Multnomah County·Portland, Oregon
Provide brief, solution-focused behavioral health interventions and psychotherapeutic care to patients within a primary care setting. Coordinate crisis stabilization, develop behavioral change plans, and collaborate with primary care provider teams.
Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.
$41.45 - $50.97 Hourly
Exemption Status: United States of America (Non-Exempt)
Closing Date: (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
This Work Matters!
As the Clinical Service Specialist, you are a part of the primary care treatment team that identifies, triages, and manages patients with medical and behavioral health needs within the primary care setting. In addition, the Behavioral Health Provider will provide skill training through psycho-education and patient education strategies and will develop specific behavioral change plans for patients and behavioral health protocols for target populations. Working with the care team in situations in which a patient may be experiencing a behavioral health crisis and take the lead to coordinate support and stabilization for the patient as well as continued monitoring of the patient's presenting behavior.
The position requires the applicant to be either a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW),Licensed professional counselor(LPC) or Psychologist in the state of Oregon.
An application/resume demonstrating you meet minimum qualifications, AND
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Provide brief (10-20 min), solution focused behavioral interventions with active development of Behavioral Change planning for patients referred to Behavioral Health via Medical Providers.
Provide follow up appointments to deliver psychotherapeutic care related to the mind/body connection with medical problem presentations.
Provide biopsychosocial assessment and evidenced-based psychotherapy interventions to patients across the lifespan with medical conditions to support their management of recovery from these conditions.
Inquire of current and past events, preference of care plan delivery, partnering with staff at the client level for a team approach, document decisions and next steps in the care process.
Provide mental health assessment, diagnosis, and brief evidenced-based psychotherapy usually lasting from 1-6 visits per episode of care to Primary Care patients with mental health and addictions problems across the lifespan.
Work with clients to set up a care plan and how to continue the plan even as visits may or may not continue with the Behavioral Health Consultant.
Complete all charting as needed and required by contacted funding sources: including assessments, progress notes, and billing
Be immediately available to the health center staff during working hours in the event of a psychiatric emergency or behavioral health emergency and take the lead around stabilization and follow up regarding the patient when clinically appropriate and safe.
Participate as a member of the health center staff in the event of any other kind of emergency.
Provide behavioral health consultation and education to the Primary Care Provider (PCP) teams regarding psychosocial treatments.
Partner with other providers and staff for each client and his/her/their needs to include family members and any other support systems for the client.
Individuals, couples and/or family consultation with patients including: Functional and strength based assessment and diagnosis Psychoeducation for patients and their support. system Medication adherence counseling and disease self management counseling
Motivational interviewing to develop behavioral strategies aimed at symptom reduction brief problem solving cognitive intervention aimed at modifying negative thinking and promoting self efficacy.
Provide case management services to patients receiving behavioral health services, particularly in terms of coordinating care with behavioral health community partners.
Maintain up to date notes and files per client event and interaction.
Provide consultation to and coordinate care of patients with health center primary care staff. Identify, refer, and advocate for patients needing specialty behavioral health service, and other services as needed.
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.
We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item in a section is labeled required. For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process [https://multco.us/jobs/selection-process].
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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.
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. [https://www.multco.us/benefits]
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 [https://www.multco.us/safety-trust-and-belonging-workforce-equity-initiative] and exploring our Core Competencies [https://multco-web7-psh-files-usw2.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/s3fs-public/MultCoreComp%20One%20Pager_0.pdf] for all County employees.
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 [https://www.multco.us/em/multnomah-county-employee-disaster-service-worker-information] page.
The eligible list created from this recruitment may be used to fill regular, full or part time, on call, temporary, and limited duration assignments.
Questions? Please contact the recruiter.
In accordance with Oregon Law [https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/HB3187], 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.
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 [https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf] is available for your reference.
Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
We request priority protected veteran referrals.
Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference. Review our veterans’ preference page [https://multco.us/jobs/veterans-preference-information-and-instructions] for details about eligibility and how to apply.
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?
christopher.bogan@multco.us
Phone: +1 (971) 4389901
Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.
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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