Health - Older Adult Behavioral Health Initiative Internship
Health - Older Adult Behavioral Health Initiative 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:
Older Adult Behavioral Health Initiative Internship
College to County Intern 2025 Behavioral Health Division & Aging Disability Veter Services Division Older Adult Behavioral Health Team
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
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: For this position youll need a vehicle in order to meet clients and complete outreach (in partnership with the APS Risk Case Manager). Meetings will occur throughout Multnomah County.
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 Behavioral Health APS Do
Some of our current work includes providing Older Adult Mental Health First Aid to the community planning a Motivational Interviewing Learning Intensive for county staff developing a specialty training series for Adult Care Home providers and supporting/attending the countys Death Cafes for Professionals.
Internship Description & Responsibilities:
Begin to plan December Loneliness event or alternative in person service provider networking event
In partnership with the Older Adult Behavioral Health Specialists improve content of current work:
Improve outreach documents including template for common email questions list of trainings offered
Improve trainings with review updates of data creation of accompanying worksheets
Improve organization and access of current work:
Maintain an up to date spreadsheet of clients supported through complex case consultation
Assist in maintaining community partnership databases
Centralize all team information regarding local training spaces and supplies
Support virtual and inperson trainings on topics related to older adult behavioral health
Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings
Other projects as opportunity & interest arise
Learning Outcomes:
Gain experience identifying the team for complex case meetings and assessing the needs of an individual who may be receiving services from several different systems
Develop an understanding of Behavioral Health Services and Aging Services in Multnomah County
Gain valuable applied experience and make connections in professional fields you are considering for career paths.
Connect with individuals and systems who are dedicated to serving the most vulnerable individuals & communities
Education and Minimum Qualifications:
Candidates should have completed or enrolled in a college/university academic institution.
Promote a culture of respect inclusiveness and appreciation of diverse perspectives backgrounds and values Link to Equity and Empowerment Lens
Experience or comfort with community outreach including in situations that require verbal deescalation.
Ability to communicate with customers and team members via phone email or in person
Ability to work cooperatively and develop effective working relationships with diverse work groups.
Ability to collaborate follow directions and work independently.
Familiarity with Google Suite (e.g. Gmail Calendar Meet Drive Docs and Slides).
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:
Intern
Employment Type
Full-Time
