CLOSE DATE This Job Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time) on Monday, November 9, 2026.
Please Note: The application deadline may be extended to expand the pool of qualified candidates. Any recruitment timeline changes will be communicated to all who have initiated an application process or have submitted an application.
COMPENSATION Mental Health Specialist 2 (licensed):
- Annual Pay Range: $91,682.43 - $115,982.52
- Hourly Pay Range: $44.078091 - $55.760829
Mental Health Specialist 1 (unlicensed):
- Annual Pay Range: $75,689.78 - $96,108.46
- Hourly Pay Range: $36.389318 - $46.205988
Bilingual Spanish/English skills are required for this position. An additional 5% compensation is added to pay.
Salary offers will be made within the posted pay range and will be based on a candidate's experience (paid or unpaid) that is directly relevant to the position.
JOB DETAILS AND QUALIFICATIONS Clackamas Health Centers - Behavioral Health Clinics is seeking an adaptable
Bilingual Spanish Behavioral Health Consultant (classified as a Mental Health Specialist 1 or 2) to join our Gladstone Integrated Primary Care team. This position serves children and adolescents ages 5-18, as well as parents of children from birth through age 18.
As part of a Patient-Centered Primary Care Home for children, this clinician in this position will work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment to provide mental health services tailored to developmental stages and therapeutic needs. The primary focus of this role will be supporting children ages 5-12 and their families or guardians. Secondary focus will be coordinating services with schools related to evaluating different behaviors and diagnoses. Responsibilities include conducting brief screenings, offering consultation to primary care providers and school counselors, and maintaining a caseload of therapy clients. Responsibilities also include DHS care coordination for resource patients, as well as care coordination and case management through Every Step.
In this role, the clinician delivers comprehensive behavioral health services to youth and families, including completing diagnostic assessments, developing culturally responsive treatment plans, and providing individual, group, and family therapy. The clinician monitors progress toward treatment goals, responds to crises, and documents all services in accordance with agency, state, and regulatory standards. This position actively collaborates with medical providers, schools, juvenile justice partners, and community agencies to ensure coordinated care and continuity of services. The clinician also provides consultation to internal and external partners, participates in supervision and ongoing professional development, and upholds clinical, ethical, and confidentiality standards in every aspect of practice.
Required Minimum Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:* - Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) as established by the Mental Health and Addiction Counseling Board of Oregon (MHACBO)
- A "Qualified Mental Health Professional" (QMHP) means a Licensed Medical Provider or any other person meeting one or more of the following minimum qualifications as authorized by the Local Mental Health Authority or designee:
Graduate degree in psychology, social work, or other behavioral science fields.
Candidates must demonstrate the ability to conduct an assessment, including identifying precipitating events, gathering histories of mental and physical health, alcohol and other drug use, past mental health services and criminal justice contacts, assessing family, cultural, social and work relationships, and conducting a mental status examination, complete a five axis DSM diagnosis, write and supervise the implementation of a ISSP and provide individual, family or group therapy within the scope of their training.
- If Licensed, must be credentialed as aClinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) or Licensed Psychologist (PsyD/PHD) AND a minimum of two (2) years of related experience that would provide the required knowledge and skills to perform the responsibilities of this position.
- If Unlicensed, must have minimum of one (1) year of relevant experience that would provide the required knowledge and skills to perform the duties of the role AND must also receive licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) or Licensed Psychologist (PsyD/PHD) within three (3) years of hire.
- Fluency in Spanish/English (bilingual skills to be validated/tested at time of interview and/or selection, if applicable)
- Experience providing clinical mental health and treatment services
- Experience working with Evidence Based Treatment Practices
- Must possess and maintain a Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate
Preferred Special Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:* - Certification as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) I, II, or III
- Experience providing clinical mental health assessments and treatment services to youth ages 5-18 in a mental health clinic setting
- Experience working in a Primary Care setting as a Mental or Behavioral Health clinician
- Current licensure as a LCSW, LPC or LMFT
Pre-Employment Requirements:* - Must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test.
- Must pass a criminal history check which may include national or state fingerprint records check
- Driving is required for County business on a regular basis or to accomplish work. Incumbents must possess a valid driver's license and possess and maintain an acceptable driving record throughout the course of employment.
*For Veterans qualified for Veteran's Preference: If you believe you have skills that would transfer well to this position and/or special qualifications that relate to this position, please list those skills and/or qualifications in the open-ended question at the end of the application and explain how those skills and/or qualifications relate to this position.
TYPICAL TASKS Typical Tasks: - Respond to warm handoffs from primary care providers (PCPs) to meet with patients who need behavioral or mental health interventions. Assess risk and service needs, communicate findings to providers, and accurately document patient interactions.
- Provide consultation, education, and training on mental health and chemical dependency to staff, other professionals, agency personnel, family members, community groups, and institutional staff. Represent the agency on internal or external committees as appropriate and serve as a liaison for specific projects or contracted services.
- Serve as a key member of a diagnostic team that includes primary care providers, certified medical assistants, and other mental health and primary care professionals. Review patient status, diagnoses, evaluations, treatment plans, treatment objectives, and outcomes with team members, supervisors, and other health care professionals. Conduct ADHD evaluations; refer patients to community clinics, agencies, or care facilities; provide case-specific consultation to staff, providers, families, and community agencies; and provide clinical consultation to students and volunteers.
- Provide DHS care coordination for resource patients, including participating in monthly meetings with DHS care coordinators, monitoring caseloads and the number of patients served, and reporting this information to the county's medical liaison. Conduct outreach and coordinate with resource parents, group homes, and caseworkers to address patients' medical care needs and support follow-up care, referrals, and recommendations.
- Provide care coordination and case management through Every Step. Maintain current program information, update patient lists monthly in collaboration with the county's medical liaison, and complete monthly updates to individual patient charts. Update care plans and share medical care plans and information about additional needs with case workers. Submit quarterly program compliance reports to Health Share by the 15th of the month following the end of each quarter. Maintain a member data spreadsheet tracking each patient served and completion of required clinic screenings and participate in twice-yearly Health Share/Every Step meeting with clinics involved in the resource care program.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
View the full classification specification .
WORK SCHEDULE This position works 40 hours during a standard workweek of Monday through Friday.
Specific hours of work will be discussed with the candidate selected for this position at the time an offer of employment is extended.
This position is designated as
on-site/in-person. It is expected that the selected candidate will perform duties at the specified on-site work location.
BENEFITS INFORMATION Health Centers-Behavioral Health provides licensure supervision to all regular status employees who have completed a Graduate degree in a behavioral health related field (social work, counseling, marriage and family therapy, etc.) and are actively pursuing a licensure in that field.
Group supervision is available for CADC hours for those on a CADC track.
Clackamas County's Health Centers are Federally Qualified Health Centers.
There may be options for loan forgiveness while working with a government / public agency through programs such as the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program or the Public Services Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
Generous training package that covers costs and allows for paid days to attend training.
Clackamas County proudly offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, including competitive wages, cost-of-living adjustments, merit increases (for eligible employees), and a robust sick and vacation plan for regular status employees.
Clackamas County proudly offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, including competitive wages, cost-of-living adjustments, merit increases (for eligible employees), and a robust sick and vacation plan for regular status employees.
We encourage and support employee health and wellness by offering health and wellness classes and events, and alternative care benefits, so you can customize your wellness needs to fit your lifestyle.
Employee benefits become effective the first of the month following an employee's date of hire.
Attractive benefits package and incentives for employees in regular status positions are detailed below. Generous paid time off package, including: - 12 hours of vacation accrual per month
- Eligible newly hired employees will have the one-time option to frontload their first year of vacation accruals! This means you have access to vacation time at time of hire.
- 8 hours of sick accrual per month
- 10 paid holidays and 1 personal day per year
Other Benefits: - Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP)
- A Choice of Medical Plans that include chiropractic coverage, alternative care, vision, and prescription drug coverage
- A Choice of Dental Plans
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Longevity pay
- Other retirement Savings Options that allow for additional retirement funds savings, including an option to contribute a portion of employee earnings on a pre or post-tax basis to a 457b Deferred Compensation Plan
- A variety of additional optional benefits (see link below for additional information)
This is a full time County position represented by the Employees' Association.
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ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT Clackamas County Health Centers provide direct medical, dental, and mental health services to Clackamas County residents.
We provide services at our Integrated Primary Health Care Clinics, our mental health clinics, or through our School Based Health Centers.
Health Centers is a Division of t he Health, Housing, and Human Services (H3S) Department.
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Health, Housing, and Human Services (H3S) consists of six divisions, dedicated to ensuring heal th families and strong communities in Clackamas County.
