Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.
Pay Range:
$89,627.24 - $134,439.70 Annual
Department:
Health Department
Job Type:
Regular Non-Represented
Exemption Status:
United States of America (Exempt)
Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
July 14, 2024
The Opportunity:
THIS WORK MATTERS!
**This position requires a QHMP certification and/or Board of Oregon licensure. Please review the Required Minimum Qualifications for more information. Additionally, this position is designated for routine telework. Currently, all employees must reside in Oregon or Washington; the county cannot support ongoing telework from other states.**
Are you a passionate advocate for the well-being of adults facing abuse, neglect, and exploitation?
Multnomah County Health Department
is seeking a dynamic and experienced Behavioral Health Supervisor to lead our
Adult Protective Services (APS) Program
. This is your chance to champion a vital cause and make a lasting impact on the lives of vulnerable adults in our community.
At the Multnomah County Health Department, we're committed to advancing health equity, protecting the most vulnerable, and promoting well-being for all. If you're ready to lead with passion, inspire change, and make a real difference in the lives of adults facing challenging circumstances, we encourage you to apply.
Your Mission:
Empower: Lead a dedicated team of APS screeners and investigators, ensuring adults with mental health concerns receive the protection and support they deserve.
Transform: Drive program excellence by implementing innovative strategies that enhance service delivery, prevention efforts, and collaboration with community partners.
Inspire: Foster a work environment where respect, trust, and diversity thrive, cultivating a team committed to achieving shared goals.
Your Expertise:
Program Management: You excel at planning, organizing, and overseeing complex programs, ensuring compliance with federal and state laws while prioritizing quality and efficiency.
Performance Management: You have a knack for motivating and developing staff, providing constructive feedback, and cultivating a culture of continuous improvement.
Community Engagement: You're a natural connector, building strong relationships with diverse stakeholders, agencies, and community members to raise awareness and drive positive change.
Clinical Insight: Your understanding of mental health issues and the unique challenges faced by adults in vulnerable situations informs your leadership approach and program development.
Your Impact:
Direct Service: When needed, you'll step in to provide essential screenings, investigations, and protective services, ensuring seamless support for clients.
Quality Assurance: You'll collaborate with the Quality Management team to monitor program performance, identify opportunities for improvement, and maintain high standards of care.
Training and Development: You'll foster a learning environment for your team, facilitating professional growth and ensuring staff are equipped with the latest knowledge and skills.
Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. As a Health Department employee you will create a work culture of respect, trust and understanding for the highly diverse populations the Health Department serves in the office and in the community. Every employee shares the responsibility for promptly bringing to the County's attention conduct that interferes with providing a work environment free of illegal discrimination and harassment.
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
benefits website.
Our Commitment to Safety, Trust and Belonging: Multnomah County is committed to developing, nurturing and continually improving workforce equity by identifying and addressing the structural and policy barriers to equal employment opportunity faced by our employees and communities. County employees across the organization have stepped forward to develop a strategic plan and help create a workplace where everyone can reach their full potential. Learn more by reading our
Workforce Equity Strategic Plan
and exploring our
Core Competencies
for all County employees
*The eligibility list created from this recruitment may be used to fill regular, full or part time, temporary, and limited duration assignments.*
TO QUALIFY:
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
the selection process
page.
Required Minimum Qualifications/ Transferable Skills*:
Education/Certification: Must have a Masters degree and must meet the standards of Qualified Mental Health Professional - C (QMHP-C) with the Mental Health & Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO). Please visit the MHACBO
website
to confirm your eligibility to apply.
This position requires a QMHP-C and/or licensed Board of Oregon (LPC, LCSW, PhD, etc.) (Required) AND
Masters degree in psychology or
Masters degree in social work or counseling or
Masters degree in a behavioral science field
Other:
- Transferable skills: Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experiences that are relevant for this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position.
Preferred Qualifications: You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Please clearly explain on your application how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills.
Demonstrate experience leading a multicultural and diverse workforce.
Apply an equity, intersectional and anti-racist lens.
Negotiate and facilitate through cultural differences, conflicts, tensions and misunderstandings.
Regularly evaluate staff performance and maintain a culture of accountability.
Respect and have appreciation for ethnic and cultural diversity.
Demonstrate advanced knowledge of cultures, customs and social experiences of communities experiencing marginalization and barriers to services and opportunities.
Have a high degree of resilience and can thrive in an environment of rapid change while effectively managing pressure in an effective and professional manner.
Identify and deconstruct unnecessary administrative and clinical barriers that impact communities of color and marginalized groups.
Promote a culture of respect, inclusiveness, and appreciation of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and values.
Maintain a safe and healthful workplace.
SCREENING & EVALUATION:
REQUIRED:
The Application Packet: The application packet consists of the following documents. Please ensure that you upload these documents in your online application.
1. A completed online application.
2. An attached Resume demonstrating you meeting minimum qualifications; AND
3. An attached Cover Letter that expands on your resume, addressing why you are interested in this position and demonstrating how your experience and skill set align with the minimum and preferred qualifications listed.
4. An attached copy of your QMHP certification and/or Board of Oregon licensure (Required)
Note: The application, resume and cover letter should clearly demonstrate your work experience/skills and how they relate to the descriptions provided in the ‘Overview’ and ‘To Qualify’ sections of the job announcement. Please be thorough, as these materials will be scored and determine your eligibility to advance in this recruitment process.
- Only apply ONCE for this opportunity. Duplicate applications CANNOT be submitted in Workday. -
Internal applicant: If you are an internal candidate (current employee, including on-call, regular, trial service, limited duration, and temporary employee), your job application will consist of the career profile that you complete in Workday. Before you apply, please make sure to do the following:
Navigate to your profile in Workday (see:
My Career Profile
) and click on the “Career” section of your profile. Complete all sections of your career profile that you want to have included in your application (Job History, Education, Skills, Languages, Certifications, etc.).
When completing the application on Workday as an internal candidate, you will need to scroll down to see the “Resume/Cover Letter” section on your screen. This is the place where you may upload your resume and cover letter by clicking the “Upload” button for EACH document you’d like to upload. There will be no other prompts for you to upload your resume and cover letter.
After You Apply:
Please save a copy of this job posting for your reference, as it will not be available for you to view online after the job posting closes.
Log in to your Workday account before the job posting closes to see if you have any pending tasks or actions to complete. These can be found under the “My Applications” section. You must complete these tasks or actions before the job posting closes.
Check both your email and Workday account for updates regarding this recruitment.
The Selection Process: For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of
the selection process
page. We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows:
Initial review of minimum qualifications
Resume and Cover Letter Review
Phone screen
Consideration of top candidates
Language assessment
Background, reference
Note: Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Type of Position: This non-represented position is not eligible for overtime
Type: Non- Represented
FLSA: Exempt
Teleworking (if applicable): At this time, this position is designated to “routine telework,” meaning you will be working remotely (from home) most of the time. As with all routine telework positions, employees may be required to come into the office on occasion or visit a location in the community. The designation of Routine Telework may be subject to change at a future time.
Salary/Pay: Please be advised that the pay range listed for this position is intended to provide general guidance on the earning potential for the role. However, actual compensation will be determined in accordance with the Oregon Equal Pay Law and will take into account factors such as the candidate's relevant experience and education. Candidates should expect that initial offers will be made within the listed pay range and may not be at or near the top of the range.
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
Disaster Service Worker Information
page.
Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The
EEO Know Your Rights poster
is available for your reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request priority protected veteran referrals.
Veterans’ Preference: Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference. Review our
veterans’ preference page
for details about eligibility and how to apply.
Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711.
Questions?
Recruiter:
Caitrin Thomaselli
Email:
caitrin.thomaselli@multco.us
Phone:
+1 (971) 4218257
Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.
Disclaimer: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
Job Profile:
9723 - Behavioral Health Supervisor