• Job Description

  Req#: R-11028

  Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.

  Pay Range:

  $37.86 - $46.58 Hourly

  Department:

  Health Department

  Job Type:

  Regular Represented

  Exemption Status:

  United States of America (Non-Exempt)

  Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

  
  The Opportunity:

  THIS WORK MATTERS!

  This recruitment is "Open Until Filled" to allow for a deeper candidate pool. Applicants will be reviewed weekly starting 4/5/2023.

  As the Mental Health Consultant - KSA African American you will perform a variety of time-limited (6-12 months), culturally specific, evidenced based clinical behavioral health services to justice involved individuals that include: clinical consultation; mental health and substance use assessments and treatment planning, therapy, case management, clinical review, risk assessment, crisis intervention, referral and connection to treatment providers . Areas of expertise include serious mental illness, substance use disorders, working with individuals who are court ordered to treatment, advanced knowledge of issues and risks faced by criminal/justice exposed individuals. Evaluations are performed face to face whenever possible with clients who are both in custody and out of custody.

  Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA): These positions require advanced knowledge of and experience working with the African American community. This would be demonstrated by understanding and supporting cultural considerations that impact clients, including over-representation of Black, Indigenous and other People of Color in the criminal/legal system and the impact of trauma, including racial trauma. Specifically knows the African American/Black Community, historical and current barriers to mental health services and has knowledge of the traditions, values and customs.

  As the Mental Health Consultant - KSA African American , other duties will include:

  Behavioral Health Services

  • Provides culturally responsive, evidence based, time-limited behavioral health treatment services for criminally/legally exposed individuals.

  • Using culturally specific practices, completes comprehensive mental health assessments with individuals to determine what mental health, substance use, and case management services those individuals require are and sustainability for community or residential treatment.

  • Conducts treatment planning services and offers therapy, case management, group therapy, crisis intervention, and risk assessment, providing these services while the individual awaits longer term treatment in the community.

  • Works alongside a time-limited treatment team to provide comprehensive treatment services to support needs, including housing, treatment, benefit acquisition, case management and support to prevent legal/criminal involvement, reduce incarceration and/or prevent Oregon State Hospital admission.

  • Supports individuals with a variety of presenting issues, including criminal charges, histories of violence, substance use, developmental challenges, traumatic brain injuries, complex trauma, acute psychosis, co-morbid disorders, and individuals experiencing chronic homelessness.

  • Understands cultural/racial/ethnic factors, including systemic advantage or disadvantage; acculturation, intergenerational immigrant family challenges, effects of trauma during immigration, war, separation from family/primary supports, detention, refugee camps; generational trauma, and any factors related to non dominant culture affecting mental health and treatment.

  Team Based Care

  • Coordinates care through the Bridge Treatment Team program and Coordinated Diversion services, including mental health consultants, Community Restoration staff, Forensic Diversion, Mental Health Court and other staff supporting those who are criminal and legally involved.

  • Collaborates across teams and departments through clinical consultation, case and referral review, peer delivered services, psychiatry, and liaison with community providers for these services or for discharge planning.

  • Needs to understand the criminal/legal system in Oregon and Multnomah County to best address the needs of the client base.

  • Understanding and supporting cultural considerations that impact clients, including over representation of Black, Indigenous and other People of Color in the criminal/legal system and the impact of trauma, including racial trauma.

  • Applies expertise related to the African American/Black community, including, historical and current barriers to behavioral health services, and has knowledge of the traditions, values and customs specific to this population.

  Documentation and Professional Development

  • Initiates and maintains clinical record keeping on individual prevention clients to comply with legal, medical, mental health (OAR compliance), and programmatic standards for clinical care documentation, using computer and related equipment.

  • Completes administrative data collection to record quantitative information about service delivery for compliance with program, department, County, and contractor data requirements.

  • Participates in individual and group supervision with Program Supervisor or lead for the purpose of reviewing clinical cases, administrative meetings and department sponsored training with other MHC’s and Behavioral Health administration.

  • Attends professional training and seminars for the purpose of professional development, including attending community training to acquire Continuing Education Units (CEU) for licensure and credentialing.

  • Maintains awareness of professional standards via reading and discussion with colleagues and clinical supervisor.

  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:

  Education/Certification: Must meet the standards of Qualified Mental Health Professional - (QMHP - C) with the Mental Health & Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO) - more information can be found at MHACBO website . Current QMHP - C, and/or licensed Board of Oregon (LPC, LCSW, PHD,etc).

  • Graduate degree in psychology or

  • Graduate degree in social work or counseling or

  • Graduate degree in a behavioral science field

  Other:

  • Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA): These positions require advanced knowledge of and experience working with the African American community. This would be demonstrated by understanding and supporting cultural considerations that impact clients, including over-representation of Black, Indigenous and other People of Color in the criminal/legal system and the impact of trauma, including racial trauma. Specifically knows the African American/Black Community, historical and current barriers to mental health services and has knowledge of the traditions, values and customs.

  • This position requires a background investigation, which may include being fingerprinted.

  • Valid Driver's License. Requires use of personal vehicle or vehicle from fleet to travel to assigned sites.

  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.

  • Certified Alcohol Drug Counselor (CADC I, II or III) (preferred).

  • Screening and/or Investigator experience in an adult and/or child protective services program.

  • Knowledge of challenges and barriers faced by those with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI) and the systems they encounter in Residential Services, Adult Protective Services and Crisis Services.

  • Lead with race through actions and advocacy with internal programs, with community partners and across departments throughout the county.

  • Demonstrate the ability to flex style when faced with myriad dimensions of culture in order to be effective across cultural context.

  • Respect and appreciation for ethnic and cultural diversity.

  • Ability to collaborate and build relationships to achieve positive work outcomes.

  • Ability to maintain a safe and healthful workplace.

  • High degree of resilience, is outcome driven and can thrive in an environment of rapid change while effectively managing pressure in an effective and professional manner.

  *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.

  SCREENING & EVALUATION 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 a Cover Letter addressing the following:

  • Describe if you have any experience providing mental health services to diverse communities and experience working within systems of behavioral health regulatory oversight ; AND

  • Demonstrate your experience working with Black/African American communities who have or who are at high risk for criminal/legal involvement, houselessness, crisis services, safety net services and severe and persistent mental illness and substance use challenges ; AND

  • How you meet the qualifications for this position; AND

  3. Attach a copy of your QMHP-C and/ or Board of Oregon Licensure (if applicable)

  Note: The application, resume and cover letter should demonstrate your work experience/skills and how it is related to those shown in the Overview and To Qualify sections of the job announcement. Please be thorough, as these materials will be scored and determine your eligibility to advance in this recruitment process.

  The Selection Process: For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page. We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows:

  • Initial review of minimum qualifications

  • Resume and Cover Letter Review

  • Phone screen

  • Consideration of top candidates

  • Language assessment

  • Background, reference

  Note: Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.

  ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

  Type of Position: This hourly union-represented position is eligible for overtime

  Type: Represented

  FLSA: Non-Exempt

  Applying for this posting will give you the opportunity to be placed on the eligible list for future opportunities for Mental Health Consultant positions as positions for these programs become available. The eligible list created from this recruitment may be used to fill regular, full or part time, temporary, and limited duration assignments.

  Teleworking: At this time, this position is designated to “routine telework,” meaning you will be working remotely (from home) most of the time; a hybrid schedule also is available. As with all routine telework positions, employees may be required to come into the office on occasion. The designation of Routine Telework may be subject to change at a future time. Currently, all employees must reside in Oregon or Washington; the county cannot support ongoing telework from other locations.

  
  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:

  Caitrin Thomaselli

  Email:

  caitrin.thomaselli@multco.us

  Phone:

  +1 (971) 4218257

  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.

  Job Profile:

  6365 - Mental Health Consultant

• About the company

  Multnomah County /mʌltˈnoʊmə/ is one of 36 counties in the US state of Oregon.

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