Mental Health Associate - On Call

These positions will pay: $30/hourAbout the PositionLane County Behavioral Health is looking for dynamic Qualified Mental Health Associates (QMHA) to join our team as ON-CALL mobile crisis service responders for our Mobile Crisis Service of Lane County program (MCS-LC) which provides care to individuals in behavioral health crisis across our county.   Increase your chances of an interview by reading the following overview of this role before making an application.These ON-CALL positions will work in a team with a peer support specialist or QMHA to respond to calls for service in rural and metro areas of Lane County. Duties will include providing phone-based, office-based, and community-based crisis assessment, intervention, and safety planning services to individuals experiencing behavioral health crises, using standardized tools and strategies following training, with oversight from and access to back-up support from behavioral health clinical staff. Lane County Behavioral Health is looking for dedicated individuals who are focused on solutions, with a passion to serve and who are driven to connect. These positions do require a QMHA Certification through MHACBO.About the DivisionLane 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.See what Lane County employees have to say about working for Behavioral Health!Schedule: This positions schedule requires that you commit to working at least two shifts monthly. Current shifts are Monday - Friday from 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. and  9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.; 7 days a week between 2:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. As the program expands to 24-hr coverage, there will be the opportunity to take on variable shifts including NOC shifts. These positions include community-based work and related travel for routine job tasks.*This is a non-represented position**Extra Help employees may work up to a maximum of 520 hours per fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026.Training: Bachelor's degree in a behavioral science field from an accredited university with major course work in a mental health field, psychology, sociology or a related field.Or:Experience: At least one year of work experience working directly with mentally or emotionally disturbed clients, and a combination of education, training and/or work experience in a behavioral sciences field that totals two additional years, plus the required competencies.Or:A combination of at least three year's relevant work, education, training or experience, AND have the competencies necessary to a) communicate effectively, b) understand mental health assessment treatment and service terminology and to apply the concepts, and c) provide psychosocial skills development and to implement interventions prescribed on a treatment plan within their scope of practice, is qualifying.Special Requirements:QMHA Certification through MHACBONPI Transcripts Diploma CV or Resume Oregon Driver's LicenseNotes:This position is subject to a full criminal offender information record check. Offers of employment are contingent upon consenting to, and successfully passing, a drug screening test.Please note that as part of the screening process Lane County will verify license and certification status.Studies have shown that women and BIPOC individuals are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. The county will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.

Created: 2025-10-02