About the Department

Mental Health Associate 1 - Community Support Services (CSS)
Mental Health Department (Classification 755)
SEIU Represented Full Time (37.5 hours/week) position

This position is open until filled.  

First review of applications will be on February 24, 2026. Any applications received after February 24 will be reviewed and considered as needed, and this posting may close at any time after that date.

Linn County requires on-site work. Remote work is not available.

Position Duties

Linn County Mental Health is seeking an experienced Qualified Mental Health Associate to work with adults with severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI). The focus of this work will be with the Community Support Services team. Duties will include working in the community and in client homes, providing case management, facilitating groups, providing skills training, and other supports that help clients be successful in the community. Other areas involved with this position include Strong communication skills; computer skills, experience using electronic medical record; a background with mental health documentation; understanding of basic counseling and assessment, evidence-based practices, supportive employment, outreach and crisis interventions; and writing and supporting treatment goals. The successful applicant will work closely with colleagues as part of an interdisciplinary team and should possess the ability to be flexible with case and task assignments. Timely completion of paperwork and documentation is critical. This position may require evening and weekend work.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors degree in psychology, social work, counseling or closely related behavior science field preferred; or four years of progressive experience in a mental health service program involving general client needs; or any satisfactory equivalent combination of experience, education and training which demonstrates the ability to perform the work described. Must be able to be credentialed as a Qualified Mental Health Associate with all Medicaid insurances. Registration with The Mental Health and Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO) as a QMHA R or QMHA I within 30 days of employment is required.

Must be able to pass a criminal history check and possess or obtain a valid Oregon driver's license with an acceptable driving record that meets the County's requirements.

This is a non-supervisory position.  Lead work and coordination of work of others is not a typical function assigned to this position. Incumbents in this position may provide training and orientation to newly assigned personnel.

Other Qualifications

VISA SPONSORSHIP
 
Linn County does not offer VISA sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet Agency employment eligibility standards.