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Job Description

Jackson County Employment Opportunity

Jackson County Mental Health Crisis Team is hiring for a QMHP to work as part of our Mobile Crisis Response Team, specifically with youth and their families. The Mobile Crisis Team Youth Therapist will provide skilled and compassionate responses to youth and their families in the community, reducing the need for unnecessary emergency room visits or law enforcement involvement.

Jackson County is simultaneously recruiting for two similar positions. These titles of these recruitments are “Extra Help QMHP (Licensed) – Mobile Crisis Youth Team Therapist” and QMHP (Unlicensed) – Mobile Crisis Youth Team Therapist”. Please review the minimum qualifications for each position and apply only for the position where you meet the minimum qualifications.

Jackson County strives to recruit, hire and retain the best employees!

Pre-Employment Requirements and/or Preferences

This is an “Extra Help” position, which allows for part-time work and a flexible schedule.
Minimum requirements include a Master’s degree in a behavioral health field.
Strong candidates will have previous experience with youth and families.
Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team as well as ability to work independently.
Spanish speaking preferred.
Must pass a criminal background check prior to hire.
Must submit an acceptable DMV certified court print prior to hire.
Please click on the following link to review Jackson County's requirements for an acceptable driving record.

Must pass a pre-employment drug screen prior to hire.

Job Duties and Requirements

Respond as part of the Mobile Crisis Response Team to youth and their families in the community
Conduct risk assessments, provide intervention to deescalate crisis events, and engage the youth and their families in safety planning.
Provide stabilization services to youth and their families, which could include continued mobile outreach, follow-up, and care coordination.
Provide short-term therapy with youth and their families to provide a bridge in treatment while they establish ongoing services.
Work closely with local hospitals, schools, and youth-serving agencies in our community for continuity of care.

Minimum Qualifications:

A Masters degree in social work, psychology, nursing or related field.

License or Certificate:

Valid state driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.

Equal Opportunity Employer

JACKSON COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability. Upon request, special accommodations and/or assistance will be gladly provided for any applicant with sensory or non-sensory impairments. Because of the Immigration Reform Act of 1986, persons hired by the county must be able to present acceptable documents verifying identity and authorization to work in the United States. For a copy of Jackson County’s Equal Employment Opportunity Plan, visit our web site at www.jacksoncountyor.gov or call 541-774-6036.

This is not a benefited position.