Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity. Pay Range: $37.86 - $46.58 Hourly Department: Health Department Job Type: Regular Represented Exemption Status: United States of America (Non-Exempt) Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified): The Opportunity: THIS WORK MATTERS! **When applying please be sure to follow ALL instructions under “Screening & Application”** The Aid & Assist Mental Health Consultant position is responsible for complex planning, coordination and advocacy with specialized mental health care needs who are legally/criminally exposed, with an emphasis on Aid and Assist clients. The duties of this position include consultation, assessments, and care coordination for individuals who are mentally ill and unable to aid and assist in defense of a legal case and require competency restoration services. Persons in this position will regularly communicate, coordinate, and collaborate with Courts, attorneys, jail, Oregon State Hospital (OSH), Oregon Health Authority (OHA), community based service providers, and other stakeholders regarding the needs of individuals who are unable to aid and assist. Individuals in this role will be involved in care coordination for clients and the completion of referrals. Duties include timely documentation of all client interactions, timely completion and filing of tasks required by the Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS), Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR), and Court order, and keeping program tracking up to date. As the Aid & Assist Mental Health Consultant, other duties will include: Assessment, Consultation, Care Coordination, and Referral Actions Intensive care and case coordination, direct consultation, oversee, evaluate and coordinate behavioral health services performed by internal and community providers, and conducts consultations for Coordinated Diversion and Choice eligible clients with complex needs including clients with specialized mental health care needs to ensure that client needs are appropriately and adequately addressed by service providers. Complete mandated functions and services including consultation, evaluation, needs assessment, care coordination, making referrals, and care recommendations for adults who exhibit severe emotional disturbances, substance abuse, criminal behavior and are unable to aid and assist in defense of legal charges against them. Ensure timely coordination with all partner agencies and respond to requests for intensive care coordination services. Provide services as required by legal and contractual mandate to help restore individuals’ competency to stand trial. Services required can occur while a person is in jail custody, in the State Hospital, or in the community. Interview clients for the completion of Community Consultations as ordered by the Court. Initiate, attend, and participate in regularly scheduled and urgent/impromptu staffings to collaboratively problem solve any barriers to services/discharge planning. Locate and assist with arranging specialty mental health services, as appropriate, upon request by client, physician or provider, to ensure that client needs are appropriately and adequately addressed. Exchange risk assessments for clients with physicians or providers to increase the knowledge of overall risk of specific clients who have been identified with a mental health diagnosis to determine if specialty service is appropriate under the client's treatment plan. Documentation and Meetings Regularly communicate with the Aid & Assist Team and the court regarding consultation findings, status updates related to referrals, care planning, and client adherence to community restoration orders. Communicate at least every thirty (30) days with each client receiving competency restoration at Oregon State Hospital and communicate monthly with OSH staff who are assigned to the care team of each Multnomah County client. Document all coordination efforts in the electronic health record (Evolv NX), including, but not limited to, communication with service/placement providers, member/provider contacts and meeting attendance/staffing. Complete court ordered tasks and make court filings within the statutory and/or court ordered judicial time frames. Make and document required contact with clients committed to OSH for competency restoration. Charting and Records Track client information, status, referrals, treatment needs, and internal and external partner/provider decisions and recommendations in order to report out to managed or coordinated care organizations for funding or charge-back actions, grant requirements, etc. Provide clinical recommendations to community partners regarding needs and recommendations for services needed. Collect and review medical, mental health, and social information from treatment records and medical charts, make clinical observations and present findings and recommendations at internal and external stakeholder meetings. As a newly hired Aid & Assist Mental Health Consultant , you will receive a one-time New Hire Recruitment and Retention Incentive payment of $1,500 on your first paycheck. The incentive will be prorated based on the position's FTE status. TO QUALIFY: We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant. For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED): Education/Certification: Must meet the standards of Qualified Mental Health Professional - (QMHP - C) with the Mental Health & Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MACBOOK) - more information can be found at MHACBO website. Current QMHP - C, and/or licensed Board of Oregon (LPC, LCSW, PHD,etc). Graduate degree in psychology or Graduate degree in social work or counseling or Graduate degree in a behavioral science field Other: This position requires a background investigation, which may include being fingerprinted. Valid Driver's License. Requires use of personal vehicle or vehicle from fleet to travel to assigned sites. Preferred Qualifications/ Transferable Skills*: You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/ transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Licensed Board of Oregon (LPC, LCSW, PHD,etc). Knowledge of challenges and barriers faced by those with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI) and the systems they encounter in Residential Services, Adult Protective Services and Crisis Services. Lead with race through actions and advocacy with internal programs, with community partners and across departments throughout the county. Demonstrate the ability to flex style when faced with myriad dimensions of culture in order to be effective across cultural context. Respect and appreciation for ethnic and cultural diversity. Ability to collaborate and build relationships to achieve positive work outcomes. Ability to maintain a safe and healthful workplace. High degree of resilience, is outcome driven and can thrive in an environment of rapid change while effectively managing pressure in an effective and professional manner. *Transferable skills: Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experience that are relevant for this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position. SCREENING & EVALUATION (REQUIRED): The Application Packet: You must submit ALL requested items below. Failure to do so will be deemed as an incomplete application. 1. Attach a Resume demonstrating you meeting minimum qualifications; AND 2. Attach a Cover Letter addressing the following: Describe if you have any experience providing mental health services to diverse communities and experience working within systems of behavioral health regulatory oversight ; AND How you meet the qualifications for this position; AND 3. Attach a copy of your QMHP-C and/ or Board of Oregon Licensure (if applicable) Note: The application, resume and cover letter should demonstrate your work experience/skills and how it is related to those shown in the Overview and To Qualify sections of the job announcement. Please be thorough, as these materials will be scored and determine your eligibility to advance in this recruitment process. The Selection Process: For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page. We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows: Initial review of minimum qualifications Resume and Cover Letter Review Phone screen Consideration of top candidates Background, reference Note: Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Type of Position: This hourly union-represented position is eligible for overtime Type: Represented FLSA: Non-Exempt Applying for this posting will give you the opportunity to be placed on the eligible list for future opportunities for Mental Health Consultant positions as positions for these programs become available. The eligible list created from this recruitment may be used to fill regular, full or part time, temporary, and limited duration assignments. Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't 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: Caitrin Thomaselli Email: caitrin.thomaselli@multco.us Phone: 1 (971) 4218257 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: 6365 - Mental Health Consultant Current Multnomah County employees must apply within Workday We're glad you are considering a career that gives back and supports the community. Working for Multnomah County means having the opportunity to make a real difference in the community, no matter what position you hold. 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