Clackamas County’s Behavioral Health Division (CCBHD) is seeking two collaborative and adaptable Limited Term Mental Health Services Coordinators to support the Behavioral Health Housing Retention Team, a joint program between Clackamas County Behavioral Health and Housing and Community Development. These positions are part of Clackamas County’s Mobile Crisis Response Unit.
This role focuses on care coordination, outreach, and system navigation to help individuals experiencing mental health and substance use challenges stabilize and connect with appropriate services and community resources. These positions work closely with behavioral health providers, medical partners, housing agencies, and other community organizations to ensure individuals receive timely, coordinated support that promotes stability and recovery.
The Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) is a multidisciplinary behavioral health team that provides timely, compassionate crisis response services throughout Clackamas County. The team partners with law enforcement, emergency medical services, healthcare providers, and social service agencies to assess behavioral health crises, provide de-escalation and stabilization support, and connect individuals to ongoing care using person-centered and trauma-informed approaches.
The most competitive candidates will have experience supporting individuals experiencing severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI), substance use disorders (SUD), and behavioral health crises, along with a strong understanding of community behavioral health systems. Ideal applicants will bring experience providing care coordination, crisis response, outreach, and de-escalation services while collaborating with multidisciplinary partners. Candidates who can help develop behavioral health response plans and provide guidance to community partners on mental health response strategies will be highly competitive.
Clackamas County is committed to building a workforce that reflects the community we serve. In that spirit, we encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds and experiences, including those in recovery or who identify as having lived experience.
- The duration of these limited term positions is expected to end June 30, 2028. Limited term positions may be extended for up to three (3) years, but extension is based on business needs and approved funding.
Required Minimum Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*
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Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA) as established by the Mental Health and Addiction Counseling Board of Oregon (MHACBO) at the time of hire
A Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA) means a person delivering services under the direct supervision of a Qualified Mental Health Profession (QMHP) and meeting the following minimum qualifications as authorized by the Local Mental Health Authority (LMHA) or designee:
(a) Bachelor's degree in a behavioral sciences field; or
(b) A combination of at least three years relevant work, education, training or experience.
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A minimum of three (3) years of related experience that would provide the required knowledge and skills to perform the responsibilities of this position.
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At least one (1) year of this experience must include providing behavioral health services to an adult population.
Preferred Special Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*
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Bilingual English/Spanish
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Certification as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) I, II, III
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Experience working within a mobile crisis response environment
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Experience providing housing-related care coordination, housing stabilization, or housing retention services to individuals experiencing behavioral health or substance use challenges.
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Knowledge of mental health, substance abuse, legal, medical, social, and/or housing resources in the community
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Experience working collaboratively with community partners, collateral service providers, law enforcement agencies and co-workers
Pre-Employment Requirements:
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Must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test.
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Must pass a criminal history check which may include national or state fingerprint records check
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Driving is necessary for County business. For position(s) with occasional/incidental driving, incumbents must possess a valid driver's license. Accommodation requests for an acceptable alternative method of transportation will be reviewed on an individual basis in compliance with State and Federal legislation. For position(s) with regular driving, incumbent(s) must also possess and maintain an acceptable driving record throughout the course of employment.
- For Veterans qualified for Veteran’s Preference: If you believe you have skills that would transfer well to this position and/or special qualifications that relate to this position, please list those skills and/or qualifications in the open-ended question at the end of the application and explain how those skills and/or qualifications relate to this position.
