Mental Health Associate

Qualified Mental Health Associate

Lane County Behavioral Health is looking for a dynamic Qualified Mental Health Associate to join our team.

Purpose of the Role

• Support individuals in achieving the highest possible level of independent functioning.
• Assist in diverting individuals from admission to the Oregon State Hospital (OSH).
• Support safe, timely, and appropriate discharges from OSH into the community.
• Coordinate services with community providers and programs to ensure continuity of care.

Primary Responsibilities

• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Provide case management services.
• Deliver skills training to clients.
• Initiate and maintain contact with clients in both clinic and community settings.
• Conduct client screenings and follow-up callbacks.
• Assess clients' case management needs.
• Coordinate care with community partners, including:
• Hospitals
• Developmental Disabilities (DD) Services
• Medical clinics
• Coordinated Care Organizations (CCOs)
• Receive and process referrals from community partners.

Administrative & Collaborative Duties

• Support CHOICE staff with administrative tasks.
• Attend team meetings and participate on committees.
• Collaborate with community providers and partners.
• Work with Trillium Community Health Plan as appropriate to assigned responsibilities.

Additional Requirements

• May be required to provide transportation for clients to appointments and activities.
• May be required to conduct home visits.
• Must possess a valid Oregon driver's license.

About the Division

Lane County Behavioral Health provides services to more than 1,600 individuals with behavioral health conditions. We work with community partners to provide a continuum of care from prevention through treatment and aftercare in an environment that promotes a culture of resilience and recovery.

Lane County employees may be eligible for student loan repayment: See links below.

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• National Health Service Corps

Schedule: Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

*This is an AFSCME represented position*