Salary: $6,370.00 - $8,131.00 Monthly
Location : Mental Health Willamette Health Center, 2730 Pacific Blvd SE, Albany, OR
Job Type: Full Time- SEIU
Job Number: 26-00048
Department: Mental Health
Program: CATS MSSR
Opening Date: 10/30/2026
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: SEIU
DescriptionMental Health Specialist 1 or 2 - MRSS/EASA
Mental Health Department (Classification 771 and 772)
SEIU Represented Full-Time (37.5 hours/week) positionMental Health Specialist 1: $6,370 - $8,131 Depending on Qualifications Mental Health Specialist 2: $7,023 - $8,966 Depending on QualificationsThis position is open until filled. First review of applications will be on November 13, 2026. Any applications received after November 13 will be reviewed and considered as needed, and this posting may close at any time after that date.Linn County requires on-site work. Remote work is not available.Job Summary Linn County Mental Health is recruiting for an experienced mental health therapist to work as a screener and clinician for EASA, and as a Mobile Response clinician for families and youth experiencing crisis. The person filling this position should be skilled in diagnosis, risk assessment, knowledge of the philosophy of recovery, individual, family, and group therapy, case management, and be able to provide professional consultation. Both of these roles work within a multidisciplinary team, and often will be performing duties while in the community, including the home of consumers. Successful candidates will also have a growth mindset, value diversity, have a strong desire to promote equity, and be able to collaborate with a variety of different personalities and roles.
EASA Responsibilities:- The Mental Health Therapist screens, assesses, diagnoses, and treats transition age youth ages 12 - 30 experiencing their first onset of psychosis and schizophrenia spectrum illness in its initial 12 months
- Provides psycho education, appropriate treatments, and/or consultation with families, care providers, and community partners regarding treatment options
MRSS Responsibilities:- Provides in-home crisis stabilization services, parenting education, counseling, community resource referral, and other social services interventions to the youth and family.
- Coordinates and monitors services for the youth and family in the community, including mental health, medical, educational, psychological, vocational and social services.
Minimum QualificationsMental Health Specialist 1:Master's degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or related field is required. Professional or supervised practicum-level experience in providing similar services to persons with similar problems or concerns is desirable but not required. Any satisfactory equivalent combination of experience, education and training which demonstrates the ability to perform the work described may be acceptable.
Must be registered with Mental Health and Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO) prior to start date. Mental Health Specialist 2:Master's degree in psychology, social work, counseling or related field is required. Two years post Master's Degree supervised experience in a similar position. Classification as a Mental Health Specialist 2, in addition to the requirements listed above in the job summary, also requires Oregon licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Must be able to pass a criminal history check and possess or obtain a valid Oregon driver's license with an acceptable driving record that meets the County's requirements. Must not be on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) disqualified list.
This is a non-supervisory position. Lead work and coordination of work of others is not a typical function assigned to this position. Incumbents in this position may provide training and orientation to newly assigned personnel.
Special Requirements VISA SponsorshipLinn County does notoffer VISA sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet Agency employment eligibility standards.
Linn County employees say their benefits play a large role in what makes the County such a great place to work. We offer competive benefit plans.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
- Family plans are less than $15 per month
- Vacation and Floating Days
- Paid Holiday Time
- Sick & Bereavement Time
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- County Paid Life and Long Term Disability Benefits
- Longevity Incentive
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- Public Employee Retirement System (PERS)
For a full list of our benefits, please visit our Benefits webpage:
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Do you have a Master's Degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or a related field?
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What is your level of Education?
- High School Diploma/GED
- Some College No Degree
- Technical Degree
- Associates Degree
- Bachelors Degree
- Masters Degree
- Masters Degree with within the next 6 months.
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Please check any of the following credentials you have earned either from the State of Oregon or from a state which is transferrable to the State of Oregon. You will be asked to upload and attach a copy of your current license or certification for all boxes checked.
- Licensed Professional Counselor
- Licensed Professional Social Worker
- Licensed Marriage Family Therapist
- Registered as a QMHP with Mental Health and Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO) https://www.mhacbo.org/en/
- On path to Licensure for LCSW or LPC
- None
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How many years of experience do you have working with patients who are diagnosed with a mental illness?
- No Experience
- Less than 1 year
- One year to 3 years
- More than 3 years
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Do you have experience practicing individual, group and family therapy techniques?
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What Electronic Medical Records System have you used?
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