Skills Training & Case Management

• Provide social and skills training in accordance with the individualized service plan.  Skill training areas include: activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IALDs), such as hygiene, medication management, grocery shopping, cooking, obtaining benefits, scheduling appointments, transportation, development of individuals’ natural supports, community integration, etc. 
• Provide skills training in both individual and group formats. Facilitate and/or co-facilitate skills training groups. 
• Transport individuals to necessary grocery shopping & other necessary things.
• Work on the development of individuals’ natural supports and community integration.
• Case management to assist individuals in accessing community services, supports, and housing. 
• Perform case management to include making referrals, coordinating with other agencies, providing advocacy, and supporting individuals to advocate for themselves. 

• Provide PSRB supervision and monitoring, per the PSRB’s policies and procedures, to ensure individuals are in compliance with their conditional release orders, and are able to be safely maintained in the community.
• Interact with individuals in-person to monitor for warning signs, symptom increases, and other signs of psychiatric decompensation.
• Implement safety plans to mitigate risk.
• Collect UAs.
• Carry out any special monitoring according to individuals’ conditional release agreements, per PSRB/ABH case monitor/treatment team, sex offender treatment safety plan or treatment team.
• Communicate changes in psychiatric status, behaviors, or any concerns to the treatment team and clinical supervisor in a timely manner. 

• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with federal, state, county and treatment program requirements under the direction of the clinical supervisor.
• Meet performance expectations for time and billing standards.

• Work with a team of clinicians (skills trainer, therapist, medical provider, etc.) and supervisor for clinical supervision, treatment planning, staff and departmental meetings, and trainings.
• Communicate with and maintain positive, collaborative relationships with community partners that provide services to individuals served by the PSRB team.
• Perform other job duties as assigned by the supervisor.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

1. Three years relevant work experience in a behavioral health services field; OR 
2. Bachelor's degree in a behavioral science field; OR 
3. Any satisfactory combination of work, education, training or experience relevant to the position, as determined by Marion County. 

• Must possess a current Mental Health & Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO) Qualified Mental Health Associate certification (QMHA) or register within ninety (90) days of hire, and complete in accordance with MHACBO guidelines. See MHACBO website for requirements.
• This position may be subject to the following: Must not be excluded from participation in the federal health care programs (Medicaid, Medicare and other federally funded programs that provide health benefits); AND must not be excluded from participating in federal procurement (Federal Acquisition Regulation) and non-procurement activities (Executive Order No. 12549).
• Must possess a current driver's license in the applicant's state of residence and an acceptable driving history.  Marion County will obtain a copy of the driving record for all qualified applicants from Driver and Motor Vehicle Services and review the driving record according to the Marion County policy and procedure for Driving on County Business.  The policy can be found at:  http://apps.co.marion.or.us/APAP/.
• The finalist for this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check; however, conviction of a crime may not necessarily disqualify an individual for this position.
• This is a safety sensitive/special needs position. Final candidates selected for this position will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen, including testing for marijuana. The Marion County Drug and Alcohol Use and Testing Policy can be found at: http://apps.co.marion.or.us/APAP/policy.aspx?p=policy&pid=518.
• This assignment is represented by a union.
• A wage enhancement of $1.00 will be added to the hourly wage as compensation for hours worked between 6:00 PM and 6:00 AM. 
• This is a part-time relief/on-call position, which is eligible for overtime.
• Available Shifts: 35 hours a week during the hours of Sunday - Saturday 4:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m., with flexibility depending upon the needs of the department.

We offer the following retention bonus, prorated based on FTE:

• $2,000 bonus after 6 months of continuous employment
• $2,000 bonus after 12 months of continuous employment

• Up to $7,500 to reimburse for tuition, licensure and/or other educational expenditures. According to the Marion County policy administrative policies regarding tuition payments. 

PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS
Marion County is a qualifying public employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.  Through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, full-time employees working at the County may qualify for forgiveness of the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan.  Questions about your loan eligibility should be directed to your loan servicer or the US Department of Education.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE
Applicants are eligible to use Veterans’ Preference when applying with Marion County in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235 and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015.  Preference will be awarded only if the applicant meets the minimum requirements of the position and attaches the required documentation at the time of application.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR VETERANS’ PREFERENCE

• One of the following:
  • MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215); OR
  • Letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension; OR
  • Certification that discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate.

• In addition to one of the above documents, Disabled Veterans must also submit one of the following:
  • A copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs; OR
  • Certification that medical separation from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate.

You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website at http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/

Marion County is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Veteran and Disability employer committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce.