Youth and Young Adult Intensive Care Coordinator

Washington County, OR
$77,973.00 - $94,756.68 Annually
medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, vacation time, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, job share, retirement plan
United States, Oregon, Hillsboro
155 North 1st Avenue (Show on map)
Mar 22, 2025
THE POSITION Washington County Behavioral Health Division within the Health and Human Services (HHS) Department is recruiting for a Youth and Young Adult Intensive Care Coordinator (ICC)! This position will primarily serve youth and young adults with complex behavioral health needs, with the primary goal of improving health outcomes through collaboration with the individual, system providers and partners, and other natural supports. If you have a passion for working with youth and young adults with complex behavioral health needs and enjoy system navigation and collaboration, please consider joining our team! To learn more about this division, please use this link: Behavioral Health About the Opportunity: The Intensive Care Coordinator (ICC) will work to ensure Oregon Health Plan (OHP) members residing in Washington County have access to care coordination regardless of eligibility for specific services. In this position, you will work with youth and transitional-aged young adult clients to provide needs assessment, care planning, connection to service delivery systems, and coordination with behavioral health, physical health and dental providers. Using a person-centered approach, you will schedule and facilitate interdisciplinary team meetings and coordinate with partners including legal systems, Department of Human Services (DHS), Aging and People with Disabilities (APD), and Developmental Disability services with the goal of improving communication and health outcomes. You will also maintain written documentation of all contact with the clients, their family, and system and service providers. This position may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule. Who we are looking for: The ideal candidate will be compassionate and strengths-oriented with: Experience and passion for working with youth and young adults with complex behavioral health needs. Understanding of the needs of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities in Washington County. Exceptional organizational skills and ability to prioritize and manage a variety of tasks in a fast-paced environment. Ability to complete accurate documentation in a timely manner. Effective collaboration skills and ability to build and maintain relationships with clients and system partners. Understanding of Medicaid systems in Oregon. The following are preferred qualifications, but not required: Bilingual/multi-lingual Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) credential Experience working with clients with dual diagnosis (behavioral health and substance use disorder) Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and that candidate may come from a variety of backgrounds and lived experiences. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role, even if you believe you do not meet all the hiring criteria described above. Why Washington County? Are you interested in challenging, meaningful, and rewarding work? Join Washington County in our commitment to advancing racial equity. Our Board of Commissioners worked closely with various community stakeholders and subject matter experts to develop an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Resolution. Adopted in February 2020, this resolution commits to the equitable delivery of Washington County's services, resources, and opportunities for growth and development to every county resident. Check Out Our Award-Winning Benefits & Wellness Program on the "Benefits" tab above! ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES Youth and Young Adult Intensive Care Coordinator (ICC) is a working title. This position is classified as a Mental Health Services Coordinator, Senior. Classification descriptions are typically written broadly. To review this classification, please use this link: Mental Health Services Coordinator, Senior - Mental Health. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience: A Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or related field; AND three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in providing case management or services coordination in a human services related field; AND Must be certified by the Mental Health and Addictions Certification Board of Oregon as a Qualified Mental Health Professional or hold an approved clinical license and meet the criteria of a Qualified Mental Health Professional as defined in the Oregon Administrative Rules. Background Investigation: Please be advised that this position is required to pass a criminal background check post offer. Please be clear and specific in the applicable sections of the employment application about how your background is relevant. This information must also be consistent with your supplemental question responses. Please note: Answers to the supplemental questions are typically evaluated separately* from your application.* SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Washington County is committed to using a Merit-based System in which recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees is based on their relative knowledge, skills, and abilities. Our commitment to you: Washington County values a culture of equity, diverse perspectives, and life experiences. Our organization embraces innovation, collaboration and work-life harmony. We offer job stability, a comprehensive benefits package, and an opportunity to serve and support our diverse community. We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity and an inclusive workforce. Women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Steps of the process: Apply today! In lieu of a resume, we ask that you complete and submit an online application, which will be used to screen for minimum qualifications (MQs) and to determine starting pay in accordance with the provision of the Oregon Equal Pay Law. MQ Review: Human Resources will screen applications for MQs starting the week of when the posting closes. Additional preferred qualifications screening may be applied prior to the interview step depending on the number of applications received. Panel Interview(s): Generally, the top 6 - 8 candidates will be invited to participate in a panel interview. Conditional Offer: A successful candidate will be required to successfully clear a third-party background check as a pre-employment condition and State of Oregon comprehensive background check as a condition of continuous employment. Please note: candidates that are successful in the evaluation process may have their applications referred for additional vacancies in the same classification, or job family. Veterans' Preference If you are a Veteran and would like to be considered for a Veterans' preference for this recruitment, please review the instructions using this link: Veterans' Preference Points . Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance please contact Human Resources 503-846-8606, or e-mail: Careers@washingtoncountyor.gov at least 48 hours before any step in the recruitment and selection process for which you feel you need accommodation. Status of Your Application You will be advised by e-mail of your status at each step in the application process, from initial application to final employment disposition. Please note that Washington County communicates with all candidates via email. If you "opt out" or "unsubscribe" from email notifications in NEOGOV, it will impact our ability to communicate with you about this and other recruitments. Questions (?) Regarding This Recruitment Yeji Seo, Talent Acquisition Partner Yeji_Seo@washingtoncountyor.gov Additional Resources: New to GovernmentJobs.com? Visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/home/applicationguide for a comprehensive, step-by-step guide on the application process. For technical support, contact Government Jobs' Live Application Support at 855-524-5627. * Washington County is a drug-free workplace *