MHO Care Coordinator Specialist 2
About the Position
Do you have a passion for supporting the most vulnerable and underserved folks in our community? Are you energized by creative problem solving and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams? Are you looking for new and interesting ways to impact the behavioral health system of care in Lane County? Do you love learning about our medical, social service, education and justice systems and how they impact whole-person health? If so, please consider joining our amazing, connected, collaborative LaneCare PacificSource team.
We are seeking candidates for our newest Behavioral Health Clinical Care Manager position. This licensed BH clinician will work in partnership with PacificSource Community Solutions’ integrated Care Management team to support Lane County OHP members in navigating the behavioral health care delivery system; coordinate care directly with PacificSource members, providers, and community partners; develop plans of care to meet the member's identified healthcare goals; facilitate or participate in Interdisciplinary Care Team meetings; and provide BH consultation to RN care management, non-clinical care coordination staff and community partners. These daily job tasks require an ability to comfortably utilize a variety of electronic health record and data entry systems to document work completion and maintain member records.
What our MHO Care Coordinator II’s love about their work:
- Flexibility in scheduling their own day
- Exceptional benefits, including generous accrual of paid time off and 12 paid public holidays
- Option for hybrid telework after probation
- Lots of training and professional development opportunities
- Support for maintaining Oregon State clinical license and Certified Care Manager (CCM) credentialing
- No on-call or after-hours expectation or requirement
- It is “powerful” “fulfilling” and “heartful”
- “We are part of a strong, passionate, supportive and connected team, and are never alone in facing a challenge”
- This position is not a direct treatment provider position and there are no direct counseling tasks associated with this position.
About the Division
LaneCare is a program within the Behavioral Health division of the Lane County Health & Human Services Department. LaneCare is made up of three teams: LaneCare Administration, LaneCare Pacific Source Community Solutions, and LaneCare Trillium Community Health Plan. Two of these teams are contracted with local Coordinated Care Organizations (CCOs) in Lane County to manage behavioral health services for Oregon Health Plan (OHP) members for the purpose of ensuring access to the right individualized, quality care, at the right time. Our staff can assist active OHP members in finding mental health counseling or treatment services and help coordinate care to ensure the best possible outcome. LaneCare also leads several initiatives to promote integration, address system gaps, and build cohesion across the behavioral health system.
Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:00am - 5:00pm
*This is an AFSCME represented position*
QUALIFICATIONS:
Training:
- Master's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a mental health field, psychology, sociology, counseling, or a related field.
Experience:
- Three years of responsible professional mental health experience, including experience with managed care demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of the system.
- An equivalent combination of experience and training that will demonstrate the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.
Special Requirements:
- State of Oregon clinical licensure is required. Acceptable licenses include Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Psychologist, or Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist.
Notes:
- This position is subject to a full criminal offender information record check.
- Offers of employment are contingent upon consenting to and successfully passing a drug screening test.
- Please note that as part of the screening process, Lane County will verify license and certification status.
Studies have shown that women and BIPOC individuals are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. The county will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.
CLASSIFICATION DETAILS:
MHO Care Coordination Specialist 2 Classification Details
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
Equal Employment Opportunity
Lane County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.
Strategic Plan
In alignment with Lane County's Strategic Plan, incumbent(s) will be expected to demonstrate the following core behaviors: Passion to Serve, Driven to Connect, and Focused on Solutions.
The 2022 -2024 Strategic Plan (Download PDF reader) focuses on the areas that Lane County will pursue as a way to deliver on our vision for the residents of Lane County. To meet these challenges, we know that the basis of our efforts lies in leveraging our people and partnerships to achieve our Strategic Priorities. We also recognize that the quality and commitment of our staff is essential to a shared future where Lane County is the best place in which to live, work, and play.
Trauma Informed Care Statement
Lane County Health & Human Services is committed to providing Trauma Informed Care. As an organization, we recognize that many of the people we serve have experienced trauma, either currently, recently or in their past. Our agency is dedicated to incorporating an understanding of trauma, both with our clients and with each other. Our employees receive ongoing training to develop or deepen their understanding of trauma and its impacts.