Aid and Assist Oregon State Hospital (OSH) Court Liaison

Washington County, OR
$81,947.64 - $99,580.92 Annually
medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, vacation time, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, job share, retirement plan
United States, Oregon, Hillsboro
155 North 1st Avenue (Show on map)
Feb 15, 2025
THE POSITION 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. Check Out Our Award-Winning Benefits & Wellness Program on the "Benefits" tab above! 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. Please be clear and specific in the applicable sections of the employment application about how your background is relevant. This information must also be consistent with your supplemental question responses. Please note: Answers to the supplemental questions are typically evaluated separately* from your application.* SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Washington County is committed to using a Merit-based System in which recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees is based on their relative knowledge, skills, and abilities. Our commitment to you: Washington County values a culture of equity, diverse perspectives, and life experiences. Our organization embraces innovation, collaboration and work-life harmony. We offer job stability, a comprehensive benefits package, and an opportunity to serve and support our diverse community. We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity and an inclusive workforce. Women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Steps of the process: Apply today! In lieu of a resume, we ask that you complete and submit an online application, which will be used to screen for minimum qualifications (MQs) and to determine starting pay in accordance with the provision of the Oregon Equal Pay Law. MQ Review: Human Resources will screen applications for MQs starting the week of when the posting closes. Additional preferred qualifications screening may be applied prior to the interview step depending on the number of applications received. Panel Interview(s): Generally, the top 6 - 8 candidates will be invited to participate in a panel interview. Conditional Offer: A successful candidate will be required to successfully clear a third-party background check as a pre-employment condition and State of Oregon comprehensive background check as a condition of continuous employment. Please note: candidates that are successful in the evaluation process may have their applications referred for additional vacancies in the same classification, or job family. Veterans' Preference If you are a Veteran and would like to be considered for a Veterans' preference for this recruitment, please review the instructions using this link: Veterans' Preference Points . 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 503-846-8606, or e-mail: Careers@washingtoncountyor.gov at least 48 hours before any step in the recruitment and selection process for which you feel you need accommodation. Status of Your Application You will be advised by e-mail of your status at each step in the application process, from initial application to final employment disposition. Please note that Washington County communicates with all candidates via email. If you "opt out" or "unsubscribe" from email notifications in NEOGOV, it will impact our ability to communicate with you about this and other recruitments. Questions (?) Regarding This Recruitment Yeji Seo, Talent Acquisition Partner Yeji_Seo@washingtoncountyor.gov Additional Resources: New to GovernmentJobs.com? Visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/home/applicationguide for a comprehensive, step-by-step guide on the application process. For technical support, contact Government Jobs' Live Application Support at 855-524-5627. * Washington County is a drug-free workplace *