Preschool For All Prevention Mental Health Consultant

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 :

• 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.
• 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 our 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 page. 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 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 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.1. Attach a Resume demonstrating you meeting minimum qualifications; AND
• 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 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 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 the page.

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