Preschool For All Prevention Mental Health Consultant

Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.

Pay Range:

$39.11 - $48.12 Hourly

Department:

Health Department

Job Type:

Regular Represented

Exemption Status:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

The Opportunity:

THIS WORK MATTERS!

This recruitment is "Open Until Filled" to allow for a deeper candidate pool. Applicants will be reviewed weekly starting 09/25/2025.

The Preschool For All (PFA) Prevention Mental Health Consultant (MHC) provides a range of culturally relevant, evidence based mental health services, consultation, and training to Preschool for all sites/providers. These services are provided in order to achieve improvements in social/emotional/familial functioning for all children and families served by the contracted agency.

As a PFA Prevention MHC, you will play a vital role in:

Mental Health Consultation and Collaboration

• Provides preventative mental health consultation services (e.g., positive behavior intervention supports in classrooms and homes) to Preschool for All providers, administrators and staff for assessing and intervening with children, to improve the ability of the agency to prevent and ameliorate the mental, emotional, social and familial difficulties of the children and families in their care.
• This involves conducting formal observations of children in the classroom and conducting mental health screenings of young children referred by the agency staff in specific outreach and engagement to children, families and care providers, who may have cultural or other barriers to mental health services.
• Additionally, coordinates with community agencies, natural support systems, churches, etc. to increase awareness of and access to positive mental health development for children and families.
• Requires use of personal vehicle or vehicle from fleet to travel to assigned education and childcare sites.

Mental Health Services

• Provides mental health services (includes triage, assessment, case management, and crisis intervention services for individuals, groups, families, caretakers, etc.) to young children and their families, for prevention, early intervention, and treatment of mental, emotional, social and familial difficulties.
• This involves developing behavior management plans and supports for use at home; and assisting in finding and referring to housing, food, medical, dental, and mental health resources.
• Understands cultural, racial and ethnic factors, including systemic advantage or disadvantage; acculturation, intergenerational immigrant family challenges, effects of trauma during immigration, war, separation from family and/or primary supports, detention, refugee camps, etc.; generational trauma, and any factors related to non-dominant culture affecting mental health and treatment.

Clinical Documentation and Training

• Initiates and maintains clinical record keeping on individual prevention clients, to comply with legal, medical, mental health Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) compliance, and programmatic standards for clinical care documentation, using computer and related equipment.
• Completes administrative data collection to record quantitative information about service delivery, for compliance with program, department, county, and contractor data requirements, using computer and related equipment.
• Participates in individual and group supervision with the program supervisor or lead for the purpose of reviewing clinical cases; administrative meetings; and department sponsored training with other Mental Health Consultants (MHCs) and Behavioral Health Division (BHD) administration.
• Attends professional trainings and seminars for the purpose of professional development, including attending community trainings to acquire Continuing Education Units (CEU) for licensure and credentialing.
• Maintains awareness of professional standards through reading and discussion with team members and clinical supervisor.
• Attends required county, department, division and program meetings and trainings for the purpose of staff development.

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. Find more details on ourbenefits website.

TO QUALIFY:

We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant. For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection processpage.

REQUIRED Minimum Qualifications:

Education/Certification:Must have a Masters degree and must meet the standards of Qualified Mental Health Professional - R (QMHP-R) with the Mental Health & Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO). Please visit the MHACBO website to confirm your eligibility to apply. This position requires a QMHP-R within 30 days of hire and/or licensed Board of Oregon (LPC, LCSW, CSWA, PhD, etc.) AND

• Masters degree in psychology or
• Masters degree in social work or counseling or
• Masters degree in a behavioral science field

Other:

• A driver’s license is required.
• This position requires a Background Investigation, which may include being fingerprinted.

Preferred Qualifications/ Transferable Skills*:You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/ transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates.

• Appropriate Oregon Licensing Board LCSW, LCP, Clinical Psychologist (preferred)
• Screening and/or Investigator experience in an adult and/or child protective services program.
• Knowledge of challenges and barriers faced by those with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI) and the systems they encounter in Residential Services, Adult Protective Services and Crisis Services.
• Lead with race through actions and advocacy with internal programs, with community partners and across departments throughout the county.
• Demonstrate the ability to flex style when faced with myriad dimensions of culture in order to be effective across cultural context.
• Respect and appreciation for ethnic and cultural diversity.
• Ability to collaborate and build relationships to achieve positive work outcomes.
• Ability to maintain a safe and healthful workplace.
• High degree of resilience, is outcome driven and can thrive in an environment of rapid change while effectively managing pressure in an effective and professional manner.

*Transferable skills: Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experience that are relevant for this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position.

SCREENING & EVALUATION (REQUIRED):

The Application Packet: You must submit ALL requested items below. Failure to do so will be deemed as an incomplete application.

1. Attach a Resumedemonstrating you meeting minimum qualifications; AND

2. Attach a Cover Letter addressing the following:

• Demonstrate your experience working with diverse vulnerable populations; and
• How you meet the qualifications for this position, including your current certifications; and
• Why you are interested in the position; AND

3. Attach a copy of your QMHP-R Certificationand/or Oregon Licensure

Note:The application, resume and cover letter should demonstrate your work experience/skills and how it is related to those shown in the ‘Overview’ and ‘To Qualify’ sections of the job announcement. Please be thorough, as these materials will be scored and determine your eligibility to advance in this recruitment process.

The Selection Process: For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page. We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows:

• Initial review of minimum qualifications
• An evaluation of application materials to identify the most qualified candidates
• Consideration of top candidates/interviews
• Background, reference, and education checks

Note: Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Type of Position: This represented position is eligible for overtime

Type: Represented

FLSA: Non-exempt

Note: The eligible list created from this recruitment may be used to fill regular, full or part time, temporary, and limited duration assignments.

Salary/Pay: Please be advised that the pay range listed for this position is intended to provide general guidance on the earning potential for the role. However, actual compensation will be determined in accordance with the Oregon Equal Pay Law and will take into account factors such as the candidate's relevant experience and education. Candidates should expect that initial offers will be made within the listed pay range and may not be at or near the top of the range.

Our Commitment to Safety, Trust and Belonging: Multnomah County is committed to developing, nurturing and continually improving workforce equity by identifying and addressing the structural and policy barriers to equal employment opportunity faced by our employees and communities. County employees across the organization have stepped forward to develop a strategic plan and help create a workplace where everyone can reach their full potential. Learn more by reading our Workforce Equity Strategic Planand exploring ourCore Competencies for all County employees

Serving the Public, Even During Disasters: Everyday, Multnomah County staff work together to serve as a safety net for our communities. During a disaster, this safety net becomes even more critical. All County employees have a role in serving the public during inclement weather, natural disaster, or other types of community emergency response. During these emergency responses, while typically there begins with a call for volunteers, county employees may ultimately be reassigned from their current position to a role in the emergency response in order to support the critical needs presented by our communities. For more information, please visit theDisaster Service Worker Informationpage.

Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. As a Health Department employee you will create a work culture of respect, trust and understanding for the highly diverse populations the 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.

Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO Know Your Rights poster is available for your reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request priority protected veteran referrals.

Veterans’ Preference: Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference. Review our veterans’ preference page for details about eligibility and how to apply.

Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711.

Questions?

Recruiter:

Caitrin Thomaselli

Email:

caitrin.thomaselli@multco.us

Phone:

+1 (971) 4218257

Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.

Disclaimer: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

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