Mental Health Consultant

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!

The Mental Health Consultant - KSA African American (AA) Provide mental health services at school based sites to students who are at risk of or who are experiencing a mental health disorder and to provide Prevention, Education and Outreach activities to support positive mental health development to students, staff and families. The primary population served is uninsured or Medicaid eligible. This position is assigned to Jefferson HS for the school year. Position requires an African American KSA: Specifically knows about and has experience working with the African American Community

**This position is 32 hours per week, Monday through Thursday (in person)**

This recruitment is open until filled. The first application review will be completed 9/15/2025 then every two weeks after that (please apply as soon as possible in order to be considered for this position).

Note: The eligible list created from this recruitment may be used to fill regular, full or part time, temporary, and limited duration assignments for other available Mental Health Consultant positions.

As the Mental Health Consultant - KSA AA, duties will include:

Clinical Services

• Provides direct mental health services to students, their families, and school staff to address a range of mental, behavioral, social, and familial challenges

• Services include triage and referral to community services, outreach and engagement

• Conducts mental health assessments to determine a DSM diagnosis, and then develops a corresponding service plan

• Enrolled clients may receive individual, group and/or family therapy, psycho-educational group therapy, environmental intervention, case management and care coordination 

• Clinicians utilize outcome based care to inform and track clinical progress 

• Has knowledge and utilization of clinical tools for assessment

• Ensures all clinical documentation is completed within required time-lines according to federal, state, department and division policies and procedures 

• Clinicians shares clinical  information with the Multnomah County Student Health Center program and other partners per program guidelines and policies 

• Understands African Americans cultural/racial/ethnic factors, including systemic advantage or disadvantage; generational trauma, and any factors related to non dominant culture affecting mental health and treatment

Mental Health Coordination, Planning, and Consultation 

• Provides guidance and planning to a variety of school staff, including principals, administrators, counselors, psychologists, and teachers

• Consults with individuals like physicians, child welfare workers, and juvenile justice personnel on mental health matters

• Clarifies different levels of mental health care and helps interpret diagnostic terms and psychological tests to aid in case planning

Preventive Mental Health Services 

• Provides preventive mental health services (classroom presentations about conflict resolution, parent education presentations, parenting classes, etc.) to school age children, adolescents and families and the community at large 

• Collaborates with school staff for time limited psycho-educational groups or facilitation of support groups that serve a preventative, educational or outreach service related to positive mental health development

Team Participation and Administrative Tasks 

• Participates in group supervision with the clinical supervisor or lead for the purpose of reviewing clinical cases 

• Attends required meetings and trainings

• Completes all required County, department, division and program administrative data (time sheets, mileage, etc.)

• Prepares and collects all required County, department, division and program quantitative data for tracking, contract compliance, and key result purposes

• Supervises graduate interns and completes evaluations in collaboration with course instructor

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 processpage.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Education/Certification: Must meet the standards ofQualified Mental Health Professional - (QMHP - R)with the Mental Health & Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO) - more information can be found at MHACBO website. QMHP - R within 30 days of hire, active QMHP - R, and/or licensed Board of Oregon (LPC, LCSW, PHD, etc.) AND

• Masters degree in psychology or

• Masters degree in clinical social work or counseling or

• Masters degree in a behavioral science field

Other:  

• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA): This position requires advanced knowledge and experience working with the African American community, providing behavioral health prevention support, direct services, care coordination to ensure culturally relevant behavioral health services, outreach and engagement expertise. This would be demonstrated by knowledge of the traditions, values and concerns of the community being served as well as the ability to identify specific examples of experience working directly with individuals and families who identify with the African American Community

• A driver’s license is 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..

• Appropriate Oregon Licensing Board LCSW, LCP etc.

• 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

• Lead 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

• 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 Resumedemonstrating you meeting minimum qualifications;AND

2. Attach a Cover Letteraddressing the following: 

• Demonstrate your experience working with diverse vulnerable populations; and school aged children, adolescents and their families providing mental health consultant services

• How you meet the qualifications for this position, including your current certifications; and 

• Why you are interested in the position; AND

3. Attach a copy of your QMHP-R Certification and/or Oregon Licensure if you have one, or state in your cover letter your ability to acquire one within 30 days of hire.

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 represented position is eligible for overtime

Type: Represented

FLSA: Non-exempt 

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.

Multnomah County offers an exceptional benefits package, including employer-funded retirement savings; health and dental insurance at very low cost to full-time employees and their dependents; paid parental leave; wellness programs; a focus on work-life balance; and much more. Find more details on our benefits website.

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 ourWorkforce Equity Strategic Planand exploring our Core Competenciesfor 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 the Disaster 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. 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:

Jahaira Ramos

Email:

[email protected]

Phone:

+1 (971) 6105392

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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