Health - Behavioral Health Directors Office Internship
Health - Behavioral Health Directors Office Internship
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Job Description
Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.
Pay Range:
$15.95 $30.00 HourlyDepartment:
Health DepartmentJob Type:
InternExemption Status:
United States of America (NonExempt)Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
April 15 2025
The Opportunity:
Behavioral Health Directors Office Internship
College to County Intern 2025 Health Department Behavioral Health Division
Pay Rate: $24 per hour
Job Type: Temporary College Intern
Duration: Summer 2025 Starting in June 12 weeks
Hours: 20 40 hours a week
Telework: Hybrid and Fully Remote Available
Building Physical Location: 209 SW 4th Ave. Portland OR 97204
Does This Position Require Driving a County Vehicle If so please explain why and frequency: N/A
TriMet Passes are available if transportation to County facilities is required.
Eligibility requirements and more details found on our College to County website.
What Does the Behavioral Health Division (BHD) Do
The Board of County Commissioners is the Local Mental Health Authority. Through that authority BHD oversees and manages all publiclyfunded behavioral health programs in the system of care whether provided directly or through contracted agencies. BHD is organized into 6 units:
The Community Mental Health Program (CMHP) which includes the Behavioral Health Resource Center and provides safety net and basic services to the adult population of the entire county.
Direct Clinical Services (DCS) which encompasses programs for children youth and families delivered directly by DCS staff. These services may be reimbursed by the local Coordinated Care Organization (CCO) by the state or by another funding source.
Care Coordination for adults and children who are Medicaid members funded by federal dollars through the local CCO as well as Choice funded by the state.
Addictions and Prevention which includes the Coordinated Care Pathway Center Providing Access to Hope (PATH) team substance use gambling and suicide prevention and contract management funded through the CCO grants and the state.
Quality Management which includes compliance quality improvement reporting billing and Evolv the Electronic Health Record for direct services by the BHD.
Office of Consumer Engagement (OCE) which is a team of peers including culturally specific engagement coordinators and specialists who ensure that Behavioral Health Programs and practices are consumer driven trauma informed and equitable.
Within BHD we strive to ensure program decisions are viewed through an equity lens prior to implementation; we routinely seek consumer input to ensure we are reflecting Multnomah Countys broad representation of communities and stakeholders. We aim to incorporate traumainformed practices and consider the impacts of programming on all residents especially focusing on communities of color and other traditionally marginalized groups.
Internship Description & Responsibilities:
The Multnomah County Health Department Behavioral Health Division Directors Office is seeking qualified candidate for a temporary paid internship position. This internship provides an excellent opportunity for an individual interested in enhancing their knowledge and experience in behavioral health and substance use disorder services project management and data analyses. Through mentorship and under general supervision the successful candidate will be responsible to complete specific projects and a variety of ongoing assignments to help develop their knowledge and skills.
Some of the various projects and responsibilities may include:
Refine the BHD Community Outreach Plan and the sponsorship tracking and swag tracking systems;
Draft BHD Community Outreach Training Program and BHD Community Outreach Policy and Procedure;
Coordinate division participation in Portland Pride event;
Organize a late summer allstaff equity related training; and
Assist with developing Systems Transformation Plan metric tools.
Learning Outcomes:
Gain a deeper understanding of the Behavioral Health System of Care.
Gain knowledge of the Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder continuums of care.
Connect community outreach and behavioral health awareness to measurable benefits for the division the Health Department and the wider community.
Enhance knowledge and skills in applying data driven approaches to ensuring effective behavioral health services.
Connect with key staff to deepen understanding of publicservice and build connections in the behavioral health professional field.
Receive valuable feedback on strengths and areas for improvement.
Education and Minimum Qualifications:
Candidates should have completed or enrolled in a college/university academic institution.
Ability to communicate with team participants and community partners via phone email or in person
Ability to both follow directions and work independently
Familiarity with Google Suite (e.g. Gmail Calendar Meet Drive Docs and Slides).
Promote a culture of respect inclusiveness and appreciation of diverse perspectives backgrounds and values. Link to: Equity and Empowerment Lens.
Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County we dont 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:
Cole WhitehurstEmail:
Phone:
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.
Job Profile:
8007 College InternRequired Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
