Mental Health Specialist 3 (Exceptional Needs Care Coordinator)

Salary : $6,415.50 - $8,597.88 Monthly

Location : Salem, OR

Job Type : Full-time Regular

Job Number : 555-2025-1

Department : Health and Human Services

Division : HHS - BH - Adult Outpatient MH Svcs

Opening Date : 10 / 02 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

FLSA : Exempt

Bargaining Unit : 06

Marion County requires on-site work. Remote work is not available.

This recruitment has been reopened for additional applicants and will remain open until filled. If you have already applied for recruitment #555-2025-1, you do not need to reapply. New applicants are encouraged to submit applications as soon as possible as this recruitment may close at any time without further notice.

Marion County Adult Behavioral Health is hiring an Exceptional Needs Care Coordinator. This position provides services to individuals with serious and persistent mental illnesses and complex needs, many of whom also have co-occurring substance use disorders and / or medical conditions. You will have the opportunity to build strong relationships while liaising with community and state partners, work as a member of a highly skilled multidisciplinary treatment team, and support individuals to achieve their highest level of health. An ideal candidate would be compassionate, collaborative, have strong clinical skills, reliable follow-through, and have excellent written and verbal communication. If you have a passion for making a difference in our community, apply today!

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Consult with other agencies on a wide range of matters related to mental health or alcohol and drug abuse treatment services. The primary responsibility of this class is to provide system coordination and transitions of care in the mental health system with external partners. Coordinate and oversee large community programs, including providing direction to a team of mental health specialists and associates supporting the program. Provide senior-level technical assistance to a Health and Human Services Department program that delivers mental health or alcohol and drug abuse services to the system at-large and senior-level treatment intervention to individuals enrolled in service. Additionally, expectations of positions in this classification are to operate under a high degree of independence and have significant decision-making authority.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Work under the general supervision of a manager or supervisor who assigns work, establishes goals, and reviews the results obtained for overall effectiveness through the analysis of reports and conferences.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

May provide lead direction to teams of other mental health specialists and associates for a specific unit or specific task; may provide supervision to practicum students and volunteers as requested by supervisor.

Typical Duties - Duties include, but are not limited to the following

The Choice Model Exceptional Needs Care Coordinator (ENCC) operates on a systems level across multiple service entities to provide services to individuals with complex needs and diagnoses - including serious and persistent mental illnesses, co-occurring substance use disorders, and a variety of medical needs. The Mental Health Specialist 3 is an outward facing position at the state and local levels and is expected to make sound clinical decisions with complex cases and operate with a high degree of independence.

Hospital Liaison & Care Coordination

• Independently act as a liaison between Adult Behavioral Health (ABH) and various stakeholders involved in mental health care, including Oregon State Hospital (OSH), acute care hospitals, coordinated care organizations (CCO), Aging and People with Disabilities (APD), Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Services (IDD), other programs within Marion County Health & Human Services, etc.
• Collaborate with individuals in the mental health system and stakeholders to assess individuals' needs, determine eligibility for services, appropriateness of services, and authorize enrollment for Choice Model services.
• Attend OSH Interdisciplinary Treatment (IDT) meetings for individuals.
• Participate in Ready to Transition determination with OSH IDT. Facilitate community transition upon discharge.
• Provide case specific consultation to providers and community partners, including clinical recommendations for treatment, services, and risk reduction.
• Collaborate with acute care settings and act as CMHP delegate in authorizing requests for Long-Term Psychiatric Care
• Track utilization data of those admitted to the Oregon State Hospital and acute care hospitals and provides routine reports to Marion County Management.

Licensed Care / Residential Coordination

Commitment Monitor

Assessment & Treatment Planning

Documentation

Miscellaneous

Requirements for the Position

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (individual recruitment will specify details)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Thorough knowledge of systems of care, community resources, coordination of care, the techniques and principles of psychological, behavioral, addictive, social and neurological disorders and the application of psychological treatment to such disorder. Knowledge of and ability to function within a professional code of ethics. Skill and ability in treatment of individuals with mental health or alcohol and drug services treatment needs; evaluate psychiatric or alcohol and drug services; take part in diagnostic and treatment planning conferences at a systems level; provide recommendations and assessment with a high degree of independence; prepare concise and complete clinical reports and individual records in a professional and timely manner.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Operates a motor vehicle; sees using depth perception; stands; sits; moves about the work area; lifts, pushes, pulls, and carries up to 20 lbs.; moves carts weighing up to 20 lbs.; speaks clearly and audibly; reads a 12-pt. font; hears a normal level of speech; works in areas that may be exposed to heat, cold, humidity, dust, smoke, noise, and chemicals; works in areas that may be wet or uneven.

Additional Information and / or Attachments

We offer tuition assistance for employees interested in professional development.

PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS

Marion County is a qualifying public employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, full-time employees working at the County may qualify for forgiveness of the remaining balance on Direct Student Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan. Questions about your student loan eligibility should be directed to your loan servicer or the US Department of Education.

VISA SPONSORSHIP

Marion County does not offer VISA sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. Marion County is an E-Verify employer and will use E-Verify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE

Applicants are eligible to use Veterans' Preference when applying with Marion County in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235 and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Preference will be awarded only if the applicant meets the minimum requirements of the position and attaches the required documentation at the time of application.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR VETERANS' PREFERENCE

MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215); OR

A copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs; OR

You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website at

Marion County is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Veteran and Disability employer committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce.

Applicants with a disability may request reasonable accommodation, through Human Resources, in any step of the process to assist them in demonstrating their qualifications to perform the duties of the position for which they are applying. Please e-mail if you wish to request an accommodation.

Marion County offers a generous benefits package to regular employees working 50% or more of the regularly scheduled work week and their eligible dependents. Temporary employees and part-time regular employees working less than 50% of the regularly scheduled work week are not eligible for benefits.

Most regular positions in this classification are represented by Marion County Employees Association (MCEA). For a summary of benefits, For a complete and detailed overview of the MCEA benefits package, , and select MCEA Benefits from the left menu or Marion County Employees Association (MCEA) from the page links. Regular and temporary employees are represented by MCEA.

Salary and benefits are subject to union contract negotiations and may change as a result.

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To receive credit for your supplemental questions, your answers must be supported by details in the education and / or work experience section of your application form. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer. Do you understand this statement?

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Indicate how many years of full-time post-master's work experience you have providing behavioral health services to adults with serious & persistent mental illnesses (i.e., Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, etc.) (one year of work experience is equal to 2080 hour.) OR indicate if you are a current master's intern at Marion County Adult Behavioral Health.

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Please specify the place(s) of employment where you gained the work experience listed in the previous question. Write NA in the box if this question does not apply to you. Experience listed in this answer must be supported by the work experience section of your application. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer.

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Indicate how many years of full-time work experience you have working with adults with substance use disorders (one year of work experience is equal to 2080 hours) OR indicate if you are a current master's intern at Marion County Adult Behavioral Health.

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Please specify the place(s) of employment where you gained the work experience listed in the previous question. Write NA in the box if this question does not apply to you. Experience listed in this answer must be supported by the work experience section of your application. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer.

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Indicate how many years of full-time post-master's work experience you have conducting comprehensive mental health assessments for adults (one year of work experience is equal to 2080 hours) OR indicate if you are a current master's intern at Marion County Adult Behavioral Health.

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Please specify the place(s) of employment where you gained the work experience listed in the previous question. Write NA in the box if this question does not apply to you. Experience listed in this answer must be supported by the work experience section of your application. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer.

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Indicate how many years of full-time post-master's work experience you have creating mental health treatment / service plans for adults (one year of work experience is equal to 2080 hours) OR indicate if you are a current master's intern at Marion County Adult Behavioral Health.

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Please specify the place(s) of employment where you gained the work experience listed in the previous question. Write NA in the box if this question does not apply to you. Experience listed in this answer must be supported by the work experience section of your application. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer.

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Indicate how many years of full-time work experience you have working as an ENCC, providing complex care coordination, & / or coordinating hospital discharges for adults with serious & persistent mental illnesses (i.e., Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, etc.) (one year of work experience is equal to 2080 hours) OR indicate if you are a current master's intern at Marion County Adult Behavioral Health.

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Please specify the place(s) of employment where you gained the work experience listed in the previous question. Write NA in the box if this question does not apply to you. Experience listed in this answer must be supported by the work experience section of your application. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer.

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Indicate how many years of full-time work experience you have providing case management to coordinate outpatient services / treatment for adults with mental health diagnoses (one year of work experience is equal to 2080 hours) OR indicate if you are a current master's intern at Marion County Adult Behavioral Health

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Please specify the place(s) of employment where you gained the work experience listed in the previous question. Write NA in the box if this question does not apply to you. Experience listed in this answer must be supported by the work experience section of your application. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer.

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Indicate how many years of full-time work experience you working in or with mental health licensed care facilities and / or homes (SRTF, RTF, RTH, AFH) (one year of work experience is equal to 2080 hours) OR indicate if you are a current master's intern at Marion County Adult Behavioral Health.

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Please specify the place(s) of employment where you gained the work experience listed in the previous question. Write NA in the box if this question does not apply to you. Experience listed in this answer must be supported by the work experience section of your application. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer.

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