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.**
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 Behavioral Health Initiative (OABHI) Clinical Services Specialist . In this position, you will work as a part of a multidisciplinary team across Aging, Disability and Veterans Services (ADVSD), Developmental Disabilities, Addictions Services and Mental Health Services to benefit older adults with multiple service needs. This position will be responsible for identifying current addiction 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 consultation and service coordination.
As the OABHI Clinical Services Specialist, other duties include:
Coordination of Direct Services
- Provide coordination and collaboration between systems such as Aging and People with Disabilities (APD), Mental Health, Addictions, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD), consumer groups, healthcare and other community services, in order to promote healthy living.
- Maintain partnerships with agencies, health care providers and service providers that work with older adults and people with disabilities.
- Provide short-term case coordination and follow-up for individuals with urgent and/or complex needs, including members with specialized health-care needs.
- Duties may include follow-up contact with provider and/or members to ensure service appropriateness.
- Provide assessment, treatment and referral recommendations.
Training
- Develop and promote training opportunities in both ADVS, Mental Health, Addictions and IDD to address gaps in treating the older adult 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.
Resources
- Identify current Alcohol and Drug Treatment and Recovery Resources in the community for the older adult population.
- Identify gaps in service delivery systems, barriers to resource access.
- Maintain and monitor access and referral to existing services in the community.
- Work with state and county Older Adult Clinical Services Specialists to ensure client needs are appropriately and adequately addressed.
- Identify elements to be tracked.
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/Experience: Must have current Qualified Mental Health Professional – (QMHP) AND Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC-I) certifications 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.) and (CADC-I):
- 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.
*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: You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Please clearly explain on your application how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills.
- 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.
Additional Application Instructions
Please learn more and apply via Workday at the following link: https://multco.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Multco_Jobs/job/Portland-OR/Clinical-Services-Specialist—Older-Adult-Behavioral-Health-Initiative–OABHI-_R-13097