Behavioral Health Specialist I, Outpatient Case Manager presso Deschutes County Human Resources, OR

About the Department

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT: 
Deschutes County Health Services supports over 400 staff in Behavioral and Public Health programs working to promote and protect the health and safety of the community in a broad variety of community-based settings.
 
Deschutes County Behavioral Health (DCBH) is the Community Mental Health Program providing safety net and core clinical services for community members in Deschutes County dealing with mental health and substance use conditions. DCBH is also a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). As such, DCBH relies on multi-disciplinary teams to provide innovative, evidence-based, recovery-oriented services in behavioral healthcare settings co-located with physical health providers.
 
To hear from staff about working at Deschutes County Behavioral Health, please click HERE.  

ABOUT THE COUNTY: 
We know where you choose to live, work and play matters. Deschutes County is one of the largest employers in Central Oregon and the largest municipal government in the region. Our dedicated and passionate workforce of more than 1,250 employees provide County services in a number of departments, divisions, and offices.  
 
Located in the heart of Central Oregon, between the towering Cascade Mountain Range to the west and the high desert plateau to the east, Deschutes County is the outdoor recreation capital of Oregon. We enjoy a renowned quality of life, with big-city opportunities and small-town neighborhoods.
 
We hope you’ll consider joining our talented team.

ABOUT THE JOB:
Deschutes County is accepting applications for a Behavioral Health Specialist I, Outpatient Case Manager for the Outpatient Team in Redmond, OR. This team focuses on providing services to clients throughout their lifespan who have mental health and co-occurring substance use conditions. This position will focus on providing out-patient services to underserved individuals and families in our community with identified mental health and/or substance use disorders. The incumbent will provide support, advocacy, and collaboration for individuals and families with multiple needs.
 
Key Responsibilities: 

• Assessing needs and performing care coordination.
• Providing case management and supportive services throughout the Central Oregon area, within community settings or at clients' homes. 
• Participating in team meetings and case consultations where strengths and needs are identified and safety planning occurs.
• Assisting/supporting behavioral health professionals.
• Providing for continuity of care. 
• Coordination and consultation with medical clinics and insurance companies.

What You Will Bring: 
Knowledge of or experience with:

• Effectively prioritize tasks in a fast-paced high-demand environment.
• Balance a schedule which often requires working with several challenging situations at once.
• Work effectively in a team setting as well as independently.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, their family members, co-workers, providers and other agencies.

*This job posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and functions.

Notification to all candidates will be sent via email and/or text only. Please opt in for text messaging or check your email and your Governmentjobs.com account for application status.
 
Additional information regarding the position may be found by clicking here.

Position Duties

$5,186.61 to $6,950.54 per month for a 172.67 hour work month. Excellent County benefit package when eligible. This union-represented position is available immediately.

BENEFITS:
Our robust health plan is offered at a minimal cost of $95 per month for employee only or $116 per month for employee plus dependents, which includes an innovative on-site clinic, pharmacy, and wellness and wellbeing services. Additionally, we include life insurance, retirement (PERS), generous paid time-off (14-18 hours/month to start, pro-rated for part-time), holidays, and professional development opportunities. Please click HERE for full benefit details.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral sciences field; 
• OR any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills and knowledge to perform the essential functions of the job. 

There are registration/certification requirements under the Mental Health and Addiction Counseling Board of Oregon (MHACBO) that apply to Qualified Mental Health Associates (QMHA) hired by Deschutes County Health Services (DCHS). Please see website for information on these requirements: https://mhacbo.org/en/.
 
There is no need to take action at this point. More information will be provided to candidates who progress to the final stage of the interview process. Registration and/or certification must be received within 14 days of hire date. Fees will be paid by DCHS if the candidate selected for the position meets the criteria for registration/certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• CADC credentialing.
• Experience working with individuals with a variety of mental health disorders and/or addiction issues. 
• Experience providing case management and procuring services and benefits from a variety of community programs.
• Experience working with electronic health records and systems.
• Experience working with medical issues or in a medical setting.

Other Qualifications

Driving is a requirement for this position. Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Oregon driver's license within 30 days of hire date. The employment offer will be contingent upon presentation of an acceptable and verifiable driver's license, pre-employment screening for criminal history, driving history, and controlled substances (NOTE: Positive test results for marijuana use may result in rescission of a contingent offer of employment). This screening must be completed with satisfactory findings in order for a formal offer of employment to be extended.

Must be willing to work a flexible schedule when necessary, to meet client and department needs.

Must have dependable transportation and be able and willing to drive throughout Deschutes County in sometimes adverse weather conditions.

NOTE: Per OAR 407-007-0000 to 407-007-0100 this position requires a Criminal Background check through the State Background Check Unit/Orchards, which may also include being fingerprinted. These rules provide for the reasonable screening under ORS 181A.195, 181A.200, 409.027 AND 413.036 of the County’s employees to determine if they have a history of specific criminal behavior identified in federal or state law or rules such that they should not be allowed to work, be employed, or perform in positions covered by these rules. Please click HERE to review Criminal Records Check Rules. All offers of employment for this position are contingent upon the candidate receiving final approval from the State Background Check Unit/Orchards to work in this position.

Physical Requirements: Requires sufficient ambulatory ability to drive throughout Deschutes  County and to provide face-to-face services in a variety of settings in the community, including but not limited to hospitals, jails, clinics, client homes, and community and residential settings within required response times. Must have the ability to work in an office that is environmentally controlled; possess sufficient hand coordination to perform keyboarding and data entry; arm/hand movements to retrieve work materials and operate a variety of general office equipment; and an ability to sit, walk, stoop, bend, kneel, reach, stand, grasp, talk, hear, see, and lift up to 10 pounds on an occasional basis.

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