Enhanced Care Coordinator - Therapist/Counselor

Yamhill County; McMinnville (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Qualified Mental Health Professional to join their dedicated team in McMinnville. This role involves providing essential behavioral health services to older adults and individuals with disabilities. The successful candidate will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, ensuring clients receive comprehensive care tailored to their needs. With a focus on person-centered support, this position balances clinical responsibilities with program oversight, making it a rewarding opportunity for those passionate about mental health. Competitive salary and generous benefits await the right individual ready to make a difference in the community.

Benefits

15 paid holidays per year

19.5 days of Flexible Earned Time

100% employer-funded retirement contributions

Full health benefits

$750 for professional development

$200 for license fees

Loan repayment opportunities

Public service student loan forgiveness

Overtime eligibility

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social services or related field required.
• Experience with older adults and co-occurring conditions preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide behavioral health services and program coordination.
• Deliver person-centered services and supports to clients.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Behavioral Health Knowledge

Client Relationship Management

Education

Master's in Social Work

Bachelor's in Occupational Therapy

Bachelor's in Nursing

Tools

Documentation Software

Job description

Yamhill County has one regular, full-time position for a Qualified Mental Health Professional (Behavioral Health Clinician or Advanced Practice Behavioral Health Clinician) to provide behavioral health services and program coordination at the Enhanced Care Facility (ECF). The ECF serves older adults and adults with disabilities who experience serious mental illness and co-occurring medical conditions in a licensed residential setting. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, this position delivers person-centered services and supports (assessment, treatment planning, therapy, behavior support, consultation, and case management) to program residents. Additional responsibilities include general oversight of programming activities, offering training to program staff, collaboration with facility administration, screening referrals for potential admission, transition/discharge planning, and monthly reporting. This position works with a small caseload (16 clients) and offers a unique balance of clinical services and administrative responsibilities.

This position may be filled as either an Advanced Practice Behavioral Health Clinician or a Behavioral Health Clinician, depending on experience and credentialing.

Please see classification specifications below for details.

Advanced Practice Behavioral Health Clinician Salary: $6261 - $7934/month (DOE)

Behavioral Health Clinician Salary: $5751 - $7351/month (DOE)

The Benefits:

Yamhill County offers generous employee benefits:

• 15 paid holidays per year.
• 19.5 days of Flexible Earned Time (FET) accrual in the first year (based on an 8-hr day).*
• PERS (Public Employee Retirement System) - 100% employer funded contributions.
• Full health benefit offerings with employee premiums starting as low as $58.82/month for current plan year. *

Additional benefits for HHS employees:

• $750 and 40 hours of paid time annually for professional development/training.
• $200 annually toward required license and/or certification fees.
• HRSA/NHSC approved site with many loan repayment opportunities available.
• Qualifying employer forpublic service student loan forgiveness.
• Most positions are eligible to accrue overtime.*

*Subject to the AFSCME Collective Bargaining Agreement (7/1/2023 – 6/30/2026).

The Qualifications:

Required

A Masters of Social Work, or master’s degree in a social services field, or a bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy or Nursing, from an accredited school is required in addition to:

Behavioral Health Clinician:

• One year of experience as a Human Services Specialist I.
• Any satisfactory equivalent combination of experience and training which ensures ability to perform the work may substitute for the above.
• Must qualify as a QMHP or CADC to work in respective fields.
• May require licensing.

Advanced Practice Behavioral Health Clinician:

• Three years post-master’s experience.
• Active professional license in the state of Oregon as a Qualified Mental Health Provider (QMHP), LPC, LMFT, or LCSW, OR be a non-licensed QMHP with dual credentialing as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC I, II, or III).

Experience working with older adults with co-occurring mental health and medical conditions and/or in licensed care settings preferred.

The Candidate:

This position requires working knowledge of techniques specifically related to community mental health services and the following abilities: to understand the behavior of people under stress; to develop and maintain effective cooperative relationships with clients and their families, the community, physicians, law enforcement agencies, the courts, and public and private administrators; to interpret community mental health and chemical dependency services, and to prepare concise and complete client treatment and progress records. Typing/keyboarding and computer proficiency are required for documentation.

The successful candidate will be conscientious and collaborative with excellent communication skills and strong organizational & time management skills. It is important for the individual in this position to be detail-oriented, self-directed, and dependable. Must interact professionally and respectfully with others, be responsive to requests, and support person-centered services. Must demonstrate willingness and ability to adhere to applicable policies, and be open to feedback, learning and growth.

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of this classification with or without accommodation.

In order to qualify for most HHS positions, applicants:

Must not be excluded from participation in federal health care programs (Medicaid, Medicare, and other federally funded programs that provide health benefits); and

Must not be excluded from participation in federal procurement (Federal Acquisition Regulation) and non-procurement activities (Executive Order No. 12549).

Our Community

Yamhill County has approximately 109,000 residents and is a very desirable place to live in the heart of the Willamette Valley wine country. Yamhill County is home to Linfield University and Chemeketa Community College in McMinnville and George Fox University and Portland Community College in Newberg. Yamhill County is centrally located in the Willamette Valley, within close proximity to the Oregon Coast, the Portland and Salem metropolitan areas, and the Oregon Cascade Mountains. Wide varieties of indoor and outdoor recreation opportunities are available. We have the benefits, appeal and superior quality of life found in a small-town community, while enjoying active social and cultural lifestyles found in larger metropolitan areas.

Required Information

Under the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, any person hired or rehired is required to provide evidence of identity and eligibility for employment. Yamhill County does not offer VISA sponsorships. The County verifies the valid work authorization of each employee using Form I-9 and the E-Verify Program.

Yamhill County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and values diversity. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Applicants are considered for employment based on their qualifications without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or disability, or any other factor prohibited by law or regulation. Veterans are encouraged to apply. Do not include information or photos that would identify those personal traits. Any documents submitted with the application that include this identifying information will not be accepted with the application.

Some positions require a criminal history check and a review of driving record. All County positions require regular, prompt, and consistent attendance.

Accommodation Under the Americans With Disabilities Act

Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance, please contact Human Resources at 503-474-4901 or via email [e-mail].

Veterans’ Preference

Under Oregon law ORS 408.225-408.238, veterans who meet the minimum qualifications for a position may be eligible for hiring preference. If you think you may qualify, a Veteran’s Hiring Preference Form must be completed and submitted with application. For the form and information for this process pleaseclick here.(Download PDF reader)

If you need assistance with completing an application for employment or with obtaining a Veteran’s Hiring Preference Form, please contact Human Resources at 503-474-4901 or via email [e-mail].

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Please refer to the Classification Specification for the knowledge, skills & abilities required for this position.

Behavioral Health Clinician
Advanced Practice Behavioral Health Clinician

Please refer to the Classification Specification for the minimum experience and training/other requirements for this position.

Behavioral Health Clinician
Advanced Practice Behavioral Health Clinician

Please refer to the Classification Specification for the work environment/physical demands for this position.

Behavioral Health Clinician
Advanced Practice Behavioral Health Clinician