Mental Health
Associate
LINN COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES Class Code: 755
AVAILABLE POSITION
Mental Health Associate – Child Outpatient - Skills Trainer
Mental Health Department (Classification 755)
SEIU Represented Full-Time position (37.5 hours/week)
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Experienced paraprofessional to work with youth and families with significant mental health and behavioral
challenges in a county mental health setting, in the community, schools and consumer’s homes. Experience
facilitating groups and individual skills training. Case management experience required. Strong communication
skills; basic English composition and computer skills necessary for documentation; understanding of basic
counseling and assessment, evidence-based practices, case management, outreach, and crisis
interventions; documentation including treatment goals. Must be willing to work as part of an
interdisciplinary team and possess the ability to be flexible with case and task assignments. Must be timely in
completing paperwork and documentation. This position is on the New Solutions Wraparound Team which
works collaboratively with youth, families, and community partners to strengthen families; to keep youth in
the community, and in school. Travel between work sites including Albany, Lebanon and Sweet Home may be
necessary at times.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework in psychology, social work, counseling or
closely related behavior science field; or four years of progressive experience in a mental health service program
involving general client needs; or any satisfactory equivalent combination of experience, education and training which
demonstrates the ability to perform the work described. Applicants must register with The Mental Health and
Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO) within 30 days of employment.
SALARY, BENEFITS, COMPENSATION:
Linn County employees say their benefits play a large role in what makes the County such a great place to
work.
We offer competitive benefit plans.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
o Family plans are less than $15 per month
- Vacation and Floating Days
- Paid Holiday Time
o 11 paid holidays
- Sick & Bereavement Time
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- County Paid Life and Long Term Disability
Benefits
- Longevity Incentive
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- Public Employee Retirement System (PERS)
o Fully Paid by County
