Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.
Pay Range:
$40.11 - $49.24 Hourly
Department:
Health Department
Job Type:
On-Call
Exemption Status:
United States of America (Non-Exempt)
Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
March 19, 2026
The Opportunity:
Overview:
Additional Compensation:
Jail Side Premium:Standby Behavioral Health Clinician Float On-Call’s also receive a Jail Side 10% Hourly Premium.
Per the current Local 88 contract, the Standby role is compensated with one (1) hour of pay for every eight (8) hours of coverage if not called in.
THIS WORK MATTERS!
Corrections Health provides medically necessary health care to Adults in Custody (AICs) and Youth in Custody (YICs) in Multnomah County jails.
The Standby Behavioral Health Clinician Float On-Call provides services of assessment, crisis intervention, counseling and care coordination for identified individuals in jail. Other services include case consultation, group facilitation, education, attention to evidence-based practices and selected assigned administrative and client care duties.
This is an On-Call position this assignment may float to any of the three locations within Corrections Health. The three locations would include:
1. The Multnomah County Detention Center (Downtown- adult population)
2. The Juvenile Detention Center (NE Portland-youth population).
3. Inverness Jail Detention Center (Near PDX airport)
This position is essential to the public health and safety, and required to report for duty regardless of County decisions to close or curtail other county operations. Every employee shares the responsibility for promptly bringing to the County's attention conduct that interferes with providing a work environment free of illegal discrimination and harassment.
If interested in this opportunity, please apply immediately as we are scheduling interviews!
Come join us in doing work that matters!
Depending upon assignment, you will be performing some or all of the following duties, which are a representative sample of the level of work appropriate to these positions:
Triage/Direct Care
Conduct initial mental health assessments using current DSM-5-TR diagnostic criteria.
Facilitate coordination and referrals for subsequent care.
Provide direct client care through crisis intervention, counseling, and client education, including guidance on accessing community resources.
Initiate, monitor, and discontinue suicide watch as clinically indicated.
The on-call/standby Mental Health Consultant primarily focuses on risk assessment, suicide watch management, crisis intervention, other urgent intervention needs, and essential coverage for assigned Mental Health Consultant caseloads.
During designated coverage hours, standby staff must be available to report to assigned sites if summoned.
Documentation:
Documents client care with precision, adhering to national evidence-based clinical standards. Utilizes Electronic Health Records and Multnomah County Sheriff Office databases for clinical note and encounter documentation.
Care Coordination
As the designated Responsible Mental Health Authority, Standby Behavioral Health Clinician Float On-Calls are responsible for providing and receiving clinical consultation. This includes consultation with other Corrections Health staff, Multnomah County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) staff, and external entities such as outpatient providers, partner agencies, and legal agencies. Such consultations are to be conducted as clinically indicated for care coordination, ensuring that appropriate releases of information are in place. Standby Behavioral Health Clinician Float On-Calls are also required to attend and actively participate in site-specific staff meetings, clinical huddles, and any other meetings mandated by mental health leadership.
Training, Development, Supervision and Consultation
Standby Behavioral Health Clinician Float On-Calls must complete 12 hours of annual professional training and continuing education, per NCCHC standards and Corrections Health leadership. They are also required to complete all assigned management training. Standby Behavioral Health Clinician Float On-Calls may develop and deliver training to Corrections Health, MCSO, and external partners. They must attend and participate in individual and group clinical and administrative supervision and consult with the Corrections Health mental health team and leadership on clinical issues.
TO QUALIFY:
We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant. For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page.
Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills*:
Education/Certification: Must be a Certified Qualified Mental Health Professional - (QMHP-C) with the Mental Health & Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO) - more information can be found at MHACBO website.
QMHP-C OR an Independent license through The Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists or The Oregon Board of The Board of Licensed Social Workers.
Current CPR/BLS certification (Valid certification upon hire)
Other:
The position requires a background investigation which may include being fingerprinted. Employment is contingent on passing a background investigation.
The employee holding the position is designated as an Essential Employee under Multnomah County Personnel Rule 3-15-015, Essential Employees.
PLEASE READ:
Preferred Qualifications/ Transferable Skills*:
You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/ transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Please clearly explain on your application how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills.
2 years of experience working in a fast-paced clinical setting as a master’s level clinician providing individual and group psychotherapy, diagnostic assessment and treatment .
Independent licensure in Oregon (e.g. Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Counselor, Licensed Clinical Psychologist) or license eligible based on your current education.
Experience in a corrections setting or other secure setting.
Experience in severe mental illness, risk assessment, and crisis intervention.
Certification in Alcohol and Drug Counseling is desirable.
*Transferable skills:
Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experience that are relevant for this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position.
REQUIRED:
The Application Packet:You must submit all requested items below. Failure to do so will be deemed as an incomplete application.
1. Attach a Resume demonstrating you meeting minimum qualifications; AND
2. Attach Master’s level transcripts to be considered for this position.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Type of Position: This position is eligible for overtime.
Type: Represented
FLSA: Non-Exempt
In accordance with Oregon Law, Multnomah County is not collecting school attendance dates in the initial application process; please do not include these dates in your resume, cover letter and other application materials.
Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO Know Your Rights poster is available for your reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request priority protected veteran referrals.
Veterans’ Preference: Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference. Review our veterans’ preference page for details about eligibility and how to apply.
Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711.
Questions?
Recruiter:
Amanda Sinclair
Email:
[email protected]Phone:
+1 (971) 5001688
Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.
Disclaimer: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
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