Forensic Exceptional Needs Care Coordinator

THE POSITION
Washington County Behavioral Health Division within the Department of Health and Human Services is recruiting for a Forensic Exceptional Needs Care Coordinator. This position will be providing care coordination to individuals under the who are determined as meeting criteria as per contract with the Oregon Health Authority. This position will also be conducting Civil Commitment investigations and Trial Visit monitoring.

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About the Opportunity:
This position will primarily serve adults with complex behavioral health needs under the Aid and Assist program who are meeting Choice Program eligibility with the primary goal of collaboration with the individual, system providers/partners, and other organizations providing supports. This role will also be conducting Civil Commitment investigations and will be a bridge between the Choice and Civil Commitment Programs.

This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule including working 2-3 days/week remotely.

We are looking for someone who possesses:

• Experience and commitment working with adults with complex behavioral health needs.
• Experience working with clients who are accessing higher levels of care in the community.
• In-depth understanding of Civil Commitment law.
• Experience interfacing with hospital psychiatric providers.
• Knowledge of providing behavioral health assessment and risk assessment.
• An understanding of the needs of the Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) community in Washington County.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and manage a variety of tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to complete documentation accurately in a timely manner.
• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with clients and system partners.
• Compassion and strengths-oriented approach.

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ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

Forensic Exceptional Needs Care Coordinator is a working title. This position is classified as a Senior Mental Health Services Coordinator. Classification descriptions are typically written broadly. To review this classification, please use this link: .

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

1. Meeting regularly with individuals open to Choice Program to coordinate care and develop plans to determine placement needs and support that may aid in the success of placement at the lowest level of care possible.
2. Serving as an informational resource for behavioral health providers and other community partners for assigned clients; specifically, regarding the history of needs in care and approaches that have proven successful.
3. Serving as an informational resource for involved family members and assigned guardians.
4. Participating in staff meetings in person or by phone for individuals assigned.
5. Developing knowledge of the service continuum available to specific clients open to Choice Program in Washington County.
6. Identifying specific services and supports that would be of a benefit to assigned clients
7. Providing Pre-Commitment services to those diagnosed with serious and persistent mental illness (SPMI) for the purpose of determining the need for involuntary hospital care.
8. Assessing individuals and determining if specific legal criteria are met for civil commitment. Based on the timelines set in Oregon Statutes, preparing thorough reports that are professional and support the determination made regarding commitment recommendations.
9. Providing Trial Visit monitoring for individuals who have been civilly committed by the court and are completing commitment in the community.
10. Traveling to various settings to meet with individuals and staff, including acute care facilities.
11. Maintaining positive, professional relationships with agency providers, system partners and hospitals serving this client population.
12. Providing coverage for co-workers during their absence to assure services are not disrupted due to such absence.
13. Documenting all services provided as described above and ensuring that documentation is current in the event someone would need to cover for an absence.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• A master's degree in a clinical field related to the diagnosis, etiology and treatment of mental health disorders; AND three (3) years of increasingly responsible mental health experience in assisting individuals with severe and persistent mental illness in accessing needed services and support; AND
• Must be certified by the Mental Health and Addictions Certification Board of Oregon as a Qualified Mental Health Professional or hold an approved clinical license and meet the criteria of a Qualified Mental Health Professional as defined in the Oregon Administrative Rules.

Additional Requirement:

• This position requires to receive the state certification as a Civil Commitment Investigator/Examiner within 60 days upon hired.

Background Investigation:

• Please be advised that this position is required to pass a criminal background check post offer.

Preferred Qualifications (Not required to be considered):

• Bilingual/multi-lingual

Please be clear and specific in the applicable sections of the employment application about how your background is relevant. This information must also be consistent with your supplemental question responses. Please note: Answers to the supplemental questions are typically evaluated separately from your application. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Washington County is committed to using a Merit-based System in which recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees is based on their relative knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Our commitment to you:

Washington County values a culture of equity, diverse perspectives, and life experiences. Our organization embraces innovation, collaboration and work-life harmony. We offer job stability, a comprehensive benefits package, and an opportunity to serve and support our diverse community. We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity and an inclusive workforce. Women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Steps of the process:

1. Apply today! In lieu of a resume, we ask that you complete and submit an online application, which will be used to screen for minimum qualifications (MQs) and to determine starting pay in accordance with the provision of the Oregon Equal Pay Law.
2. MQ Review: Human Resources will screen applications for MQs beginning the week after the posting closes. Additional preferred qualification(s) screening may be applied depending on the needs.
3. Panel Interview(s): Generally, the top 6 - 8 candidates will be invited to participate in a panel interview. Additional preferred qualifications screening may be applied prior to the interview step depending on the number of applications received.
4. Conditional Offer: A successful candidate is required to successfully clear a third-party background check as a pre-employment condition and Oregon State comprehensive background check as a condition of continuous employment.

Please note: candidates that are successful in the evaluation process may have their applications referred for additional vacancies in the same classification, or job family.

Veterans' Preference
If you are a Veteran and would like to be considered for a Veterans' preference for this recruitment, please review the instructions using this link: .

Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act
Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance please contact Human Resources 503-846-8606, or e-mail: at least 48 hours before any step in the recruitment and selection process for which you feel you need accommodation.

Status of Your Application
You will be advised by e-mail of your status at each step in the application process, from initial application to final employment disposition. Please note that Washington County communicates with all candidates via email. If you "opt out" or "unsubscribe" from email notifications in NEOGOV, it will impact our ability to communicate with you about this and other recruitments.

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