Case Manager or - Behavioral Health

The Lincoln County Behavioral Health team is looking to add a Case Manager 2 or 3 to each of their care teams:
Adult Outpatient, Child & Family, and Assertive Community Treatment (ACT). This person will provide case management level services to clients involved in mental health treatment. This role is also responsible for providing care coordination, advocacy, and assistance in gaining a further understanding of mental health disorders and symptom management skills for clients.

$27.35 - $36.76 per hour*

$29.54 - $39.71 per hour*

• Lincoln County follows Oregon Pay Equity laws in reviewing education and experience for wage offer.

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
• 11% County contribution to 401(k)
• County funded Health Savings Account (HSA)
• $40,000 County Paid Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

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• Assist in conducting intake screens and/or assessments, related to skill building or case management services
• Assessment and treatment planning under direct supervision of a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP).
• Assist in individual, family, or group therapy as well as facilitate and co‑facilitate psychoeducation groups as appropriate.
• Provide care coordination, advocacy, community referrals and assistance in gaining further understanding of mental health disorders and symptom management skills for clients.
• Complete records and reports according to standards and requirements of the agency, Oregon Administrative Rules, and contracting agencies.
• Provide clients with aftercare planning and follow‑up services.
• Collect appropriate laboratory samples as indicated.

• Perform or assist with outreach, case management, mediation monitoring, urgent intervention, skill training and socialization, identifying and coordinating vocation and residential services, and daily structure and support for individuals with behavioral health disorders.
• Assist in development and presentation of education modules.
• Make client reports and recommendations to courts, corrections, juvenile, attorneys and agencies as required.

• Represent Lincoln County Health and Human Services Department regarding behavioral health issues to schools, organizations and other agencies as required.
• Provide specialized services as needed; assist in providing training to new employees.
• Attend team meetings, participate in quality improvement projects and attend trainings as needed.

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CM2: Bachelors in behavioral science field:
Experience can be used in lieu of minimum education requirements. Will accept an Associates degree with 2 years of experience in behavioral health field or high school diploma/GED with 5 years of experience in behavioral health field.

CM3: Bachelors in behavioral science field.

CM2: None, must meet minimum qualifications for a certification as a qualified mental health associate (QMHA) as per MHACBO. Must hold or obtain certification within 6 months of hire.

CM3: 2-3 years clinical/treatment experience in the behavioral health field.

CM2: Must complete Tier 1 online core competencies within 30 days from hire and Tier 2 trainings within 90 days from date of hire. Must complete an Assessment Matrix, demonstrating a combined 3 years of Education/Work Experience. Must have supervisor complete a competency assessment form. Must submit official transcripts (if using college education). Must have supervision hours primary source verified by MHACBO.

Must provide copies of training certificates (If using CEUs).

CM3: Classified as a qualified mental health associate (QMHA).

Oregon Driver's License required within 30 days of appointment

Bilingual and/or bicultural competencies for the Latino population are preferred.

• Mental illness diagnosis, symptoms, treatment and service terminology and the ability to use said terminology appropriately.

• Provide psychosocial skill development.
• Implement interventions prescribed on a treatment plan.
• Maintain client confidentiality in accordance with HIPPA.

Lincoln County is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This job description indicates, in general, the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and essential functions expected of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Health & Human Services | Lincoln County, OR

Behavioral Health | Lincoln County, OR

For more information or to obtain the full job description, please reach out to jobscoln.or.us

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