Clinical Service Specialist - Behavioral Health Provider

Multnomah County • Portland, OR

21h • $39 - $48 • Hybrid

About The Position

THIS WORK MATTERS! Join us at Multnomah County Health Department, where we are seeking individuals who embody leadership, achievement, and action in a dynamic and ever-evolving environment. Our mission is at the heart of everything we do: to collaborate with communities, advance health equity, safeguard the most vulnerable, and foster health and wellness for all. Guided by our core values of Compassion and Care, Empowerment, Racial Equity, Creativity, and Integrity, we strive to create a workplace culture characterized by respect, trust, and understanding for the incredibly diverse populations we serve in our communities. We’re seeking a visionary and dynamic leader who is creative in problem solving and contributes new ideas and solutions to the organization to join our team in Integrated Clinical Services where we provide quality health services for people who experience barriers to accessing care. The vision of Integrated Clinical Services is to provide services that are integrated and connected to support optimal health, reducing wait times, and optimizing access. The Multnomah County Community Health Clinics provide comprehensive primary care and behavioral health services to diverse, low-income, uninsured, and underinsured residents of Multnomah County. Each position in our Community Health Clinics plays an active role in advancing health equity and eliminating health disparities in our communities. The Behavioral Health Provider (BHP) position provides direct clinical services to Primary Care patients. Services provided include brief assessment and evidenced based psychotherapy interventions for patients living with medical, mental health, and substance use disorders. This includes performing advance, comprehensive assessment and analysis of complex psycho-social factors and coordination for patients receiving medication supported recovery. As a member of the Primary Care medical team, the BHP provides a vital consultation role to team members. The BHP regularly advises Primary Care providers and medical team members on the full-spectrum of behavioral health and substance use conditions/diagnoses and appropriate/available behavioral health and substance use treatment options. The position also requires Oregon licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), as the position is located in the Multnomah County Community Health Center, which is a covered Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) under the Bureau of Primary Health Care and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services of the United States Department of Health and Human Services. The position creates a work culture of respect, trust and understanding for the highly diverse populations the Community Health Department serves in the office and in the community. Every employee shares the responsibility for promptly bringing to the County's attention conduct that interferes with providing a work environment free of illegal discrimination and harassment. Multnomah County Community Health Center values include Compassion and Care, Empowerment, Racial Equity, Connection, and Integrity for our staff and the communities we serve.

Requirements

• Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.
• Training and experience for this journey level, professional classifications are a master's degree and one (1) to four (4) years of experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.
• This position requires licensure as a Clinical Social Worker at the time of hire.
• This position requires a background investigation, which may include being fingerprinted.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC)
• Demonstrate experience leading a multicultural and diverse workforce.
• Apply an equity, intersectional and anti-racist lens.
• Negotiate and facilitate through cultural differences, conflicts, tensions and misunderstandings.
• Regularly evaluate staff performance and maintain a culture of accountability.
• Respect and have appreciation for ethnic and cultural diversity.
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of cultures, customs and social experiences of communities experiencing marginalization and barriers to services and opportunities.
• Have a high degree of resilience and can thrive in an environment of rapid change while effectively managing pressure in an effective and professional manner.
• Identify and deconstruct unnecessary administrative and clinical barriers that impact communities of color and marginalized groups.
• Promote a culture of respect, inclusiveness, and appreciation of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and values.
• Maintain a safe and healthful workplace.

Responsibilities

• Medical Care Empower Patients' Holistic Healing: Guide primary care patients of all ages through evidence-based psychotherapy interventions, fostering resilience and recovery from medical conditions through a biopsychosocial lens.
• Personalized Care Architect: Tailor care plans to each patient's unique needs and preferences, collaborating closely with primary care teams to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered support.
• Mind-Body Connection Expert: Leverage your deep understanding of the interplay between physical and mental health to optimize treatment plans and patient outcomes.
• Flexible Care Innovator: Embrace a dynamic hybrid model of care, seamlessly blending in-person visits with telehealth/telemedicine to provide accessible and convenient support to patients.
• Make a Real Difference: Provide vital mental health and substance use support to patients of all ages, utilizing evidence-based psychotherapy to empower individuals on their journey to recovery.
• Trauma-Informed Care Champion: Create a safe and supportive environment where patients feel heard and understood, guiding them through personalized care plans that foster long-term well-being.
• Crisis Intervention Expert: Step in during critical moments, offering immediate assessment and intervention for individuals facing suicidal thoughts or other safety concerns, ensuring their well-being.
• Complex Case Navigator: Tackle intricate cases with confidence, conducting advanced behavioral health assessments, coordinating multi-faceted care plans, and supporting patients through their recovery journeys, including those receiving medication-supported treatment.
• Transform Patient Care: Empower primary care teams with your expertise in behavioral health consultation, bridging the gap between physical and mental well-being for holistic patient outcomes.
• Collaborative Care Champion: Foster a network of support around each patient, collaborating seamlessly with providers, staff, family members, and community resources to address the unique needs of every individual.
• Knowledge Catalyst: Drive continuous improvement within primary care teams by sharing your insights on psychosocial treatments, behavioral barriers, and evidence-based practices, while staying at the forefront of culturally sensitive care and community engagement.

Benefits

• Multnomah County offers an exceptional benefits package, including employer-funded retirement savings; health and dental insurance at very low cost to full-time employees and their dependents; paid parental leave; wellness programs; a focus on work-life balance; and much more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level