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Lincoln County Case Manager 1 or 2 in Newport, Oregon
Case Manager 1 or 2
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Case Manager 1 or 2
Salary
$21.56 - $26.67 Hourly
Location
Lincoln County, OR
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
23-104 (552-1 & 577-1)
Department
Health and Human Services
Division
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Opening Date
11/02/2023
Closing Date
Continuous
Description
Benefits
Position Summary
Compensation is dependent on experience and based on State of Oregon defined bona fide factors in accordance to Oregon's Pay Equity Act.
HOURLY SALARY:
CASE MANAGER 1: $21.56 - $22.88 DOQ
CASE MANAGER 2: $25.14 - $26.67 DOQ
Case Manager 1:
Your job involves . . .
Makes client reports and recommendations to courts, corrections, juvenile, attorneys and agencies as directed.
Case Manager 2:
Your job involves . . .
Providing care coordination, advocacy, and assistance in gaining further understanding of mental health disorders and symptom management skills for clients.
Both Case Manager 1 & Case Manager 2 positions:
Your job in the department is to . . .
Provide case management level services to clients involved in mental health treatment.
Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities
Both Case Manager 1 & Case Manager 2 positions:
Perform case management duties to behavioral health clients under direct supervision of a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHA), including:
Assist in conducting intake screens and assessment of individual case management and skills training needs.
Assist in individual, family, or group therapy 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.
Assess client ability to perform activities of daily living (ADL’s) and provides skills training to clients to improve client’s ability to meet their own activities of daily living (ADL’s).
Links client care to community resources, including:
Perform or assists with outreach, case management, medication monitoring, urgent interventions, skills training, and socialization, identifying and coordinating vocational and residential services, and daily structure and support for individuals with behavioral health disorders.
Assist in development and presentation of educational material for clients.
Make client reports and recommendations to courts, corrections, juvenile, attorneys and agencies as required.
Other functions:
Represent Lincoln County Health and Human Services Department regarding behavioral health issues to schools, organizations and other agencies as required.
Maintain division productivity level standard as established for this position.
Provide specialized services as needed; assist in providing training to new employees.
Attend team meetings, participates in quality improvement projects and attends trainings as needed.
Typical Qualifications
Case Manager 1:
Minimum Education Level
High School Diploma / GED
Minimum Experience Level
Two- Three years
Specifics: clinical/treatment experience in the behavioral health field.
Substitution Note: Must meet certification requirements for QMHA through the Mental Health and Addiction Counselor Board of Oregon within six months of hire.
Case Manager 2
Minimum Education Level
Bachelors
Specifics: in behavioral science field.
Substitution Note: Experience can be used in lieu of minimum education requirements. Will accept an Associates degree with 2 years of experience in behavioral health filed or a high school diploma/GED and 5 years of experience in behavioral health field.
Both Case Manager 1 & Case Manager 2 positions:
Certifications
Certification(s) required
Specifics: Case Managers 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)
Driver’s License
Oregon Driver's License required
Specifics: within 30 days of hire.
Other Licenses
Other License required
Specifics: Currently hold or able to obtain within six months of hire: QMHA certification through MHACBO. See the MHACBO site for current certification requirements.
Desirable Qualifications: This position is classified as an entry level Qualified Mental Health Associate. Bilingual and/or bicultural competencies for the Latino population are preferred.
Knowledge of:
- Mental illness, symptoms, treatment and service terminology and the ability to apply said terminology appropriately.
Skill or ability to:
Provide psychosocial and ADL skill development.
Implement interventions prescribed on a treatment plan.
Maintain client confidentiality in accordance with HIPPA and CFR-42.
Build rapport and relationship with client necessary to assist in removing barriers and moving client toward client’s goals.
Convey information, ideas, and facts both orally and in writing to supervisors, colleagues, and individuals, inside and outside the county, using language and a format the audience will understand.
Utilize computers and other technology to communicate in written and verbal forms (e.g., word processing, texts, emails, spreadsheets, department-specific software).
Effectively relate well with others, including supervisors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the county. Exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others and working to maintain constructive working relationships.
Take personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work. Show up to work on time, and follow instructions, policies, and procedures.
Job Conditions and Physical Demands
Both Case Manager 1 & Case Manager 2 positions:
WORKING CONDITIONS
Job Conditions: Normal working conditions. May have some exposure from lab samples. May be encountering unstable clients in their homes or community settings.
Work Location: Lincoln County
Travel: Travel regularly in county vehicle with clients.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands are typical of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical capability to handle high mobility demands and complex personal interactions.
Physical Ability: Tasks involve the ability to exert very moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds).
Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require visual perception and discrimination. Some tasks require oral communications ability. Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds.
Environmental Factors: Tasks are regularly performed with exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, animals/wildlife, toxic/poisonous agents, violence, disease, or pathogenic substances.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
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.
Lincoln County offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision which is paid at 90% by the County and 10% by the employee. Other fully paid benefits include life, AD&D, long-term disability insurance. Other optional insurances are available. A 401K retirement plan is also provided. The County's current contribution rate is 11%.
Regular and Trial Service employees working between 20 - 39 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible for pro-rated employee benefits.
Agency
Lincoln County
Address
210 SW Second St. Newport, Oregon, 97365
Phone
541-265-4157 541-265-0375
Website
http://www.co.lincoln.or.us