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!
Join us at Multnomah County Health Department, where we are seeking individuals who embody leadership, achievement, and action in a dynamic and ever-evolving environment. Our mission is at the heart of everything we do: to collaborate with communities, advance health equity, safeguard the most vulnerable, and foster health and wellness for all. Guided by our core values of Compassion and Care, Empowerment, Racial Equity, Creativity, and Integrity, we strive to create a workplace culture characterized by respect, trust, and understanding for the incredibly diverse populations 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 in Integrated Clinical Services where we provide quality health services for people who experience barriers to accessing care. The vision of Integrated Clinical Services is to provide services that are integrated and connected to support optimal health, reducing wait times, and optimizing access. The Multnomah County Community Health Clinics provide comprehensive primary care and behavioral health services to diverse, low-income, uninsured, and underinsured residents of Multnomah County. Each position in our Community Health Clinics plays an active role in advancing health equity and eliminating health disparities in our communities.
The Behavioral Health Provider (BHP) position provides direct clinical services to Primary Care patients. Services provided include brief assessment and evidenced based psychotherapy interventions for patients living with medical, mental health, and substance use disorders. This includes performing advance, comprehensive assessment and analysis of complex psycho-social factors and coordination for patients receiving medication supported recovery. As a member of the Primary Care medical team, the BHP provides a vital consultation role to team members. The BHP regularly advises Primary Care providers and medical team members on the full-spectrum of behavioral health and substance use conditions/diagnoses and appropriate/available behavioral health and substance use treatment options. The position requires the applicant to be either a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Oregon. The position is located in the North East Health Center Primary Care Clinic, which is a covered Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) under the Bureau of Primary Health Care and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services of the United States Department of Health and Human Services.
The position creates a work culture of respect, trust and understanding for the highly diverse populations the Community 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. Multnomah County Community Health Center values include Compassion and Care, Empowerment, Racial Equity, Connection, and Integrity for our staff and the communities we serve.
As the Behavioral Health Provider, other duties include:
Medical Care
Empower Patients' Holistic Healing: Guide primary care patients of all ages through evidence-based psychotherapy interventions, fostering resilience and recovery from medical conditions through a biopsychosocial lens.
Personalized Care Architect: Tailor care plans to each patient's unique needs and preferences, collaborating closely with primary care teams to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered support.
Mind-Body Connection Expert: Leverage your deep understanding of the interplay between physical and mental health to optimize treatment plans and patient outcomes.
Flexible Care Innovator: Embrace a dynamic hybrid model of care, seamlessly blending in-person visits with telehealth/telemedicine to provide accessible and convenient support to patients.
Mental Health and Health Compromising Behavior Care
Make a Real Difference: Provide vital mental health and substance use support to patients of all ages, utilizing evidence-based psychotherapy to empower individuals on their journey to recovery.
Trauma-Informed Care Champion: Create a safe and supportive environment where patients feel heard and understood, guiding them through personalized care plans that foster long-term well-being.
Crisis Intervention Expert: Step in during critical moments, offering immediate assessment and intervention for individuals facing suicidal thoughts or other safety concerns, ensuring their well-being.
Complex Case Navigator: Tackle intricate cases with confidence, conducting advanced behavioral health assessments, coordinating multi-faceted care plans, and supporting patients through their recovery journeys, including those receiving medication-supported treatment.
Consultation
Transform Patient Care: Empower primary care teams with your expertise in behavioral health consultation, bridging the gap between physical and mental well-being for holistic patient outcomes.
Collaborative Care Champion: Foster a network of support around each patient, collaborating seamlessly with providers, staff, family members, and community resources to address the unique needs of every individual.
Knowledge Catalyst: Drive continuous improvement within primary care teams by sharing your insights on psychosocial treatments, behavioral barriers, and evidence-based practices, while staying at the forefront of culturally sensitive care and community engagement.
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*:
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. Requirements are determined at the time of recruitment based on responsibilities of the individual position and business needs of the department.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Oregon Board of Licensed Social Workers)
Licensed Professional Counselor (Oregon Board of Professional Counselors and Therapist)
*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/ 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. Please clearly explain on your application how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills.
Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC)
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.
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. Submit an Online Application and attach a Resume & Coverletter demonstrating you meet minimum qualifications; AND
2. Attach a Cover Letter addressing the following:
Demonstrate your experience leading multicultural and diverse teams; and
How you meet the qualifications for this position; and
Why you are interested in the position
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 non-represented position is not eligible for overtime
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 our Workforce Equity Strategic Plan and exploring our Core Competencies for all County employees.
Teleworking (if applicable): At this time, this position is designated to “routine telework,” meaning you will be working remotely (from home) most of the time. As with all routine telework positions, employees may be required to come into the office on occasion or visit a location in the community. The designation of Routine Telework may be subject to change at a future time.
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.
Note: The eligible list created from this recruitment may be used to fill regular, full or part time, on call, temporary, and limited duration assignments.
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:
Christopher Bogan
Email:
[email protected]Phone:
+1 (971) 4389901
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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