Behavioral Health Specialist I, Homeless Outreach Services Redmond

Summary

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:
Deschutes County Health Services supports over 400 staff in Behavioral and Public Health programs working to promote and protect the health and safety of the community in a broad variety of community-based settings.

Deschutes County Behavioral Health (DCBH) is the Community Mental Health Program providing safety net and core clinical services for community members in Deschutes County dealing with mental health and substance use conditions. DCBH is also a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). As such, DCBH relies on multi-disciplinary teams to provide innovative, evidence based, recovery-oriented services in behavioral healthcare settings co-located with physical health providers.

To hear from staff about working at Deschutes County Behavioral Health, please click HERE.

ABOUT THE COUNTY:
We know where you choose to live, work and play matters. Deschutes County is one of the largest employers in Central Oregon and the largest municipal government in the region. Our dedicated and passionate workforce of more than 1,250 employees provide County services in a number of departments, divisions, and offices.

Located in the heart of Central Oregon, between the towering Cascade Mountain Range to the west and the high desert plateau to the east, Deschutes County is the outdoor recreation capital of Oregon. We enjoy a renowned quality of life, with big-city opportunities and small-town neighborhoods.

We hope you’ll consider joining our talented team.

ABOUT THE JOB:
This position is a member of the Deschutes County Health Services (DCHS) Homeless Outreach Services Team (HOST). This position works as part of an experienced, recovery focused, multi-disciplinary team providing services and supports to individuals with acute psychiatric and co-occurring substance use disorders. This position will provide direct street outreach and case management services to individuals who are experiencing homelessness and mental health and/or substance use issues. The main focus will be to assist clients with access to housing as well as resources for mental health/substance use services and other needed assistance and services. Services are provided in a variety of locations including the office, community, shelters, homeless camps, jail, hospital, and congregate sites. Activities include building rapport, assessing functional skills and treatment needs, care coordination, crisis support, housing support, individual and group skills training, support for meeting basic needs, and support for gaining entitlement benefits. Position will maintain records and be required to document in the Electronic Health Record. This position requires the ability to develop and maintain critical community partnerships and extensive knowledge of community resources.

Typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., though minor schedule adjustments can be discussed; located in Bend, though travel throughout Deschutes County may be required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work cooperatively and in coordination with Homeless Outreach Services Team (HOST) members to ensure client needs are being met.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, clients, other agencies and the public at all times.
• Assist individuals with access to shelter as well as resources for mental health, substance use treatment and other needed assistance and services.

What You Will Bring:
Knowledge of or experience with:

• Work with individuals experiencing homelessness.
• Local behavioral health, substance abuse, medical and social services delivery systems.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse partners and stakeholders, including community members and volunteers, and engage in strategic partnerships.
• Community outreach and engagement of marginalized populations.

Skill in:

• Working effectively individually as well as part of a team.
• Being organized, responsive, and the ability to adapt to an ever-changing community need.
• Respond rapidly to a situation and think critically and independently.

*This job posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the positions scope and function.

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Compensation

$5,055.17 to $6,774.40 per month for a 172.67 hour work month . Excellent County benefit package when eligible. This union-represented position is available immediately.

BENEFITS:
Our robust health plan is offered at a minimal cost of $95 per month for employee only or $116 per month for employee plus dependents, which includes an innovative on-site clinic, pharmacy, and wellness and wellbeing services. Additionally, we include life insurance, retirement (PERS), generous paid time-off (14-18 hours/month to start, pro-rated for part-time), holidays, and professional development opportunities. Please click HERE for full benefit details.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral sciences field;
• OR any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills and knowledge to perform the job.

There are registration/certification requirements under the Mental Health and Addiction Counseling Board of Oregon (MHACBO) that apply to Qualified Mental Health Associates (QMHA) hired by Deschutes County Health Services (DCHS). Please see website for information on these requirements: https://mhacbo.org/en/ .

There is no need to take action at this point. More information will be provided to candidates who progress to the final stage of the interview process. Registration and/or certification must be received within 14 days of hire date. Fees will be paid by DCHS if the candidate selected for the position meets the criteria for registration/certification.

Preference will be given for :

• Dual diagnosis experience, mental health and substance abuse.
• Previous work with individuals with behavioral health issues providing case management and/or skills training.
• Previous work with the unhoused population.

Necessary Special Requirements

Driving is a requirement for this position. Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Oregon driver's license within 30 days of hire date. The employment offer will be contingent upon presentation of an acceptable and verifiable driver's license, pre-employment screening for criminal history, driving history, and controlled substances (NOTE: Positive test results for marijuana use may result in rescission of a contingent offer of employment). This screening must be completed with satisfactory findings in order for a formal offer of employment to be extended.

NOTE: Per OAR 407-007-0000 to 407-007-0100 this position requires a Criminal Background check through the State Background Check Unit/Orchards, which may also include being fingerprinted. These rules provide for the reasonable screening under ORS 181A.195, 181A.200, 409.027 AND 413.036 of the County’s employees to determine if they have a history of specific criminal behavior identified in federal or state law or rules such that they should not be allowed to work, be employed, or perform in positions covered by these rules. Please click HERE to review Criminal Records Check Rules. All offers of employment for this position are contingent upon the candidate receiving final approval from the State Background Check Unit/Orchards to work in this position.

Must be willing to work a flexible schedule when necessary, to meet client and department needs.

Must have dependable transportation and be able and willing to drive throughout Deschutes County in sometimes adverse weather conditions.

Excellent County benefit package when eligible.
Deschutes Countyoffers eligible employeesa comprehensive healthcare package that covers medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage at a minimal cost of $95 per month for employee only or $116 per month for employee plus dependents. Coverage becomes effective the first of the month following1month of employment. Included in the health care package is the Deschutes Onsite Clinic (DOC), which provides a wide range of health, wellness, and primary care services to employees and their dependents. The DOC offers convenient hours and no out-of-pocket costs to patients. The DOC Pharmacy is a full service pharmacy available to employees and dependents to have their prescriptions filled at a discounted co-pay. In addition to the health care package, DeschutesCounty provides a generous and comprehensive benefits program to eligible employees.

Employer paid benefit offerings include:

• Life Insurance for employee and dependents
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Program through Oregon PERS
• Time Management Leave

Employee paid voluntary benefit offerings include:

• 125 Flexible Spending Program
• 457 Deferred Compensation Program
• Supplemental Life and Accident Insurance

To learn more about Deschutes County's generous benefit offerings, please visit www.deschutes.org/hr and click on Employee Benefits.

Closing Date/Time: 11/26/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

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