Job Description:

The Coordinated Diversion Oregon State Hospital (OSH) Liaison - Mental Health Consultant (MHC) position evaluates, investigates, determines, and reviews extended care coordination needs for clients with specialized mental health care needs who are legally/criminally exposed and who are currently residing at the Oregon State Hospital under .370 orders. The OSH Liaison - MHC promotes the availability and quality of individualized community-based services and supports, primarily housing. The position is integral to conduct clinical consultation and assessments to facilitate service coordination for individuals with Coordinated Diversion enrollment with serious mental health problems to limit institutionalized care and yet live in the least restrictive setting possible. The OSH Liaison - MHC evaluates and determines the best specialty services and culturally appropriate available resources with community providers, to meet the client treatment plan. The OSH Liaison - MHC works remotely from home and serves in the community.

 

As a newly hired Mental Health Consultant, you will receive a one-time New Hire Recruitment and Retention Incentive payment of up to $1,500 on your first paycheck. The incentive will be prorated based on the position's FTE status.

 

As the OSH Liaison - MHC , other duties will include:

 

Case Coordination, Consultations, Court Attendance, and Meeting Attendance

• Intensive care and culturally responsive case coordination, direct consultation, oversee, evaluate and coordinate behavioral health services performed by internal and community providers, and conducts evaluations for dually-enrolled Forensic Diversion and Choice eligible clients with complex needs including clients with specialized mental health care needs to ensure that client needs are appropriately and adequately addressed by service providers. 
• The client specialized health-care needs addressed may include complex medical needs, high health care needs, housing needs, special mental and physical healthcare needs and co-morbidities, multiple chronic conditions, behavioral health issues including chemical dependency, and those identified as requiring care coordination and specialized resources. 
• External partners may be discharge planners from state hospitals, residential treatment providers, Court systems, case managers, substance use disorder treatment providers, acute care settings, community corrections, police, and other mental health providers.
• Initiate, attend, and participate in regularly scheduled and urgent/impromptu meetings to collaboratively problem solve any barriers to services/discharge planning. 
• Locate and assist with arranging specialty mental health services, as appropriate, upon request by client, physician or provider, to ensure that client needs are appropriately and adequately addressed. 
• Exchange risk assessments for clients with physician or provider to increase the knowledge of overall risk of specific clients who have been identified with a mental health diagnosis to determine if specialty service is appropriate under the client's treatment plan. 
• Review authorization patterns for capacity and length of stay for housing or other needs

 

Documentation and Communication

• Document all coordination efforts in the electronic health record, including, but not limited to, communication with service/placement providers, member/provider contacts and meeting attendance/staffing. 
• Complete assessments based on clinical information to provide clinical input on level of need/placement, and gaps in care.

 

Charting and Records

• Track client information and treatment needs, internal and external partner/provider decisions and recommendations, etc., to report to managed or coordinated care organizations for funding or charge-back actions, grant requirements, etc. 
• Provide clinical recommendations to community partners regarding needs and recommendations for services needed. 
• Collect medical, mental health, and social information from treatment records and medical charts, make clinical observations and present findings and recommendations at internal and external stakeholder meetings.

Benefits:

$1500 Hiring Incentive

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.

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.

**Applying for this posting will give you the opportunity to be placed on the eligible list for future opportunities for Mental Health Consultant positions as they become available. The eligible list created from this recruitment may be used to fill regular, full or part time, temporary, and limited duration assignments.

 

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.

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.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education/Certification: Must have a Masters degree and meet the standards of the Qualified Mental Health Professional - (QMHP-R) with the Mental Health & Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO). Please visit the  MHACBO website to confirm your eligibility to apply. This position requires a QMHP - C within six (6) month of hire, and/or licensed Board of Oregon (LPC, LCSW, PHD,etc)

• Masters degree in psychology or
• Masters degree in social work or counseling or
• Masters degree in a behavioral science field

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..

• Appropriate Oregon Licensing Board LCSW, LCP, Clinical Psychologist (preferred)
• Screening and/or Investigator experience in an adult and/or child protective services  program.
• 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 Resume demonstrating you meeting minimum qualifications; AND

2. Attach a Cover Letter addressing the following: 

• Describe if you have any experience providing mental health services to diverse communities and experience working within systems of behavioral health regulatory oversight (eg. Oregon Administrative Rules, Oregon Revised Statutes, etc); AND
• Describe your experience providing brief, time-limited clinical services to diverse and vulnerable communities; AND
• How you meet the qualifications for this position; AND

3. Attach a copy of your QMHP and/ or Board of Oregon Licensure (if applicable)

 

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
• Resume and Cover Letter Review 
• Phone screen
• Consideration of top candidates
• Background, reference

 

Required Education and / or Certifications:

Minimum Qualifications (REQUIRED):

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.

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