Behavioral Health Coordinator II Community Action Reentry Services

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Behavioral Health Coordinator II provides behavioral health leadership and coordination within MWVCAAs re-entry programs delivering integrated housing-focused behavioral health services to individuals enrolled in the Housing 360 Pilot program. This position plays a key role in implementing MWVCAA Housing 360 Pilot Program supporting behavioral health integration after-hours mental health crisis response cross-system collaboration and housing stability outcomes for individuals exiting incarceration. The Behavioral Health Coordinator II also provides clinical guidance and support to program staff and may be to work various shifts outside of their regular schedule including night and weekends to ensure timely crisis intervention and continuity of care.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Masters degree in Counseling Social Work or a related behavioral health field with current Oregon licensure and at least two years of relevant experience in behavioral health or social services.
• Experience working with high-acuity populations including individuals experiencing homelessness serious mental illness substance use disorders and/or justice-involved or re-entry populations.
• Experience providing or coordinating mental health crisis response including risk assessment de-escalation and stabilization in shelter or community-based settings.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

CERTIFICATES LICENSES REGISTRATIONS

• Driver qualifications are for this position. Valid driver license insured vehicle available for use on the job and a satisfactory drive record for the previous three years are .
• Current valid Oregon license in a behavioral health discipline permitting independent clinical practice maintained in good standing throughout employment.
• Candidate must pass a comprehensive MWVCAA background screening prior to employment.
• Candidate must pass pre-employment and random drug/alcohol screenings.
• CPR and AED certification required or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Proficiency in electronic documentation systems including Microsoft Word Excel Outlook databases and web-based platforms with the ability to document services and outcomes accurately and in compliance with program and funding requirements.
• Knowledge of behavioral health best practices including trauma-informed care harm reduction motivational interviewing and housing-focused service models.
• Ability to interpret and apply program policies procedures and governmental regulations while supporting client-centered services delivery.
• Strong clinical judgement and decision-making skills including the ability to assess risk prioritize safety and respond effectively to mental health crises in shelter housing and community-based settings.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced high-acuity environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as .

• Conducts behavioral health needs and risk assessments and develops individualized housing-focused support plans to address client needs goals and barriers to housing stability.
• Provides clinical judgement and guidance to program leadership and staff based on assessment findings incident trends and emerging behavioral health needs.
• Responds to mental health crises employing de-escalation techniques and making timely decisions to promote safety for participants staff and the broader community.
• Collaborates with program leadership to develop implement and refine assessment tools protocols and response practices recommending modifications as needed.
• Participates in leadership and multidisciplinary meetings to provide behavioral health insight related to program operations incidents and client outcomes.
• Monitors participant progress and maintains complete accurate timely and defensible documentation including assessments case notes incident records and resident files sufficient to withstand internal review external monitoring and audit in accordance with agency policy funder requirements and applicable law.
• Coordinates and facilitates behavioral healthinformed groups workshops and supportive activities adapting content based on engagement acuity and individual or group needs.
• Provides clinical guidance and support to resident services staff reinforcing adherence to agency safety policies trauma-informed practices and appropriate response protocols.
• Maintains active collaboration with co-located and community partners including behavioral health providers housing programs and other system partners to support coordinated service delivery.
• Supports agency and program strategic goals by embracing trauma-informed care motivational interviewing recovery-oriented approaches coordinated assessment and harm reduction practices.

Other

• Consistent punctuality and reliable attendance are essential requirements for this role.
• Ability to work effectively and maintain positive professional relationships with team members and clients.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

There are no supervisory duties in this position.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to reach and/or extend to access materials or equipment.
• Ability to sit stand walk and move through a range of positions (including bending reaching stooping kneeling and crouching) across shelter housing office community and outdoor environments for extended periods of time.
• Ability to frequently use hands and arms for computer work documentation and operation of standard office equipment.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds such as files supplies or personal belongings with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle and travel locally between program sites and community locations including during inclement weather reduced visibility and varying road conditions as .
• Ability to respond effectively to urgent or emergent situations including maintaining focus emotional regulation and physical presence in dynamic or unpredictable environments.
• Ability to navigate uneven ground and/or varying housing settings.
• Ability to walk or stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to ascend and descend stairs safely and repeatedly.
• Ability to navigate multiple floors with or without the use of an elevator when necessary.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Work occurs across shelter housing community and outdoor settings serving individuals experiencing homelessness substance use disorder serious mental illness crisis-related or unpredictable behaviors and individuals with current or prior involvement in the criminal justice system.
• Position may require field-based work including street outreach encampment engagement and response outside traditional office setting and may involve exposure to inclement weather uneven terrain and variable environmental conditions.
• Role requires responsiveness to urgent situations including travel on-site intervention and coordination with law enforcement and emergency medical services.
• Position requires flexibility in scheduling including nontraditional work hours such as nights weekends and holidays as well as schedule adjustments and mandatory recall to meet program and client needs.
• Potential exposure to unsanitary conditions bodily fluids and communicable diseases; use of PPE may be per agency policy.

MWVCAA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race religion color national origin sex sexual orientation gender expression age veterans and people with disabilities or any other protected category. We welcome all people to join us in achieving our Mission. If you require any assistance in the application process or reasonable accommodations to perform the essential duties of the position please notify a member of our team at .

Pre-employment background and drug screening is required.

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