Older Adult Clinical Services Specialist/Mental Health

$81,349 - $100,090/Yr

Multnomah County - Portland, OR

Full-time - Mid Level

Portland, OR

Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities

About the position

The Older Adult Clinical Services Specialist/Mental Health position at Multnomah County focuses on providing comprehensive mental health services to older adults and individuals with disabilities. This role involves coordinating care across various disciplines, identifying community resources, and promoting culturally competent healthcare. The specialist will work within a multidisciplinary team to bridge gaps in services and enhance the quality of care for this population.

Responsibilities

• Provide care coordination and collaboration between systems such as Aging, Mental Health, and Addictions Services.
• Maintain partnerships with agencies and healthcare providers that work with older adults and people with disabilities.
• Consult on transitions and discharges from Long Term Care, jails, and hospitals as needed.
• Develop and promote training opportunities for community providers regarding mental health best practices for older adults.
• Identify access and referral information for existing services in the community and maintain a resource database.
• Document data and track outcome-based elements for reporting purposes.

Requirements

• Must meet the standards of the Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP-R) with the Mental Health & Addiction Certification Board of Oregon.
• Graduate degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or a related behavioral science field.
• Current QMHP-R or licensed Board of Oregon (LPC, LCSW, PhD, etc.).
• Driver's License required.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience leading a multicultural and diverse workforce.
• Ability to apply an equity, intersectional, and anti-racist lens.
• Experience in negotiating and facilitating through cultural differences and conflicts.
• Advanced knowledge of cultures and customs of marginalized communities.
• High degree of resilience in a rapidly changing environment.

Benefits

• One-time New Hire Recruitment and Retention Incentive payment of $1,500 on first paycheck.
• Eligible for overtime pay as an hourly union-represented position.