Care Coordinator

Job Description

Working Title : Care Coordinator

Program : Medical Team

Reports To : Clinic Manager

Employment Type : Full Time, Benefitted, 1.0 FTE (37.5 hours / week)

Hours : Monday - Friday 8 : 30 AM to 5 : 00 PM

Location : Onsite, Hood River and The Dalles, Oregon(Subject to work in Hood River, Sherman and Wasco Counties) Location will be based on clinic needs

Pay Range (Dependent On Experience)

$27.28-33.16 / hour

FLSA Status : Not-Exempt

This Care Coordinator will provide support services to the Medical Team and will work within the scope of practice for a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA). This role supports clients in acquiring services needed to achieve treatment goals, with an emphasis on coordination of services both in MCCFL programs and in partner agencies throughout the community.

The Care Coordinator assists clients in acquiring services needed to achieve treatment goals, with an emphasis on coordination of services both in MCCFL programs and in partner agencies throughout the community. This position regularly interfaces with clients and service providers to ensure a smooth delivery of services in accordance with Oregon statutes and MCCFL policies and protocols.

Mid-Columbia Center for Living (MCCFL) is a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) that specializes in providing services that are both trauma-informed and recovery-oriented to persons / consumers with mental illness and addictions. Trauma-informed care includes safety, choice, collaboration, trustworthiness, cultural responsivity, and empowerment for both clients and staff. MCCFL serves Hood River, Wasco and Sherman Counties and utilizes a consumer-involved, consumer-engaged and consumer-driven model. MCCFL provides a whole-person care approach to adults and children to address both physical and mental health needs. MCCFL offers a variety of programs including a mobile crisis unit, intensive case management, ongoing counseling, community support, supported employment, jail diversion, hospital discharges, hearings and more.

What You Need

Any combination of education, licensure, and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the position’s essential responsibilities is qualifying. This includes :

• Bachelor’s degree in a medical or social services-related discipline OR
• Four (04) years of experience in a behavioral health or medical clinic setting.
• Certified as a Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA) by the Mental Health and Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO) or register as QMHA-R within 14 days of hire.
• Graduation from an accredited medical assisting program.
• Experience working with individuals who have severe and persistent mental illness, substance abuse disorder and / or developmental disabilities is preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish / English is preferred.
• Must pass all criminal history check requirements as required by ORS 181.536-181.537 and in accordance with OAR 407-007-0200 to 407-007-0370.
• Must possess a valid Oregon or Washington Driver’s license, maintain an acceptable driving record, and be insurable for client service purposes and for travel between business offices, meetings and / or trainings.

What You'll Do

The following list represents the essential responsibilities (functions) of the position. It does not, however, represent all of the duties the position may be asked to perform :

What We’ll Do

We recognize your value and will strive to keep you engaged and appreciated. The selected candidate will receive :

The Hiring Process

MCCFL provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. To request accommodation in the recruitment or selection process, please contact human resources at 541-288-4359 or email hr@mccfl.org.