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WorkSource Oregon Mental Health Therapist 2 - Acute Forensic Diversion Svcs (Jail/CAMS Clinician) - Relocation Offered in SALEM, Oregon

Marion County Health & Human Services is looking for a qualified individual to work 50% within the Marion County Correctional Facility to provide services to Adults in Custody (AIC) and 50% as a Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicide (CAMS) Clinician. While in the jail, this position provides crisis counseling and resource/referral information for AIC\'s. It requires a creative individual who can think outside the box and work compassionately with AIC\'s as well as the jail staff to provide the best possible outcomes for the individuals we serve. As a CAMS Clinician, this position will provide individuals experiencing suicidal ideation with a framework for providing expedient outpatient services focusing on what is driving the suicidal thoughts. The person in this position must be able to work independently, problem solve, and be proactive when engaging the individual. GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES Provide assessments and treatment of individuals and families, including groups; provide crisis assessment and intervention services and related duties as required. The primary responsibility of this class is to provide assessment and treatment services, crisis intervention, and treatment services, including intensive services, to individuals and their families with complex needs and diagnoses or to develop and implement specific services in the community. EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS 1. Master\'s degree in psychology, social work, recreational therapy, music therapy, art therapy or a behavioral science field; OR 2. Bachelor\'s degree in nursing, or occupational therapy and licensed by the State of Oregon; AND 3. One year of postgraduate degree experience in the behavioral health field. PREFERENCES Preference will be awarded to candidates who are LCSW, CSWA or eligible for LCSW. Qualified candidates will be eligible for licensure supervision if hired.

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