Behavioral Health Coordinator

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, or a related behavioral health field, with current Oregon licensure, and at least 2 years of relevant experience in behavioral health or social services.
• Experience working with high-acuity populations, including individuals experiencing homelessness, serious mental illness, substance use disorders, and/or justice-involved or re-entry populations.
• Experience providing or coordinating mental health crisis response, including risk assessment, de-escalation, and stabilization in shelter or community-based settings.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Driver qualifications are required for this position. Valid driver license, insured vehicle available for use on the job, and a satisfactory drive record for the previous three years are required.
• Current, valid Oregon license in a behavioral health discipline permitting independent clinical practice, maintained in good standing throughout employment.
• Candidate must pass a comprehensive MWVCAA background screening prior to employment.
• Candidate must pass pre-employment and random drug/alcohol screenings.
• CPR and AED certification required, or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required.

• Conducts behavioral health, needs, and risk assessments and develops individualized, housing-focused support plans to address client needs, goals, and barriers to housing stability.
• Provides clinical judgement and guidance to program leadership and staff based on assessment findings, incident trends, and emerging behavioral health needs.
• Collaborates with program leadership to develop, implement, and refine assessment tools, protocols, and response practices, recommending modifications as needed.
• Participates in leadership and multidisciplinary meetings to provide behavioral health insight related to program operations, incidents, and client outcomes.
• Monitors participant progress and maintains complete, accurate, timely, and defensible documentation, including assessments, case notes, incident records, and resident files, sufficient to withstand internal review, external monitoring, and audit, in accordance with agency policy, funder requirements, and applicable law.
• Coordinates and facilitates behavioral health-informed groups, workshops, and supportive activities, adapting content based on engagement, acuity, and individual or group needs.
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