• Job Description

  Req#: R-11459

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

  Pay Range:

  $36.06 - $44.36 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!

  We seek leaders, achievers and doers who bring skill and passion to a challenging and evolving environment. At the Multnomah County Health Department we are all inspired by the mission: We work with communities to advance health equity, protect the most vulnerable, and prompt health and wellness for everyone and we uphold the values: Compassion and Care, Empowerment, Racial Equity, Creativity and Integrity. And create a culture of respect, trust and understanding for the highly diverse population we serve in our communities.

  We’re seeking social workers and mental health professionals who represent the communities we serve and are dedicated to removing barriers to youth and families who experience intersectionality to join our team as the Mental Health Consultant - Youth Intensive Care Coordinator . As the Intensive Care Coordinator (ICC) you are responsible for developing and implementing member-centric, individualized care plans and providing telephonic and community-based care coordination for youth with high health care needs, including youth with complex behavioral concerns, severe and persistent mental illness, substance use disorders, and/or receiving facility based, in-home or community-based psychiatric services. You will utilize your clinical expertise of behavioral health conditions and in depth knowledge of the system of care and community resources to provide care coordination that is client centered, trauma informed, culturally responsive, and linguistically appropriate. In addition, you will provide intake, consultation, assessment, and intervention on behalf of children, adolescents, transitional aged youth, and families who exhibit severe emotional disturbances, substance abuse and/or criminal behavior. You will facilitate community-based, culturally-specific, client-centered coordinated care in collaboration with systems of care partners such as; education, child welfare, corrections, health care, family, and community (this includes consultation and training).

  Note: The eligible list created from this recruitment may be used to fill regular, full or part time, temporary, and limited duration assignments.

  Mental Health Consultant - Youth Intensive Care Coordinator - duties include:

  Care Coordination

  • Coordinate, facilitate and consult with community-based, culturally-specific, client-centered coordinated care with the following systems and agencies: schools, child welfare, judicial, health, correctional, intellectual developmental disabilities, and mental health service providers.

  • Coordination focuses on addressing barriers to access, collaboration, monitoring client progress in services, and developing Intensive Care Coordination to align systems, identify strengths and needs, refer for medically appropriate mental health services and coordinate other system services including Wraparound to provide a comprehensive plan to meet the complex needs of a child and family.

  Documentation and Compliance

  • Maintain timely and accurate documentation about each member.

  • Maintain tracking and data entry for program reporting and evaluation.

  • Utilize Hospital System Electronic Medical Record, CareOregon Electronic Care Management System and other systems as needed to gather information needed to provide comprehensive care coordination for members.

  Assessment, Care Planning and Interdisciplinary Team Meetings

  • Assess and identify care coordination needs through member contact, review of available clinical and utilization information, contact with providers, community partners and other member supports as appropriate.

  • Identify risk factors with service & support needs and develop an individualized care plan for the member based on the needs assessment.

  • Ensure that racial/cultural/ethnic factors, including any factors related to non-dominant culture affecting behavioral health and treatment are considered in the assessment and screening process.

  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. As a Health Department employee you will create a work culture of respect, trust and understanding for the highly diverse populations the Health Department serves in the office and in the community. 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.

  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.

  Required Minimum Qualifications/ Transferable Skills*:

  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 . QMHP - C and/or licensed Board of Oregon (LPC, LCSW, PHD,etc) (Required)

  • Graduate degree in psychology or

  • Graduate degree in social work or counseling or

  • Graduate degree in a behavioral science field

  Other:

  • Must have a valid Driver’s License.

  • This position requires a Background Investigation, which may include being fingerprinted.

  *Transferable skills: Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experiences 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.

  Preferred Qualifications/Transferable Skills:

  • Advanced knowledge of issues young children and families witnessing or being impacted by violence, aggressive behavior, depression, anger problems, behavior problems, attention problems, dealing with grief, etc

  • Respect and appreciation for cultural and ethnic diversity.

  • Ability to apply an equity, intersectional and anti-racist lens.

  • Ability to provide information/referrals to community mental health providers.

  • Crisis intervention, including risk assessment of clients who may be involved in potentially life threatening situations.

  • Advanced skills in managing sensitive information and ability to support the community.

  • Knowledge of cultures, customs and social experiences of communities experiencing marginalization and barriers to opportunity.

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

  • Ability to exercise good judgment, diplomacy, and tact in dealing with sensitive, complex, confidential information and situations, in addition to acting professionally, and empathically, with individuals, internal/external partners and communities.

  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. A completed online application

  2. Attach a Resume demonstrating you meeting minimum qualifications; AND

  3. Attach a Cover Letter addressing the following:

  • Demonstrate your experience working directly with youth and families; and

  • How you meet the qualifications for this position, including your current certifications; and

  • Why you are interested in the position; AND

  3.Attach a copy of your Oregon Licensure and/or QMHP - C Certification (Required)

  Note: Please be mindful of checking your email inbox for messages upon submitting your application. You may be emailed requesting for additional items from the Recruiter or hiring manager. If a response is not received in a timely manner your application may not be considered.

  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 application/ resume and cover letter for minimum qualifications and all required attachments. If you do not address the minimum qualifications in the application, your application will be considered incomplete and will not move forward in the recruitment process.

  • Phone screen

  • Supplemental Questionnaire

  • Oral exam

  • Consideration of top candidates

  • Background, reference, and education checks

  ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

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

  Type: Represented

  FLSA: Non-Exempt

  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. Note: Veterans' Preference does not apply in a transfer process.

  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? Please contact the recruiter.

  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.

  
  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:

  Andrea Archuleta

  Email:

  andrea.j.archuleta@multco.us

  Phone:

  +1 (503) 9887472 x87472

  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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