Yamhill County has one regular, full-time position for a Qualified Mental Health Professional (Behavioral Health Clinician or Advanced Practice Behavioral Health Clinician) to provide behavioral health services and program coordination at the Enhanced Care Facility (ECF). The ECF serves older adults and adults with disabilities who experience serious mental illness and co-occurring medical conditions in a licensed residential setting. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, this position delivers person-centered services and supports (assessment, treatment planning, therapy, behavior support, consultation, and case management) to program residents. Additional responsibilities include general oversight of programming activities, offering training to program staff, collaboration with facility administration, screening referrals for potential admission, transition/discharge planning, and monthly reporting. This position works with a small caseload (16 clients) and offers a unique balance of clinical services and administrative responsibilities.
This position may be filled as either an Advanced Practice Behavioral Health Clinician or a Behavioral Health Clinician, depending on experience and credentialing.
Advanced Practice Behavioral Health Clinician Salary: $6,450 - $8,171/month (DOE)
Behavioral Health Clinician Salary: $5,925 - $7,571/month (DOE)
Benefits
15 paid holidays per year.
19.5 days of Flexible Earned Time (FET) accrual in the first year (based on an 8‑hour day).
HRSA/NHSC approved site with many loan repayment opportunities available.
Qualifying employer for public service student loan forgiveness.
Most positions are eligible to accrue overtime.
*Subject to the AFSCME Collective Bargaining Agreement (7/1/2023 - 6/30/2026).
Qualifications
Required: A master’s degree in Social Work, a social services field, occupational therapy, nursing, or a related accredited field.
Behavioral Health Clinician:
One year of experience as a Human Services Specialist I or equivalent.
Any satisfactory equivalent combination of experience and training which ensures ability to perform the work may substitute.
Must qualify as a QMHP or CADC to work in respective fields.
May require licensing.
Advanced Practice Behavioral Health Clinician:
Three years post‑master’s experience.
Active professional license in Oregon as a Qualified Mental Health Provider (QMHP), LPC, LMFT, or LCSW, or be a non‑licensed QMHP with dual credentialing as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC I, II, or III).
Experience working with older adults with co‑occurring mental health and medical conditions and/or in licensed care settings is preferred.
Candidate Profile
This position requires working knowledge of techniques specifically related to community mental health services, the ability to understand the behavior of people under stress, develop and maintain effective cooperative relationships with clients and their families, community, physicians, law enforcement, courts, and public and private administrators. It also requires the ability to interpret community mental health and chemical dependency services and prepare concise and complete client treatment and progress records. Typing/keyboarding and computer proficiency are required for documentation.
The successful candidate will be conscientious and collaborative with excellent communication skills and strong organizational & time management skills. They must be detail‑oriented, self‑directed, dependable, and responsive to requests. They will adhere to applicable policies and be open to feedback, learning, and growth. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions with or without accommodation.
Our Community
Yamhill County has approximately 109,000 residents and is a desirable place to live in the heart of the Willamette Valley wine country. The county is home to Linfield University, Chemeketa Community College, George Fox University, and Portland Community College. It is centrally located within close proximity to the Oregon Coast, the Portland and Salem metropolitan areas, and the Oregon Cascade Mountains, offering wide varieties of indoor and outdoor recreation opportunities and a high quality of life.
Required Information
Under the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, any person hired or rehired is required to provide evidence of identity and eligibility for employment. Yamhill County does not offer VISA sponsorships. The County verifies the valid work authorization of each employee using Form I‑9 and the E‑Verify Program.
Yamhill County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and values diversity. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Applicants are considered for employment based on their qualifications without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or disability, or any other factor prohibited by law or regulation. Veterans are encouraged to apply. Do not include information or photos that would identify personal traits. Any documents submitted with the application that include this identifying information will not be accepted with the application.
Accommodation Under the Americans With Disabilities Act
Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance, please contact Human Resources at 503‑474‑4901 or via email at Human_Resources@yamhillcounty.gov.
Veterans' Preference
Under Oregon law ORS 408.225‑408.238, veterans who meet the minimum qualifications for a position may be eligible for hiring preference. If you think you may qualify, a Veteran's Hiring Preference Form must be completed and submitted with your application. For information on this process please contact Human Resources at 503‑474‑4901 or via email at Human_Resources@yamhillcounty.gov.
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