Mental Health Specialist, Senior - Civil Commitment Investigator at Lane County

** These positions are eligible for sign-on compensation of $4,500! **  

*Lane County may cover some, or all of your moving expenses! * 

About the Position

Are you interested in serving your community and ensuring individuals who are struggling with their mental health are getting the care they need? Lane County Behavioral Health is looking for individuals interested in conducting civil commitment screenings and investigations.  This work is conducted within a supportive team environment.   

Investigation duties include interviewing allegedly mentally ill patients and their families; reviewing medical records and police reports; and consulting with treatment providers to determine if an individual meets the legal criteria for involuntary commitment or other alternatives.  This work occurs in hospitals, the community, and in office.  After 6 months of successful employment, the position is eligible for hybrid telework.   

In this role, the investigator drafts and files clear and succinct investigation court reports that captures evidence for civil commitment proceedings. Additional responsibilities include coordinating with other counties and the state hospital, writing director’s custodies when appropriate, attending hearings and serving as a witness when needed, and consulting with members of the community on issues pertaining to dangerousness and involuntary treatment. 

Investigators will also be cross-trained to support individuals post-commitment as a trial visit liaison. Our ideal candidate works as part of a cohesive team, seeks consultation when needed, and communicates effectively. This investigator will be flexible and adapt to a variety of problems or needs, is able to prioritize and have good time management skills, and able to do independent work successfully.   

For this recruitment we are looking for individuals with a passion to serve adults with severe and persistent mental health needs who are also engaged in the Civil Commitment process. If you are driven to serve, this is the job for you! This position requires an unencumbered license as an LPC, LMFT, LCSW or Licensed Psychologist as well as certification as a Civil Commitment Investigator with OHA within 60 days of hire.

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.

 *Lane County employees may be eligible for student loan repayment:
See links below.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness-  
National Health Service Corps-

Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:00am - 5:00pm
 
*This is an AFSCME represented position*

Training:

• Master's Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a mental health field, psychology, sociology, counseling or a related field.

Experience:

• Three years of responsible professional mental health or professional mental health crisis experience.
• An equivalent combination of experience and training that will demonstrate the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. 

Special Requirements:

• Transcripts 
• Diploma 
• License
•  NPI 
• CV or Resume 
• Oregon Health Licensure required: Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Psychologist or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist 

*Must complete Civil Commitment Investigator training through OHA within 60 days of employment 

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.

• One of the essential functions of this position is to travel within Lane County (occasionally outside of Lane County) to completed scheduled meetings. 

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.