Older Adult Clinical Services Specialist/Mental health

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 designated as a hybrid role with routine telework and periodic in-person community outreach required. Currently, all employees must reside in Oregon or Washington; the county cannot support ongoing telework from other states. The work schedule is Monday-Friday from 8:00AM - 5:00PM.**
This recruitment is "Open Until Filled" to allow for a deeper candidate pool. Applicants will be reviewed every week, starting 1/4/2024.
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. We create a culture of respect, trust and understanding for the highly diverse population we serve in our communities.
We're seeking a visionary and dynamic leader who is creative in problem solving and contributes new ideas and solutions to the organization to join our team as the Older Adult Clinical Services Specialist/Mental Health. In this position, you will work as a part of a multidisciplinary team across Aging, Disability and Veterans Services (ADVS), Developmental Disabilities, Addictions Services and Mental Health Services to benefit Older Adults with multiple service needs. This position will be responsible for identifying current resources in the community specific to the Older Adult population, coordinating services with other disciplines such as Health, Addictions, Developmental Disabilities and Mental Health to best meet the needs of the individual, and to provide complex care consultation and training. Ideal candidate will have a passion working at the intersection of mental health, substance abuse, and aging.
As the Older Adult Clinical Services Specialist/Mental Health, other duties include:
Coordination of Direct Services

• Provide care coordination and collaboration between systems such as Aging, Disability and Veteran Services (ADVS), Mental Health (MH), Alcohol and Drug (A&D), Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Consumer groups, advocates, health and medical care and other community services.
• Maintain partnerships with agencies, healthcare providers and service providers that work with Older Adults and people with disabilities.
• Active elimination of system barriers for this population.
• Consultation for transitions and discharges from Long Term Care as well as diversion and/or discharge from jails and hospitals, as needed.
• Key role is to bridge multiple systems that serve Older Adults and people with disabilities, collaborate on projects with Tri-County (Washington, Clackamas and Multnomah) partners in these efforts.

Education

• Develop and promote training opportunities including Mental Health First Aid for Older Adults, CALM trainings, A&D trainings, etc. to address gaps in treating the older population, best practices, and available community resources.
• Plan training jointly across agencies and counties; provide information as needed to families, primary care providers and local community re: regional and statewide resources.
• Participate in individual/group supervision and training to support job functions.

Identification of Resources, Documentation

• Identify access and referral information for existing services in the community.
• Maintain database on resources for placements and facilities including community, long-term care and acute care.
• Identify gaps in service delivery systems, barriers to resource access.
• Work with State-level Coordinator and other Older Adult Clinical Services Specialists to ensure client needs are appropriately and adequately addressed.
• Identify outcome-based elements tracked, document data, quarterly reporting for OABHI (Older Adult Behavioral Health Initiative).

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:
Education/Experience: Must meet the standards of the 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 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:

• Driver's License required
• This position requires a background investigation, which may include being fingerprinted.

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

• Demonstrate experience leading a multicultural and diverse workforce.
• Apply an equity, intersectional and anti-racist lens.
• Negotiate and facilitate through cultural differences, conflicts, tensions and misunderstandings.
• Regularly evaluate staff performance and maintain a culture of accountability.
• Respect and have appreciation for ethnic and cultural diversity.
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of cultures, customs and social experiences of communities experiencing marginalization and barriers to services and opportunities.
• Have a high degree of resilience and can thrive in an environment of rapid change while effectively managing pressure in an effective and professional manner.
• Identify and deconstruct unnecessary administrative and clinical barriers that impact communities of color and marginalized groups.
• Promote a culture of respect, inclusiveness, and appreciation of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and values.
• Maintain a safe and healthful workplace.

*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 Resumedemonstrating you meeting minimum qualifications; AND
2. Attach aCover Letteraddressing the following:

• Demonstrate your experience collaborating with multicultural and diverse teams; and
• How you meet the qualifications for this position; and
• Why you are interested in the position; AND

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

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 Clinical Services Specialist positions as they 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.
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.
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:
6295 - Clinical Services Specialist