Exceptional Needs Care Coordinator(QMHP)

This position is eligible for a sign on bonus of $5,000!

Working Title : Exceptional Needs Care Coordinator

Program : Community Support Services

Reports To :   Clinical Supervisor

Location : On-site, The Dalles, Oregon

Travel required :   Drive locally, regionally, and state-wide to transport clients and provide services in the community. The minimum travel requirement will be quarterly, with additional travel required based on client service needs.

Hours / FTE : M-F, 8.30 am – 5 pm, 1.0 FTE (37.5 hours)

Pay Range (Dependent on experience) :

• $ 5125.83- $6230.48 / month

FLSA Status : Exempt

Description :

The Exceptional Needs Care Coordinator (ENCC) supports the needs of individuals with serious and persistent mental illnesses (SPMI) who have been or may be admitted to the Oregon State Hospital (OSH); have accessed inpatient psychiatric hospitalization; and / or are in residential treatment homes or facilities. This role provides Choice Model Services that promote opportunities for the most independent environment situation and removes barriers to living within the community by collaborating with individuals and local and state community partners.

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, 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 skills and education do you need :

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

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) :

Act as liaison to the OSH to include the following :

Acute hospitalization authorizations.

Client screening processes.

Assess individuals’ needs and determine eligibility for services.

Provide consultation to all community partners necessary to ensure efficient program operations.

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 :

DMV Record Review, if the position requires driving