Aid and Assist Oregon State Hospital (OSH) Court Liaison
Company: Washington County, OR
Location: Hillsboro
Posted on: February 18, 2025
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Job Description:
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:
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:
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 .
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.
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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: .
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
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:
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: .
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: 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
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