Older Adult Behavioral Health Clinical Specialist
PacificSource

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PacificSource is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status, such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or age.

Diversity and Inclusion: PacificSource values the diversity of the people we hire and serve. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and fostering a workplace in which individual differences are appreciated, respected and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person's talents and strengths.

Position Overview: The Older Adult Behavioral Health (OABH) Clinical Specialist will engage community partners in the fields of geriatrics, disability mental health, and addiction services in promoting and creating positive collaboration towards the end of reducing gaps in service coverage to community members 60 years and over who are experiencing behavioral health issues.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Conduct needs assessment of the three county region (Crook, Deschutes, and Jefferson) to identify and actively implement plans to eliminate system barriers for older adults and people with disabilities as they successfully integrate into their own communities.
• Provide coordination and collaboration between systems in order to promote healthy living.
• Respond to individuals with urgent/acute needs by utilizing the appropriate resources to assist case managers and mental health staff in managing the need.
• Assist with transitions and discharges from long term care, may include diversions and /or discharge from jails and hospitals; coordinate ongoing development for joint service delivery between Aging and People with Disabilities and behavioral health providers;
• Develop and maintain ongoing working relationships between local, regional and state agencies as well as advocates, individuals, and their family members in order to provide the full range of appropriate services for each individual.
• Engage with various interdisciplinary teams, individuals, and families to develop best practices models for older adults and people with disabilities who live in the community. Ensure these services are available and are provided with dignity and responsiveness.
• Provide information as needed to families, primary care providers, and local communities regarding local, regional, and state wide services for older adults with behavioral health needs.
• Create reporting elements specific to the coordination of services. Document data based on identified outcome elements.
• Train and inform local community partners in the use of specific evidence based practices.

Supporting Responsibilities:

• Meet department and company performance and attendance expectations.
• Follow the PacificSource privacy policy and HIPAA laws and regulations concerning confidentiality and security of protected health information.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Work Experience: A minimum of 5 years' experience in mental health or aging/disabilities with emphasis on Geriatric/older adult care required.

Education, Certificates, Licenses:Master's Degree/Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) required, with an emphasis in social work, psychology, sociology, or a closely allied field. Licensed Clinical Social Worker or other Oregon licensure highly desired.

Knowledge: Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Flexible; able to multi-task in response to time-sensitive and changing situations. Effective listening skills. Knowledgeable of best/promising practices in the field of older adult services, specifically those that address behavioral, developmental, and physical health service needs. Objective, solution-oriented problem solving skills. Able to handle highly sensitive and confidential information. Able to network and connect people to appropriate resources. Comfortable using MS software products; PC (or Mac) experience required. Strong planning and organizational skills. Effective presentation skills, including public speaking and meeting facilitation. Stays positive and solution-oriented. Discovers underlying issues in situations and re-states them in a helpful way.

Competencies

• Adaptability
• Building Customer Loyalty
• Building Strategic Work Relationships
• Building Trust
• Continuous Improvement
• Contributing to Team Success
• Planning and Organizing
• Work Standards

Environment: Work inside in a general office setting with ergonomically configured equipment. Travel is required approximately 10 % of the time.

Our Values

We live and breathe our values. In fact, our culture is driven by these seven core values which guide us in how we do business:

• We are committed to doing the right thing.
• We are one team working toward a common goal.
• We are each responsible for customer service.
• We practice open communication at all levels of the company to foster individual, team and company growth.
• We actively participate in efforts to improve our many communities-internally and externally.
• We actively work to advance social justice, equity, diversity and inclusion in our workplace, the healthcare system and community.
• We encourage creativity, innovation, and the pursuit of excellence.

Physical Requirements: Stoop and bend. Sit and/or stand for extended periods of time while performing core job functions. Repetitive motions to include typing, sorting and filing. Light lifting and carrying of files and business materials. Ability to read and comprehend both written and spoken English. Communicate clearly and effectively.

Disclaimer: This job description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this position and is subject to change. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. Employment remains AT-WILL at all times.

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