Multnomah County·Gresham, Oregon
Provide brief, solution-focused behavioral health interventions and psychotherapeutic care to patients within a primary care setting. Coordinate crisis stabilization and provide consultation to primary care provider teams regarding psychosocial treatments.
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!
Do you enjoy working in an environment that makes a meaningful difference in the lives of students?
Are you a champion at providing quality healthcare services to contribute to their well-being and academic success?
If so, read on, we have the perfect opportunity for you!
Our SHCs focus on holistic care, addressing not only physical but also mental and emotional health.
This approach allows for a more comprehensive and rewarding healthcare experience for our students.
As a Behavioral Health provider at SHC, you will provide integrated behavioral healthcare, risk and safety assessments, and support for patients in need of and or seeking out behavioral health services. The vision of SHC is to facilitate access to comprehensive preventive, primary, and mental healthcare for Multnomah County school-age youth to keep them healthy and ready to learn. The Program operates 9 SHCs in coordination with five school districts: David Douglas, Parkrose, Centennial, Reynolds, and Portland Public Schools, and the Behavior Health Division’s School Based Mental Health program.
This is a permanent .8 FTE position (40 hrs/wk and school winter, spring, and summer breaks off) with Student Health Centers (SHC) providing a patient facing BH clinical practice at two SHCS. You will receive healthcare benefits (Medical/Vision, Dental, free TriMet bus pass, and many more!).
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
Please be mindful of checking your email inbox for messages from the Recruiter as you may be emailed requesting additional information. If a response is not received in a timely manner your application may not be considered.
Provide evidence-based behavioral health services to health center patient populations
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 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.
Function as a clinical member of the health center's clinical teams
Act as health center's behavioral health expert and provide effective professional consultation
Improve population health outcomes by ensuring K-12 school age clients have access to behavioral health expertise as a usual part of primary care
Provide diagnostic assessment using the DSM, functional analysis, and risk assessment
Provide evidence-based cognitive, behavioral, and motivational interventions to health center clients with mental health concerns and health compromising behaviors
Identify the need for and support client referrals and care management needs
Responsible for relationship building with internal facing cross departmental and school partners and stakeholders.
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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