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!
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 adults who experience intersectionality to join our team as the Mental Health Consultant - Intensive Care Coordinator. The Intensive Care Coordinators (ICC) function within the Health Department's Behavioral Health Division Care Coordination Services. As a member of this team you will provide Intensive Care Coordination for Oregon Health Plan eligible individuals with complex behavioral health needs including substance use disorder, mental health diagnoses, and co-occurring conditions. You will utilize your clinical knowledge of behavioral health conditions and in depth knowledge of the system of care and community resources to provide care coordination that is client centered, utilizes an integrated health approach, is trauma informed, culturally responsive, and linguistically appropriate. This position is part of the Adult Intensive Care Coordination (AICC) team and will primarily work with adults and depending on program capacity and needs may provide ICC support to youth and families. In this position you will perform a variety of mental health professional services including assessment, intervention, and direct clinical treatment services.
Note: As a newly hired Mental Health Consultant, you will receive a one-time New Hire Recruitment and Retention Incentive payment of $1,500 on your first paycheck. The incentive will be prorated based on the position's FTE (full time equivalent) status and is applicable to regular positions only ; on-call and limited duration positions are not eligible.
The eligible list created from this recruitment may be used to fill regular, full or part time, temporary, and limited duration assignments.
As the Mental Health Consultant - Intensive Care Coordinator - duties include:
Intensive Care Coordination

• Provide telephonic and community-based care coordination to eligible members and their families.
• Ensure treatment recommendations are understood by the members and providers.
• Assist members through transitions between levels of care or different treatment providers.
• Facilitate communication between members, their support systems, other community based partners and clinical care providers and ensure care plans are shared as needed.
• Coordinate a multidisciplinary team to support complex member needs.
• Support and assist with discharge and transition planning when appropriate.

Screening, Assessment and Care Planning

• Conduct screenings of referred members to determine need and appropriateness for Intensive Care Coordination.
• Review information included in referral, available in EVOLV, Phtech, Pre-manage, and other sources as needed.
• Utilize standardized screening tools and clinical consultation to make determination.
• Coordinate with regional CCO partners as needed to refer to lower level of care coordination.
• Assess and identify strengths and needs through member contact, review of available clinical and utilization information, contact with providers, community partners and other members as appropriate.
• Utilize assessment and member preference to create an individualized care plan for the member.

Documentation and Compliance

• Maintain timely and accurate documentation about each member.
• Provision of Care Coordination and Documentation of activities adheres to the Oregon Administrative Rules for Intensive Care Coordination.
• 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.

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:

• Ensure that cultural/racial/ethnic factors, including any factors related to non dominant culture affecting behavioral health and treatment are considered in the care coordination process.
• 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 adults who suffer with substance use disorder; 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
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.
Multnomah County offers an exceptional benefits package, including employer-funded retirement savings; health and dental insurance at very low cost to full-time employees and their dependents; paid parental leave; wellness programs; a focus on work-life balance; and much more. Find more details on our benefits website.
Our Commitment to Safety, Trust and Belonging: Multnomah County is committed to developing, nurturing and continually improving workforce equity by identifying and addressing the structural and policy barriers to equal employment opportunity faced by our employees and communities. County employees across the organization have stepped forward to develop a strategic plan and help create a workplace where everyone can reach their full potential. Learn more by reading our Workforce Equity Strategic Plan and exploring our Core Competencies for all County employees.
**Applying for this posting will give you the opportunity to be placed on the eligible list for future opportunities for Program Specialist Senior 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.
Salary/Pay: Please be advised that the pay range listed for this position is intended to provide general guidance on the earning potential for the role. However, actual compensation will be determined in accordance with the Oregon Equal Pay Law and will take into account factors such as the candidate's relevant experience and education. Candidates should expect that initial offers will be made within the listed pay range and may not be at or near the top of the range.
Serving the Public, Even During Disasters
Everyday, Multnomah County staff work together to serve as a safety net for our communities. During a disaster, this safety net becomes even more critical. All County employees have a role in serving the public during inclement weather, natural disaster, or other types of community emergency response. During these emergency responses, while typically there begins with a call for volunteers, county employees may ultimately be reassigned from their current position to a role in the emergency response in order to support the critical needs presented by our communities. For more information, please visit the Disaster Service Worker Information page.
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.
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