Mental Health Specialist 3 Exceptional Needs Care Coordinator

Marion County requires onsite work. Remote work is not available.

This recruitment has been reopened for additional applicants and will remain open until filled. If you have already applied for recruitment #you do not need to reapply. New applicants are encouraged to submit applications as soon as possible as this recruitment may close at any time without further notice.

• $2000 bonus for employees new to Marion County starting on January 1 2024 through June 30 2025. Bonus will be included in employees first paycheck.

• Up to $3000 reimbursement of moving expenses
• Relocation bonus in the amount of $3000 (prorated based on FTE) as a onetime payment upon proof of Oregon residency.

The Choice Model Exceptional Needs Care Coordinator (ENCC) operates on a systems level across multiple service entities to provide services to individuals with complex needs and diagnoses including serious and persistent mental illnesses cooccurring substance use disorders and a variety of medical needs. The Mental Health Specialist 3 is an outward facing position at the state and local levels and is expected to make sound clinical decisions with complex cases and operate with a high degree of independence.

• Independently act as a liaison between Adult Behavioral Health (ABH) and various stakeholders involved in mental health care including Oregon State Hospital (OSH) acute care hospitals coordinated care organizations (CCO) Aging and People with Disabilities (APD) Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Services (IDD) other programs within Marion County Health & Human Services etc.
• Collaborate with individuals in the mental health system and stakeholders to assess individuals needs determine eligibility for services appropriateness of services and authorize enrollment for Choice Model services.
• Attend OSH Interdisciplinary Treatment (IDT) meetings for individuals.
• Participate in Ready to Transition determination with OSH IDT. Facilitate community transition upon discharge.
• Provide case specific consultation to providers and community partners including clinical recommendations for treatment services and risk reduction.
• Collaborate with acute care settings and act as CMHP delegate in authorizing requests for LongTerm Psychiatric Care
• Track utilization data of those admitted to the Oregon State Hospital and acute care hospitals and provides routine reports to Marion County Management.

Licensed Care/Residential Coordination

• Assess individuals needs determine eligibility for services appropriateness of services and authorize licensed care/residential placements.
• Identify and coordinate placements in appropriate licensed care settings within mental health and other systems (i.e. IDD APD) for individuals discharging from OSH acute care hospitals and/or residing in the community. This includes negotiation with Oregon Health Authority (OHA) to advocate for Rate Reviews for complex cases.
• Oversee completion of LSI and LOCUS assessments for licensed providers in order to support rate setting for licensed care.
• Organize facilitate and/or attend personcentered interdisciplinary team (IDT) treatment planning meetings for individuals enrolled in Choice Model services in collaboration with providers and agencies involved in individuals care.
• Authorize funding for Choice Model services and licensed care placements with supervisor guidance.
• Assess and identify individuals readiness to step down to lower levels of care/placement and service needs and gaps.
• Monitor residential capacity track referrals placements placement/discharge dates and utilization data.
• Provide clinical consultation in response to unusual incidents grievances and complaints within the residential system; this includes biannual training to providers on topics related to mental health.

• Review requests and conduct State Hospital interviews to write and review conditions of a Trial Visit.
• Log track and report Trial Visit of State Hospital data to Marion County PreCommitment Unit.
• Monitor adherence to Trial Visit conditions for OSH discharges within Marion County. Coordinate with the court system to complete Trial Visit revocation for those who violate these conditions.
• Coordinate Transfer of Jurisdictions between counties as needed.

Assessment & Treatment Planning

• Complete intake and annual comprehensive mental health assessments develop individualized treatment plans develop crisis prevention plans and direct provision of treatment services.
• Provide therapeutic intervention and intensive services to individuals requiring advanced clinical skills.

Documentation

• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with Federal State County and treatment program requirements under the direction of the clinical supervisor.
• Meet performance expectations for time and billing standards.
• Compile and submit Choice Model reports to the Oregon Health Authority.

Miscellaneous

• Participate fully as a member of the Marion County Adult Behavioral Health team as a supportive reliable positive collaborative and professional team member.
• Work with a team of clinicians and supervisor for clinical supervision treatment planning staff and departmental meetings and trainings.
• May provide lead direction to a specific team which includes work coordination consultation and coaching.
• May take primary responsibility for handling special projects which may require extensive administration and coordination.
• May represent the agency on internal or external committees as requested by the supervisor.
• May provide mental health and/or substance use disorders education and training to other staff.
• May represent the agency on internal or external committees as requested by the supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

1. Masters degree in psychology social work recreational therapy music therapy art therapy or a behavioral science field; OR Bachelors degree in nursing or occupational therapy and licensed by the State of Oregon; AND
2. Oneyear postgraduate mental health experience and two years additional specialized training or experience specific to the position; ORThree years of postgraduate mental health experience.

• Must be either 1 licensed by the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors 2 licensed by the Oregon Board of Licensed Social Workers or 3 credentialed or registered through the Mental Health and Addiction Counseling Board of Oregon (MHACBO) as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) within the first 30 days of employment. Applicants may be required to pass a practical knowledge and skills assessment as part of the interview process.
• Must possess a current drivers license in the applicants state of residence and an acceptable driving history. Marion County will obtain a copy of the driving record for all qualified applicants from Driver and Motor Vehicle Services and review the driving record according to the Marion County policy and procedure for Driving on County Business. The policy can be found at: is a safety sensitive/special needs position. Final candidates selected for this position will be required to pass a preemployment drug screen including testing for . The Marion County Drug and Alcohol Use and Testing Policy can be found at: finalist for this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check; however conviction of a crime may not necessarily disqualify an individual for this position.
• This assignment is represented by a union.
• This is a fulltime position which is not eligible for overtime.
• Typical Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00 am 5:00 pm with flexibility depending upon the needs of the department and program.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Thorough knowledge of systems of care community resources coordination of care the techniques and principles of psychological behavioral addictive social and neurological disorders and the application of psychological treatment to such disorder. Knowledge of and ability to function within a professional code of ethics. Skill and ability in treatment of individuals with mental health or alcohol and drug services treatment needs; evaluate psychiatric or alcohol and drug services; take part in diagnostic and treatment planning conferences at a systems level; provide recommendations and assessment with a high degree of independence; prepare concise and complete clinical reports and individual records in a professional and timely manner.

We offer tuition assistance for employees interested in professional development towards a profession in behavioral health.

• Up to $20000 to reimburse for tuition licensure and/or other educational expenditures. According to the Marion County Administrative policies regarding tuition payments. The policy can be found at:Marion County Tuition Payment Policy 303

PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS
Marion County is a qualifying public employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program fulltime employees working at the County may qualify for forgiveness of the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan. Questions about your loan eligibility should be directed to your loan servicer or the US Department of Education.

VISA SPONSORSHIP
Marion County does not offer VISA sponsorship. Within three days of hireyou will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Securitys I9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. Marion County is an EVerify employer and will use EVerify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States.

VETERANS PREFERENCE
Applicants are eligible to use Veterans Preference when applying with Marion County in accordance with ORS 408.225 408.230 and 408.235 and OARand. Preference will be awarded only if the applicant meets the minimum requirements of the position and attaches the required documentation at the time of application.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR VETERANS PREFERENCE

• One of the following:
  • MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215; OR
  • Letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs indicating receipt of a nonservice connected pension; OR
  • Certification that discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate.

• In addition to one of the above documents Disabled Veterans must also submit one of the following:
  • A copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs; OR
  • Certification that medical separation from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate.

You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website at County is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Veteran and Disability employer committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce.

Applicants with a disability may request reasonable accommodation through Human Resources in any step of the process to assist them in demonstrating their qualifications to perform the duties of the position for which they are applying. Please emailHuman Resourcesif you wish to request an accommodation.