Enhanced Care Coordinator - Therapist/Counselor

Yamhill County Health & Human Services; Oregon, McMinnville (IL, 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 multidisciplinary team. This role involves providing essential behavioral health services to older adults and individuals with disabilities facing serious mental health challenges. The successful candidate will engage in assessment, treatment planning, and case management, while also contributing to staff training and programming oversight. With a small caseload, this position offers a unique opportunity to balance clinical and administrative duties in a supportive environment. Join a dedicated team committed to improving the lives of those in need and make a meaningful impact in the community.

Benefits

15 Paid Holidays

Flexible Earned Time Accrual

100% Employer-Funded PERS Contributions

Health Benefits

Professional Development Time

License Fee Support

Loan Repayment Opportunities

Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Qualifications

• Master’s in Social Work or related field required.
• Experience with older adults preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centered services including assessment and therapy.
• Oversee programming activities and collaborate with administration.

Skills

Community Mental Health Techniques

Communication Skills

Documentation Skills

Collaboration

Education

Master’s in Social Work

Bachelor’s in Occupational Therapy

Bachelor’s in Nursing

Job description

Job Opening: Qualified Mental Health Professional at Yamhill County

Yamhill County has one full-time position available 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 experiencing serious mental illness and co-occurring medical conditions in a licensed residential setting.

Working within a multidisciplinary team, the role involves delivering person-centered services such as assessment, treatment planning, therapy, behavior support, consultation, and case management to residents. Additional duties include overseeing programming activities, training staff, collaborating with facility administration, screening referrals, discharge planning, and monthly reporting. The caseload is small (16 clients), offering a balance of clinical and administrative responsibilities.

Position Details

• This role may be filled as either an Advanced Practice Behavioral Health Clinician or a Behavioral Health Clinician, based on experience and credentials.
• Salary ranges:
  • Advanced Practice Behavioral Health Clinician: $6,261 - $7,934/month (DOE)
  • Behavioral Health Clinician: $5,751 - $7,351/month (DOE)

Benefits

• 15 paid holidays per year
• Flexible Earned Time (FET) accrual of 19.5 days in the first year
• 100% employer-funded PERS contributions
• Health benefits with premiums starting as low as $58.82/month
• Additional benefits include professional development time, license fee support, loan repayment opportunities, and eligibility for public service loan forgiveness

Qualifications

Required: Master’s in Social Work or a related social services field, or a bachelor’s in Occupational Therapy or Nursing from an accredited school. Specific experience requirements depend on the role:

• Behavioral Health Clinician: One year of experience as a Human Services Specialist I, or equivalent, and qualification as a QMHP or CADC. Licensing may be required.
• Advanced Practice Behavioral Health Clinician: Three years post-master's experience, active professional license as QMHP, LPC, LMFT, or LCSW, or dual credentialing as CADC.

Experience working with older adults with co-occurring mental health and medical conditions is preferred.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate understands community mental health techniques, can develop effective relationships, and maintains detailed documentation. They should be conscientious, collaborative, organized, and able to adhere to policies, with strong communication skills and professionalism.

Additional Information

Applicants must not be excluded from federal health programs or procurement activities. The position requires regular attendance. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities. Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Yamhill County is committed to diversity and equal employment opportunity.