Corrections Health Mental Health Consultant, Plus 10% Hourly Premium

Multnomah County

Mental Health Consultant providing crisis intervention and case management at Multnomah County jails, ensuring best practices in mental health services. Collaborating with diverse populations to maintain health and safety.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timePortland • Oregon • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $41 - $51 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in crisis intervention, counseling, and case management for mentally ill clients, while effectively utilizing electronic medical records for documentation. Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive patient care and education on community resources.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Certified Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP-C)Independent License (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, PsyD)CPR/BLS CertificationCrisis InterventionCase Management

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Hard Skills

Crisis InterventionCounselingCase ManagementAssessmentSOAP ChartingClient EducationPatient CareGroup FacilitationResearchDocumentation

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsTeamworkProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Electronic Medical Records

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP-C)CPR/BLS Certification

Industry Keywords

Mental HealthClinical SettingCrisis InterventionPatient CareCommunity Resources

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SOAP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide direct services of assessment, crisis intervention, counseling, and case management for the mentally ill client population in jail.
Provide indirect services including case consultation, group facilitation, education, research, and selected assigned administrative and patient care duties.
Receive clients on a referred, emergent, or follow-up basis and formulate definitive assessment and treatment plan.
Provide direct patient care, crisis intervention, counseling, and client education on accessing community resources.
Use electronic medical records accurately to document client's care through SOAP charting.
Manage a large caseload and interface with provider and support staff.
Participate actively in the Mental Health Team and collaborate with Correction Deputies and Juvenile Custody Support Specialists.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be a Certified Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP-C)
Hold an Independent license (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, PsyD)
Current CPR/BLS certification (Valid certification upon hire)
Experience and training relevant to the position are qualifying
2 years of experience working in a fast-paced clinical setting as a master’s level clinician is preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

healthcare plan
dental insurance
vision insurance
paid holiday
vacation and sick leave
life insurance
supplemental life insurance
flexible spending accounts
employee assistance program
participation in Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility