Mental Health Specialist (Behavioral Health Consultant)

Job ID: 106846

Location: Oregon City, Oregon

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary:Regular

CLACKAMAS COUNTY CORE VALUES

Clackamas County employees work to serve the public and enrich our community. In that spirit, we pledge to hold ourselves to these standards at all times in our interactions with customers and one another:

• Service
• Professionalism
• Integrity
• Respect
• Individual accountability
• Trust

By incorporating these values into our daily routines, we can better serve our customers, ourselves and our projects. We're always looking to improve. That's the Clackamas County SPIRIT.

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Clackamas County is committed to building a community where people thrive, have a sense of safety, connection, and belonging, so that everyone is honored and celebrated for the richness in diversity they bring.
We encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds and lived experience to apply.

CLOSE DATE

This position will remain open until filled. The first application review will be Monday, February 13, 2023. We reserve the right to close this recruitment at any time on or after that date.

PAY AND BENEFITS

Clackamas County is committed to offering a high-quality benefits package to support employees and their families.

Mental Health Specialist 1 (unlicensed): *licensure is required within 4 years of hire

Annual Pay Range: $65,903.23 - $83,681.80

Hourly Pay Range: $31.684244 - $40.231635

Mental Health Specialist 2 (licensed):

Annual Pay Range: $79,828.05 - $100,986.19

Hourly Pay Range: $38.378872 - $48.551052

Salary offers will be made within the posted pay range and will be based on a candidate's experience (paid or unpaid) that is directly relevant to the position.

*The Mental Health Specialist 1 is part of a promotional path. Incumbents in the Mental Health Specialist 1 classification will be promoted to the Mental Health Specialist 2 classification upon satisfactory completion of an approved promotional plan, which includes obtaining licensure as outlined within the job details minimum qualifications section and is received within four years of hire.

Clackamas County proudly offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, including competitive wages, cost-of-living adjustments, merit increases (for eligible employees), and a robust sick and vacation plan for regular status employees.

We encourage and support employee health and wellness by offering, health and wellness classes and events, and alternative care benefits, so you can customize your wellness needs to fit your lifestyle.

Employee benefits become effective the first of the month following an employee's date of hire.

Attractive benefits package and incentives for employees in regular status positions are detailed below.

Generous paid time off package, including:

• 12 hours of vacation accrued per month
• 8 hours of sick accrued per month
• 10 paid holidays and 1 personal day per year

Other Benefits:

• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP):
• Employer paid 6% PERS retirement contribution (The county currently pays the employee's share of the retirement contribution.)
• OPSRP members get vested after five years of contributions or when they reach age 65

• A Choice of Medical Plans that include chiropractic coverage, alternative care, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• A Choice of Dental Plans
• Robust EAP and wellness programs, including gym discounts and wellness education classes
• Longevity pay
• Other retirement Savings Options that allow for additional retirement funds savings, including an option to contribute a portion of employee earnings on a pre or post-tax basis to a 457b Deferred Compensation Plan
• A variety of additional optional benefits (see links below for additional information)

This is a full time County position represented by the Employees' Association.

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JOB DETAILS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Clackamas County Health Centers - Behavioral Health Clinics is looking for a motivated and experienced, mental health professional to join the Patient Centered Medical Home team as a Behavioral Health Consultant (classified as a Mental Health Specialist 1 or 2). This position will provide a variety of advanced level professional treatment services to primary care clinic patients at the Beavercreek Health Center located in Oregon City and potentially the Sunnyside Health & Wellness Center located in Clackamas, OR. This position provides the opportunity to work side-by-side the primary care physicians to collaborate in providing the best care for every patient!

At Clackamas Health Centers, our aim is to work with each individual to help them be as healthy as they can be. We believe engagement and participation in mental health and addictions treatment provides positive outcomes in the lives of each person, their chosen family, and the community in which they reside. The clinicians providing services to the community are responsible for the highest quality of care and be diverse in their treatment skills. Clackamas County Health Centers is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) designated by the Health Resources and Services Association (HRSA).

The primary role will be to work with and provide behavioral and mental health support to a team of primary care providers including PCPs and CMAs, and refer patients to ongoing mental health services as needed.

Candidates should have the ability to adopt an integrated system of care philosophy and understand the principles of self determination and patient-centered planning techniques for all populations served as well as have knowledge of mental health, legal, medical and social resources in the community. Successful candidates will have thorough knowledge of the methods and techniques of case management and care coordination related to patients who need help with behavior change around medical conditions such as obesity, diabetes, hypertension and chronic pain. They will also be able to manage a large number of patient contacts during a clinic day, including scheduled appointments and immediate or walk-in referrals from providers, including risk management. The ideal candidate will not only have post-graduate mental health experience as a licensed clinician, but addictions experience as well.

We are looking for either a licensed or unlicensed clinician. You must be able to obtain licensure within four years from date of hire.

Required Minimum Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*

Per the Oregon Health Authority, (https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/viewSingleRule.action?ruleVrsnRsn=280799 & https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/viewSingleRule.action?ruleVrsnRsn=280616), this position is subject to the mandatory COVID-19 vaccine requirement. Prior to the start of employment, the selected candidate must provide proof of full vaccination or have an approved medical or religious exception in place with the County as a qualification of employment.

• Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) as established by the Mental Health and Addiction Counseling Board of Oregon (MHACBO).

A ”Qualified Mental Health Professional" (QMHP) means a Licensed Medical Provider or any other person meeting one or more of the following minimum qualifications as authorized by the Local Mental Health Authority or designee:

• Bachelor's degree in nursing and licensed by the State of Oregon;
• Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy and licensed by the State of Oregon;
• Graduate degree in psychology;
• Graduate degree in social work;
• Graduate degree in recreational, art, or music therapy; or
• Graduate degree in a behavioral science field.

QMHPs must demonstrate the ability to conduct an assessment, including identifying precipitating events, gathering histories of mental and physical health, alcohol and other drug use, past mental health services and criminal justice contacts, assessing family, cultural, social and work relationships, and conducting a mental status examination, complete a five axis DSM diagnosis, write and supervise the implementation of a ISSP and provide individual, family or group therapy within the scope of their training.

• If licensed (must be current) as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (preferred), Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
• If unlicensed, minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience that would provide the required knowledge and skills to perform the duties of the role and ability to be licensed as Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist within 4 years of hire date.
• At least one year of post-graduate clinical experience in a mental health treatment setting
• Must possess and maintain a Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate
• Knowledge of mental health, substance abuse, legal, medical and social resources in the community
• Experience, knowledge and commitment to serving a diverse population and promoting equity, diversity and inclusion
• Must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. https://dochub.clackamas.us/documents/drupal/69fd8013-4594-4afd-bee9-f1e0aeab42ea
• Must pass a criminal history check which may include national or state fingerprint records check
• Driving may be necessary for County business. For position(s) with occasional/incidental driving, incumbents must possess a valid driver's license. Accommodation requests for an acceptable alternative method of transportation will be reviewed on an individual basis in compliance with State and Federal legislation. For position(s) with regular driving, incumbent(s) must also possess and maintain an acceptable driving record throughout the course of employment. http://dochub.clackamas.us/documents/drupal/828106a0-265a-47cc-a3a6-0a2c8b028673

Preferred Special Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*

• Current licensure or within one year
• Experience as a Clinical Social Work Associate (CSWA) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
• Experience working in a Primary Care clinic

*For Veterans qualified for Veteran's Preference: If you believe you have skills that would transfer well to this position and/or special qualifications that relate to this position, please list those skills and/or qualifications in the open-ended question at the end of the application and explain how those skills and/or qualifications relate to this position.

TYPICAL TASKS

Duties may include but are not limited to:

• Provide individual treatment, group therapy, case management, care coordination, skills training, and education groups applying evidence based strategies such as Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Pain Management, Acceptance and Commitment. Therapy, mindfulness, stress reduction, and relaxation techniques, regular urinalysis testing, recovery and relapse prevention planning, and pain education.
• Be available for warm hand-offs from Primary Care Providers (PCPs) to meet with patients showing need for behavioral/mental health interventions including assessment of risk and service needs and relays this information back to providers and accurately document the interaction.
• Works as a consultant or trainer to staff, other individuals, other agency personnel, interested community groups or staff at institutions; provides mental health and chemical dependency education and training to other staff, outside professionals, family members and the community; may represent the agency on internal or external committees as appropriate; may act as liaison for specific projects or contract services.
• Works as a key member of a diagnostic team consisting of PCPs, CMAs, and other mental health and primary care professionals ; makes referrals to other community clinics, agencies, or care facilities; reviews client status, diagnosis, evaluations, treatment plans, treatment objectives and outcomes with diagnostic team, supervisors and other health care professionals as appropriate; provides case - specific consultation to other staff members, providers, families and/or community agencies; provides clinical consultation to students and volunteers

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Working knowledge of: Accepted principles and theories of human behavior, personality and development, and social interaction and development; techniques and procedures employed in diagnosing, evaluating, modifying and motivating human behavior; principles and techniques of group and individual therapy; principles and methods of community intervention; techniques of identifying and utilizing community resources; case management methods and techniques; rules, laws, regulations, and ethics governing the treatment of mental patients and clients; office equipment, including personal computers and software programs.

Skill to: Apply social and psychological theories of behavior and personality to the treatment of difficult mental and emotional disorders and handicaps; diagnose, evaluate and implement a treatment plan and monitor the client's progress toward established goals; analyze and evaluate social, psychological, and physical factors affecting clients and their families; treat clients and their families in order to enhance their social, psychological, and physical functioning; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; make formal presentations to the public, community groups, and other mental health professionals; work effectively as a member of a professional mental health team to diagnose and treat clients; keep accurate and timely records; operate computer software and other office equipment; establish and maintain effective relationships.

WORK SCHEDULE

This position works 40 hours during a standard workweek of Monday through Friday. Ideal work hours will be 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM or 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM however specific hours of work will be discussed with the candidate selected for this position at the time an offer of employment is extended. This has the potential to be a float position, primarily between the Beavercreek and Sunnyside clinics. This position is eligible for hybrid on-site/telework subject to the https://dochub.clackamas.us/documents/drupal/9065b5fb-2237-47ce-9534-e7c8c40fc2bc and based on the Department's business needs. The exact amount of on-site/telework and schedule will be discussed with the hiring manager during time of offer. Telework locations cannot be located outside of Oregon or Washington. Washington residents must perform 50% of their time on-site at Clackamas County.

EXPLORE CLACKAMAS COUNTY

Clackamas County is in a prime location in the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area and is recognized nationally as one of the most livable areas in the United States. Located on the southern edge of the City of Portland and extending to the top of Mt. Hood, Clackamas County is part of a thriving region in the Northwest. It has a population of about 420,000 residents.

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ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

Clackamas County Health Centers provide direct medical, dental, and mental health services to Clackamas County residents.

We provide services at our Integrated Primary Health Care Clinics, our mental health clinics, or through our School Based Health Centers.

Health Centers is a Division of the http://www.clackamas.us/h3s/

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APPLICATION PROCESS

Clackamas County only accepts online applications.

Help With Your Application:

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If you have any questions or issues you may contact the Department of Human Resources at 503-655-8459 or mailto:jobs@co.clackamas.or.us?subject=Application%20Materials%20Question. Our office hours are Monday - Thursday 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Pacific Time (closed on Fridays).

HOW TO CLAIM VETERAN'S PREFERENCE

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VISA SPONSORSHIP

Clackamas County does not offer visa sponsorships. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Clackamas County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the Department of Human Resources prior to the recruitment close date. You may request an accommodation during the online application process.

RECRUITING QUESTIONS?

Jimmy Henry, Human Resources Recruitment Business Partner
mailto:JHenry@clackamas.us

To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/3863012

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