LGBTQIA2S+ Mental Health Consultant - Intensive Care Coordinator

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

Pay Range:

$39.11 - $48.12 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!

Applicants will be reviewed weekly starting 2/10/25.

We’re seeking a compassionate, holistically-inclined behavioral health professional to join our team as the LGBTQIA2S+ Mental Health Consultant - Intensive Care Coordinator. The Intensive Care Coordinator (ICC) team is a compassionate and dedicated group of professionals who provide trauma-informed, culturally responsive care coordination for adults with complex behavioral health challenges. Our mission is to develop personalized care plans and facilitate community-based support, guiding individuals toward a healthier and more fulfilling life. If you value meaningful work that uplifts our community, this position offers an exciting opportunity to be an integral part of a creative, team-driven, and principles-based program.

In this role, you will provide client-centered, trauma-informed care coordination and personalized care plans for adults with complex behavioral health needs, including severe emotional disturbances, substance abuse, and/or criminal behavior. You will also assist clients in navigating the behavioral health system, facilitate coordinated care with system partners, and provide clinical assessments to eligible LGBTQIA2S+ individuals with complex behavioral health needs. Additionally, you will coordinate specific case plans to meet the needs of disadvantaged clients and their families, ensuring culturally specific, client-centered, trauma-informed care.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: This position requires extensive knowledge of and experience working with the LGBTQIA2S+ community, as well as broad knowledge of culturally matching community resources. This role provides outreach, engagement, and care coordination to help LGBTQIA2S+ youth and families overcome barriers to health care. The role also requires an in-depth understanding of how to support the needs of LGBTQIA2S+ people with a multitude of intersecting identities (ex: BIPOC, immigrant/refugee, differently-abled, etc). This is demonstrated by knowledge of cultural norms within the LGBTQIA2S+ community, as well as having a close affiliation with and lived experience in the LGBTQIA2S+ community.
 

Teleworking: At this time, this position is designated to “routine telework,” meaning you will be working remotely (from home and community) most of the time; a hybrid schedule also is available. As with all routine telework positions, employees may be required to come into the office on occasion. The designation of Routine Telework may be subject to change at a future time. Currently, all employees must reside in Oregon or Washington; the county cannot support ongoing telework from other locations.

As the LGBTQIA2S+ Mental Health Consultant - Intensive Care Coordinator you will:

Care Coordination 

• Coordinate and consult with judicial, health, correctional, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and mental health service providers.

• Address barriers to access, collaborate with service providers, and monitor client progress.

• Develop Intensive Care Coordination plans to align systems, identify client strengths and needs, and refer clients to appropriate mental health and other support services.

• Provide compassionate, empathetic, culturally responsive care coordination and case management for LGBTQIA2S+ clients with complex behavioral health needs.

Documentation and Compliance

• Maintain timely and accurate documentation for each member.

• Track and enter data for program reporting and evaluation.

• Utilize Hospital System Electronic Medical Record, CareOregon Electronic Care Management System and other relevant systems to gather comprehensive client information.

• Assist with intake duties and assign clients to care coordinators as needed.

Assessment, Care Planning and Interdisciplinary Team Meetings

• Assess and identify member's care coordination needs through member contact, clinical and utilization information review, and provider/community partner collaboration.

• Identify risk factors, service needs, and support needs.

• Develop, review, and update individualized care plans based on needs assessments.

• Support collaboration of providers and community partners in implementing care plans.

• Establish and facilitate monthly Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) meetings.

• Ensure cultural/racial/ethnic factors are considered in the assessment and screening process.

Community Partnerships

• Build and maintain relationships with community partners, including hospitals, outpatient clinics, specialty service providers, and Health Share of Oregon plan partners.

• Collaborate with community partners to meet the behavioral health needs of LGBTQIA2S+ clients.

• Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and awareness in working with LGBTQIA2S+ clients and community partners.

 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: Masters Degree; 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. Current 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, AND

Experience: Two (2) years of professional work experience as a counselor, Mental Health treatment professional, social worker, or therapist working with individuals suffering from substance use disorder (SUD).

Other: 

• 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.

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 Resume demonstrating you meeting minimum qualifications; AND

2. Attach a Cover Letter addressing the following: 

• Demonstrate your affiliation and experience (lived and professional) working directly with individuals and families who identify with the LGBTQIA2S+ communities; and

• Why are you interested in the position

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 

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

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 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.

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

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.

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.

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.  

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.

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