Behavioral Health Supervisor-Aid and Assist

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

Pay Range:

$91,778.29 - $137,666.25 Annual

Department:

Health Department

Job Type:

Regular Non-Represented

Exemption Status:

United States of America (Exempt)

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

The Opportunity:

THIS WORK MATTERS!

This recruitment is "Open Until Filled" to allow for a deeper candidate pool. Applicants will be reviewed weekly with the first review on 9/23/2023. 

The Aid and Assist Program within the Community Mental Health Program (CMHP) is designated to support individuals who are in the community under community restoration orders while their criminal cases are put on hold until they are restored. The goals of this program is to support individuals with connection to services for their mental health services, physical health and provide legal skills in order to help restore assigned clients so they can assist in their own defense. The purpose of the Behavioral Health Supervisor is to provide day to day program oversight to the Clinical Service Specialists who are responsible for supporting individuals who are ordered into community restoration services. The Behavioral Health Supervisor will also be responsible for day to day program oversight, develop and implement policies, goals and objectives, manage a team of employees, and provide supervision on an ongoing basis.

**This position is required to attend court as needed and be present in the office on Wednesdays.**

As the Behavioral Health Supervisor- Aid and Assist,other duties will include:

Supervision and Program Development

• Provides day-to-day, culturally guided administrative and clinical supervision for the Aid and Assist program. 

• This includes personnel decisions, program development, and quality assurance functions to ensure compliance with Oregon Administrative Rules (OARs) and Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) specific to the Aid and Assist restoration process requirements. 

• This position oversees the Clinical Services specialists who manage a caseload of individuals who are ordered into community restoration services.

• Identification of staff skill sets and desired future goals; and provide staff opportunities for growth and development through coaching, performance evaluations, and offer training opportunities consistent with long-term staff vision that also align with the mission of the Division. 

• Initiate personnel actions as appropriate such as promotions, hires and transfers, as well as disciplinary actions as needed using progressive disciplinary practices. 

• Participates in ongoing assessment of Diversion Courts resources. 

• Provides technical assistance to providers and other professionals involved in providing services and supports to clients and community members.

Systems Mapping

• Participates in meetings and serves as a Community Liaison for Systems Mapping. 

• Participates in systems mapping to identify gaps and develop practices and interventions to address them. 

• Presents progress and findings to Division and Department leadership, community stakeholders and system partners. 

• Facilitate, coordinate and/or participate in training and program development activities that promote quality improvement, equity and awareness of disparities faced by BIPOC communities with justice system involvement and for those with behavioral health challenges. 

• Participates in State and local system meetings within the court, criminal justice and behavioral health system. 

• Organize and present trainings as prescribed in any Federal or State grants, division and county requirements, and applicable licenses and certifications. . 

• Communicate effectively: speak, listen, and write in a clear, thorough, respectful, and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques.

• Maintains collaborative working relationships with community mental health and addiction services providers and peer organizations, as well as advisory groups, law enforcement, corrections, the courts and the State. 

• Represent program areas by participating in or coordinating internal or external committees and task forces; provide expert consultation to external agencies and committees, higher level staff. 

• Identify and resolve conflicts in service delivery, policy determinations, and multi-agency interactions. 

• Attend various county, regional or state policy advisory meetings as required to effect system improvement, integration and collaboration. 

• Work effectively across multiple systems and be responsive to diverse groups (i.e., cultural/ethnic, geographic and socio-economic).

Program Compliance Monitoring, Reporting and Quality Control 

• Monitor program compliance through chart reviews, supervision meetings with staff and administrative meetings. 

• Ensure compliance with Federal and State grant requirements. 

• Participate in audits and continuous quality improvement, as needed. 

• Develops and improves reports for programmatic monitoring. 

• Implements safety and health policies/procedures applicable to the program area and ensure employees supervised receive safety and health training. 

• Understand ethical behavior and business practices, and ensure that one's own behavior and the behavior of others is consistent with these standards and aligns with the values, policies, procedures, and objectives of the organization. 

• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with others, both internally and externally, to achieve the goals of the organization and contract requirements. 

• Develop policies and processes where improvements are needed to meet contract requirements. 

• Communicate with provider systems; provide technical assistance and direction when identified. 

• Analyze system gaps and recommend solutions to executive leadership/Division Director(s). Sets priorities for delivery system changes with leadership and partners. 

• Maintain current knowledge and expertise of Oregon Administrative Rules, interpret Oregon Administrative Rules, Oregon Revised Statutes and Coordinated Care Organization (CCO) contract language for contracted agency; educate staff and others on processes and direction of program around these external regulations.

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 ofthe selection processpage.

Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills*:

Education/Training: Master's degree from an accredited college or university in the mental health field with major coursework in social science, or a related field demonstrating the capacity for the required knowledge and skills to meet provider Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP-C) credentialing requirements as required by Oregon Administrative Rules (OARs) and the Mental Health & Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO) - more information can be found at MHACBO website. See qualified degrees listed below:

• Graduate degree in psychology.

• Graduate degree in social work.

• Graduate degree in a behavioral science field.

Experience/Certification:

• Three(3) to six (6) years of experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position. 

• Three(3) years of lead/supervisory experience.

• Clinical supervisors/managers in mental health programs shall meet QMHP-C requirements and have completed two (2) years of post-graduate clinical experience in a mental health treatment setting. 

Other: 

• 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.r application how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills.

• Appropriate Oregon Licensing Board LCSW, LCP, Clinical Psychologist

• Leadership experience in the crisis field

• Leads with race through actions and advocacy with internal programs, with community partners and across departments throughout the county.

• Demonstrate the ability to flex style when faced with myriad dimensions of culture in order to be effective across cultural context.  

• Respect and appreciation for ethnic and cultural diversity.

• Knowledge of challenges and barriers faced by those with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI) and the systems they encounter in Residential Services, Adult Protective Services and Crisis Services.  

• Ability to collaborate and build relationships to achieve positive work outcomes.

• Ability to maintain a safe and healthful workplace.

• High degree of resilience, is outcome driven and can thrive in an environment of rapid change while effectively managing pressure in an effective and professional manner.

*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 Resume demonstrating you meeting minimum qualifications (Required); AND

2. Attach a Cover Letter addressing the following (Required): 

• Demonstrate supervisory experience including working in court and legal systems; and

• How you meet the qualifications for this position; and 

3. Attach a copy of your (Required):

• Oregon QMHP-C Certification; and/or licensed Board of Oregon (LPC, LCSW, PhD,etc)

Note: The application, resume and cover letter should demonstrate your work experience/skills and how it is related to those shown in the Overview and To Qualify sections of the job announcement. Please be thorough, as these materials will be scored and determine your eligibility to advance in this recruitment process. 

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

• An evaluation of application materials to identify the most qualified candidates

• Consideration of top candidates/interviews

• Background, reference, and education checks

Note: Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Type of Position: This non-represented position is not eligible for overtime

Teleworking: At this time, this position is designated to “routine telework,” meaning you will be working remotely (from home) 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.

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.

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 Planand exploring ourCore Competencies for all County employees

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 theDisaster 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. 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.

In accordance with Oregon Law, Multnomah County is not collecting school attendance dates in the initial application process; please do not include these dates in your resume, cover letter and other application materials.

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:

[email protected]

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.

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