Behavioral Health Specialist I, Forensic Div Community Justice Focus

2 weeks ago

Bend, Oregon, United States Deschutes County, OR Full time

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 1,200 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 would be working as a Behavioral Health Specialist I as a part of the cohesive, creative, dynamic, and collaborative Forensic Diversion team.

This role would help bridge gaps often found in connecting individuals to the appropriate and needed services who are enrolled with Community Justice, Parole and Probation department.

Forensic Diversion focuses on providing pre-treatment services to adults who are at high risk for arrest or recidivism.

This team is comprised of peer support specialists, case managers, and a supervisor who works creatively, and collaboratively as a sub team within the Crisis Program with DCBH.

Case management services may include screening individuals for services, lower acuity crisis intervention, housing referrals, connecting to DCBH or other community partner services based on individual need, and regular and continuous coordination of care with Parole and Probation caseload that are referred to Forensic Diversion Justice Involved Care program.

This position would work 8a-5p Monday-Friday. This position would also include office hours split between Parole and Probation, Deschutes County Stabilization Center, and community-based services. If interested in a dynamic and creative workplace, an innovative role and position working to reduce continued or repeated entry into the criminal justice system for those living with a mental illness this job may be a good fit for you

This position is for the day shift, Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Work on some holidays is required.

This position works throughout Deschutes County.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Providing case management and supportive services throughout the Central Oregon area with specialized focus on the jail diversion caseload enrolled with Probation and Parole
  • Participating in team meetings and case consultations where strengths and needs are identified, and safety planning occurs.
  • Working collaboratively with many agencies while upholding behavioral health expectations, policies, and procedures.
  • Screening for appropriateness for services with DCBH and jail diversion team.

What You Will Bring:

Knowledge of or experience with:

  • Ability to balance a schedule, which often requires working with several challenging situations at once.
  • Working effectively in a team setting as well as independently.
  • Communicating effectively both verbally and in writing.
  • Working in multiple environments throughout a week - maintaining a fluid and structured schedule.
  • Ability to work within multiple systems of care.

Skill in:

  • Effectively prioritizing tasks in a fast-paced high-demand environment.
  • Problem solving and addressing barriers to connecting clients with resources.
  • Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with clients, their family members, co-workers, providers, and other agencies.


This is a limited-duration employment position as defined by Deschutes County HR Personnel Rules The position has identified funding through June 30, 2029.

Extending the position beyond June 30, 2029 will depend on a continued business need for the position and approval of additional funding.

Should this occur, the County may at a later date extend the position end date or offer regular employment status to the incumbent in this position.


  • This posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but rather constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function.
Notification to all candidates will be sent via email and/or text only. Please opt in for text messaging or check your email and your account for application status.

Review the full job description by clicking HERE.$4,879.33 to $6,538.74 per month for a hour work month. Excellent County benefits package when eligible. This union-represented position is available immediately.

BENEFITS:


Our robust health plan is offered at a minimal cost of $90 per month, which includes an innovative on-site clinic, pharmacy, and wellness and wellbeing services.

Additionally, we include life insurance, retirement (PERS), generous paid time-off hours/month to start, pro-rated for part-time), holidays, and professional development opportunities.

Please click HERE for full benefit details.

  • 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:
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 fees will be paid by DCHS, if the candidate selected for the position meets the criteria for registration/certification.


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bilingual in Spanish and English.
  • Experience working with individuals with a variety of mental health disorders and/or addiction issues.
  • Experience providing case management and procuring services and benefits from a variety of community programs.
  • Past criminal justice and/or mental health experience.
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.

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

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

NOTE:

Per OAR to 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, AND 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.


This position requires possession of or the ability to obtain a Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) certification within 90 days of hire date.

Must be approved by the designated Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) through a fingerprint-based national and state criminal background check for access to Criminal Justice Information (CJI).

Must complete the appropriate level of CJIS Security Awareness Training. For additional information regarding this clearance, please click HERE.

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