Portland, Oregon, United States
Onsite
Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.
Pay Range:
$41.45 - $50.97 HourlyDepartment:
Health DepartmentJob Type:
Limited DurationExemption Status:
United States of America (Non-Exempt)Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
November 03, 2026
The Opportunity:
Jail Side Premium: BHCs receive a Jail Side 10% Hourly Premium.
Benefits: Multnomah County provides generous benefits to our employees and their covered family members, including domestic partners. Multnomah County offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, ten paid holidays each year, vacation and sick leave, life and supplemental life insurance, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, and participation in Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Please click here for a General Benefits Overview that you as a Multnomah County employee will be eligible to receive. https://multco.us/benefits/new-employee-benefits
An additional benefit to being a full time employee with the Multnomah County Health Department is that you will qualify for the Federal Student Aid U.S Department Of Education Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Essentially this is a program that allows those that work for a qualifying employer for a period of at least 10 years to have their student loans forgiven. To learn more about Public Service Loan Forgiveness please visit Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
This is a Limited Duration Assignment (LDA), which means this position can last up to two years, but may end at any time.
Corrections Health provides medically necessary health care to Adults in Custody (AICs) and Youth in Custody (YICs) in Multnomah County jails.
Behavioral Health Assessment and Planning Clinician - FLOAT 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 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 Behavioral Health Assessment and Planning Clinician - FLOAT primarily focuses on providing a high volume of accurate bio-psycho-social, diagnostic assessments, risk assessments, treatment planning, and safety planning to clients entering mental health services. This role typically will not carry a caseload. All other aspects of triage/direct care are assigned as needed such as urgent intervention and caseload coverage.
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, Behavioral Health Assessment and Planning Clinician - FLOAT 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.
Behavioral Health Assessment and Planning Clinician - FLOAT 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
Behavioral Health Assessment and Planning Clinician - FLOAT 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. Behavioral Health Assessment and Planning Clinician - FLOAT 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.
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*:
Must be hold an Independent license (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, PsyD) through the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists, the Oregon Board of Licensed Social Workers, or the Oregon Board of Psychology.
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.
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.
1. Attach a Resume demonstrating you meeting minimum qualifications; AND
2. Attach a copy of your Graduate Transcripts, QMHP Certification through MHACBO or Oregon Licensure (Required)
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 SinclairEmail:
amanda.armstrong@multco.usPhone:
+1 (971) 5001688Application 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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