APS Screener - Mental Health Consultant - On-Call, Behavioral Health Division
About The Position
Multnomah County Health Department is seeking a compassionate, dedicated social worker or mental health professional to serve as an Adult Protective Service (APS) Screener - Mental Health Consultant. The role screens and investigates APS referrals to determine whether reports meet statutory abuse definitions under the Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR). As a designee of the State, the consultant carries out statutory responsibilities related to abuse and neglect allegations, conducts protective services assessments for people with mental health concerns, makes recommendations and referrals, evaluates risk, and prepares detailed, time-sensitive documentation and reports. This is an on-call assignment with no guaranteed hours. The MH APS Program operates during regular business hours, and this position fills shifts as needed Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. The successful candidate must be available for required paid, full-day training January 11–15 in the Salem, Oregon area. The position is hourly, union-represented, non-exempt, and eligible for overtime. It is temporary and offers no benefits. The recruitment may also create an eligible list for future Mental Health Consultant openings.
Requirements
- A master’s degree and eligibility for Qualified Mental Health Professional - Registered (QMHP-R) status with the Mental Health & Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO).
- A current QMHP-R credential and/or applicable Oregon Board licensure (examples listed include LPC, LCSW, LMFT, CSWA, LPC Associate, and PhD).
- A master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or a behavioral science field.
- Complete Core Competency Certification within two months of hire.
- Attend required OTIS training scheduled January 11–15.
- Undergo a background investigation, which may include fingerprinting.
- Submit a completed online application, a resume demonstrating minimum qualifications, a cover letter addressing collaboration with multicultural and diverse teams, qualifications, and interest in the position, and a copy of QMHP-R certification and/or Oregon Board licensure if applicable.
- Be available to fill shifts as needed Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., with no guaranteed number of hours.
- Be available for paid, full-day training January 11–15 in the Salem, Oregon area.
Nice To Haves
- Lead with race through actions and advocacy within internal programs, with community partners, and across County departments.
- Adapt communication and work style across varied cultural contexts.
- Demonstrate 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 working across several programs at once.
- Help maintain a safe and healthy workplace.
- Demonstrate resilience, focus on outcomes, and the ability to thrive amid rapid change while managing pressure professionally.
Responsibilities
- Screen calls and emails using OAR definitions of abuse applicable 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.
- Apply continuous improvement, policy development, and workflow innovation throughout the screening process.
- Participate in individual and group supervision to assess strengths and growth areas, identify 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.
