APS Screener - Mental Health Consultant - On-Call, Behavioral Health Division

Multnomah County•Portland, OR

8d•$41 - $51

About The Position

The Multnomah County Health Department is hiring an on-call Adult Protective Services (APS) Screener - Mental Health Consultant to screen and investigate APS referrals and determine whether reports meet statutory abuse definitions under Oregon Administrative Rules. As a designee of the State, the consultant performs protective services assessments for individuals with mental health concerns, makes recommendations and referrals, evaluates risk, and prepares detailed, time-sensitive documentation and reports. The MH APS Program operates during regular business hours. This on-call assignment fills shifts Monday through Friday, between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m.; there is no guaranteed number of hours, and work is as needed. The selected candidate must be available for paid, full-day training January 11–15 in the Salem, Oregon area. The position is temporary, hourly, union-represented, non-exempt, and eligible for overtime.

Requirements

Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or a behavioral science field.
Meet the standards for a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP-R) with the Mental Health & Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO).
Hold a current QMHP-R and/or an applicable Oregon Board license or credential (examples listed include LPC, LCSW, LMFT, CSWA, LPC Associate, and PhD).
Obtain Core Competency Certification within two months of hire; required OTIS training is scheduled January 11–15.
Complete a background investigation, which may include fingerprinting.
Submit a completed online application, a resume demonstrating minimum qualifications, a cover letter addressing the specified topics, and a copy of the QMHP-R and/or Oregon Board licensure, if applicable.
Be available for the paid full-day training January 11–15 in the Salem, Oregon area.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrate leadership on racial equity through actions and advocacy within internal programs, with community partners, and across County departments.
Adapt communication and work style across varied cultural contexts.
Show respect for and appreciation of ethnic and cultural diversity.
Collaborate and build relationships to achieve positive work outcomes.
Use computers fluently, including learning multiple electronic health records and switching among several programs.
Help maintain a safe and healthy workplace.
Demonstrate resilience, focus on outcomes, and ability to manage pressure professionally in a rapidly changing environment.

Responsibilities

Screen calls and emails using Oregon Administrative Rules definitions of abuse appropriate to the alleged victim’s setting and care environment.
Enter screenings into the Central Abuse Management (CAM) system and consult with the Office of Training, Investigations and Safety (OTIS).
Consult with case managers and providers to support client safety, and notify local law enforcement when a crime is suspected.
Develop and document safety plans, while contributing to continuous improvement, policy development, and workflow innovation in the screening process.
Participate regularly in individual and group supervision, using it to evaluate strengths, identify growth areas and training needs, discuss program goals, and support professional development.
Review State and County training recordings as required.
Participate in team shadowing during onboarding, administrative rule updates, new protocol implementation, or as otherwise needed.