Mental Health Associate - Case Manager at Lane County

About the Position

The Mental Health Associate position within the Lane County's Medication Assisted Treatment programs will be focused on case management for our patients with opioid dependence. Duties will include assisting patients with accessing services to meet their individual needs. These services will range from accessing health care and insurance to coordinating care for other community services. Initiating contact with patients and communicating with clinical and medical staff. This position will handle all case management needs for the outpatient methadone clinic patients and will be cross-trained in the buprenorphine treatment program to assist with the influx of patients and tracking patients referred to each program. This position will work closely with all treatment and medical staff and providers to assist in determining treatment needs. This position requires a high degree of organizational skill and excellent communication. The MHA will need to be able to communicate effectively in both written and oral, document in an electronic health record, and be able to work independently and within a team.

About the Division

Lane County Behavioral Health provides services to more than 1,600 individuals with behavioral health conditions. We work with community partners to provide a continuum of care from prevention through treatment and aftercare in an environment that promotes a culture of resilience and recovery.

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• National Health Service Corps

Schedule: Monday - Friday 6:00 am to 3:00 pm.

*This is an AFSCME represented position*

Training: 

• Bachelor's degree in a behavioral science field from an accredited university with major course work in a mental health field, psychology, sociology or a related field.

Or:

Experience: 

• At least one year of work experience working directly with mentally or emotionally disturbed clients, and a combination of education, training and/or work experience in a behavioral sciences field that totals two additional years, plus the required competencies.

Or:

• A combination of at least three year's relevant work, education, training or experience, AND have the competencies necessary to a) communicate effectively, b) understand mental health assessment treatment and service terminology and to apply the concepts, and c) provide psychosocial skills development and to implement interventions prescribed on a treatment plan within their scope of practice, is qualifying.

Special Requirements: 

• QMHA Certification through
  MHACBO.

• Resume / CV

• Diploma

• Transcripts

• NPI

• Immunization records/TB test within 10 days of hire

• Oregon Driver License

Notes:

• 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.

Studies have shown that women and BIPOC individuals are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. The county will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.