Health Services
Mental Health Specialist
LINN COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES Class Code: 771 and 772
AVAILABLE POSITION
Mental Health Specialist 1 or 2 - Crisis Center
Mental Health Department (Classification 771 and 772)
SEIU Represented Full-Time (37.5 hours/week) position
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Linn County Mental Health has an available position for an experienced therapist to work with a wide
range of consumers entering mental health treatment or experiencing a mental health crisis in the
new Crisis Stabilization Center. Duties include conducting admission screenings and intakes. Must
be willing to work as part of an interdisciplinary team and follow documentation
requirements in accordance with the Oregon Administrative Rules and department policies and
procedures. Having upgraded skills in medical management information system that support clinical
work is desired.
- This position will respond to individuals who:
o Have co-occurring mental health and substance use challenges
o Are involved in the criminal legal system, including individuals who are incarcerated or
participating in diversion, re-entry, or supervision programs
o Experience barriers to accessing traditional services due to mistrust, cognitive limitations, or
other challenges
o Are unable to complete traditional intake processes due to symptoms or functional limitations
o Present with high acuity needs beyond the scope of a single crisis outreach
o Require intensive and individualized engagement strategies
o Are frequently in contact with law enforcement, emergency departments, or other high-
utilization community systems
o May benefit from creative scheduling and non-traditional approaches to outreach and
engagement
- Collaborate with crisis team members, agency staff, MH circuit courts, and community partners to
coordinate response and ensure safety, continuity, and effective resource linkage.
- Maintain a combination of crisis response contacts and a small ongoing caseload, providing both
immediate interventions and continued support as clinically indicated.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members and community partners to develop and implement
effective care plans.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Master's Degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or related field is required. Professional
or supervised practicum-level experience in providing similar services to persons with similar problems
or concerns is desirable but not required. Any satisfactory equivalent combination of experience, education
and training which demonstrates the ability to perform the work described may be acceptable.
Must be able to pass a criminal history check and have a valid Oregon driver's license with a driving
record that meets the county's requirements.
