intervention services as well as education and support to help address a patient's mental health needs. The position may be eligible for additional bilingual compensation upon completion of a bilingual exam. All candidates are encouraged to apply and explore this opportunity.
At Lane County Health & Human Services, we believe healthy people are the foundation of healthy communities. The CHCLC provide affordable primary care for the whole family – infants, children, adolescents, adults, and seniors – as well as integrated behavioral health, alternative services such as acupuncture, and preventative dental services. At the Community Health Centers of Lane County, we focus on integrated care that values the whole person. Our services encompass not only treatment and prevention of illness, but also health education and behavioral health services. At the Community Health Centers of Lane County, we have adopted a model of primary care called Patient Centered Medical Home. Our services are organized around care teams who work collaboratively to support our patients. Our integrated care teams include primary care providers, nurses, pharmacists, medical assistants, patient care coordinators, community health workers, and behavioral health specialists. This model of primary care prioritizes the patient, who has increased access to other services beyond general medical care at our clinics. Our care teams also help patients reach their optimal health status by addressing social determinants of health barriers to care such as transportation, food insecurity, or housing.
Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:00am - 5:00pm
This is an AFSCME represented position
May be eligible for additional bilingual compensation upon completion of bilingual exam
Qualifications
Training & Experience:
Master's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a mental health field, psychology, counseling, social work, or a related field.
Two years of responsible professional mental health experience, including one year of experience specific to the program or area of assignment.
An equivalent combination of experience and training that will demonstrate the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.
Special Requirements:
State of Oregon Clinical Licensure - acceptable licensures include Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist, Licensed Psychologist
Transcripts
Diploma (copy of original is fine)
CV or Resume
NPI (downloaded copy acceptable) NPI should reflect Oregon address by time of hire
Note date of birth and social security number when submitting credentialing documents
Valid Photo ID
This position is subject to a full criminal offender information record check.
Offers of employment are contingent upon consenting to and successfully passing a drug screening test.
Please note that as part of the screening process, Lane County will verify license and certification status.
Benefits
Careers with Lane County Offer Extraordinary Benefits
At Lane County, we value our employees and we show it with our extraordinary benefits. We know that you chose public service for more than a paycheck, and our outstanding benefits are designed to help you Live Well, Live Lane - throughout your career.
Health insurance coverage becomes effective the first of the month following your first 30-days as an eligible employee. Medical, prescription and vision exam coverage for you and your eligible dependents. The Live Well Center is for Lane County benefits-eligible employees, spouses and dependents (ages 2 and up) who are enrolled in the Lane County health plan. Marathon Health manages the Live Well Center and their clinical team provides confidential, affordable care for your acute and preventive healthcare needs. The Live Well Center also provides health coaching, chronic disease counseling, comprehensive primary care services, and much more. Lane County provides dental coverage for employees and their eligible dependents. Lane County provides this counseling and concierge service to employees and members of their immediate households. Employees with a local fitness center membership.
Lane County pays for and enrolls employees in the Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP) and the Individual Account Program (IAP) following six full months of employment. Lane County provides Long-Term Disability coverage. Lane County complies with all State and Federal disability laws for employee, family, parental and pregnancy leaves regulations. Lane County provides employees with a generous bank of hours to be used for sick, vacation, family emergencies and personal days.
Lane County provides 10 paid holidays per year: New Year's Day, Independence Day, Martin Luther King Jr's Birthday, Labor Day, Presidents' Day, Veterans' Day, Memorial Day, Thanksgiving Day, Juneteenth, Christmas Day. Lane County pays for employee group term life insurance. Lane County offers a variety of on-site classes to develop employees' soft and technical skills. Lane County offers a variety of online classes through LEAP to help employees continually improve their skills. Lane County will consider reimbursement for employees to attend professional conferences, dependent upon budget, to encourage continuous learning and professional development. Employees may enroll in a deferred compensation program 457(b) to save for retirement. Eligible employees may purchase supplemental vision insurance. Employees may purchase supplemental life insurance for themselves and their dependents/spouse. Optional employee-paid voluntary group coverage is available through Aflac. Group discounts may include homeowners and auto insurance, pet health insurance, credit union membership. Paid medical, dental and vision coverage for dependents is determined by labor agreement or APM, as applicable.
Worksite address
springfield, OR, 97475, US
Who can apply
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