Washington County Health and Human Services, Behavioral Health Division is recruiting for an Aid and Assist Oregon State Hospital (OSH) Court Liaison for its Behavioral Health Forensic program. The program provides services to those court-ordered to participate in restoration services. The primary goal will be restoring clients to competency and improving health outcomes through collaboration with the individual, system providers and partners, and other organizations providing support. If you are passionate about working with adults with complex behavioral health needs and enjoy system navigation and collaboration, please consider joining our team!
To learn more about this division, please use this link: Behavioral Health
About the Opportunity:
This exciting position acts as a liaison to the criminal court for criminally-committed patients at the Oregon State Hospital. This position works closely with Oregon State Hospital, Secure Residential Treatment Facilities, and the court on behalf of individuals with mental health needs who have been charged with a crime by the state court. There is a heavy emphasis on strong collaboration across systems, expertise in coordinating community-based services, and a working understanding of the Aid and Assist process in Oregon.
Primary duties may include, but are not limited to:
1. Working with the court on issues related Community Restoration.
2. Assessing OSH patients for readiness for Community Restoration.
3. Liaising with system partners on access to care and other resources.
This position may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule.
Who we are looking for:
The ideal candidate will have a good understanding of the intersection of criminal justice and behavioral health, the Aid and Assist process, and the community behavioral health system. Experience coordinating community-based services for justice-involved Oregon State Hospital patients is essential. This candidate will also have experience working within the criminal court on behalf of defendants with intensive behavioral health needs.
It is preferred to have:
- at least one (1) year of experience coordinating community behavioral health services for justice-involved State Hospital patients
- at least one (1) year of experience providing Aid and Assist services
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and that candidate may come from a variety of backgrounds and lived experiences. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role, even if you believe you do not meet all the hiring criteria described above.
Why Washington County?
Are you interested in challenging, meaningful, and rewarding work? Join Washington County in our commitment to advancing racial equity. Our Board of Commissioners worked closely with various community stakeholders and subject matter experts to develop an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Resolution. Adopted in February 2020, this resolution commits to the equitable delivery of Washington County’s services, resources, and opportunities for growth and development to every county resident.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
Aid and Assist Oregon State Hospital (OSH) Court Liaison is a working title. This position is classified as a Mental Health Specialist II. Classification descriptions are typically written broadly. To review this classification, please use this link: Mental Health Specialist II - Adult Mental Health.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
- Psychiatrist license to practice in the State of Oregon; OR
- Physician license to practice in the State of Oregon; OR
- Graduate degree in psychology; OR
- Graduate degree in social work; OR
- Graduate degree in psychiatric nursing and licensed in the State of Oregon; OR
- Graduate degree in another mental health-related field; OR
- Qualified Mental Health Professional certification or an approved clinical license and meet the criteria of a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) as defined in the Oregon Administrative Rules.
- Some positions may require a specific certification to be obtained within allotted time.
Background Investigation:
Please be advised that this position is required to pass a criminal background check post offer.