Mental Health Consultant, EASA Supported Employment

Are you a mental health professional experienced with the Individual Placement and Support model? Multnomah County Department of County Human Services invites applications for a new Mental Health Consultant on the Early Assessment and Support Alliance in the Mental Health and Addictions Services Division. This is a full-time position located in downtown Portland. The Eligible List created from this recruitment may be used to fill future regular and on-call, full- and part-time Mental Heath Consultants. Please note: this position is pending Budget approval.

The Early Assessment and Support Alliance (EASA) was created to address the needs of young people
ages 15 - 25 who are experiencing their first episode of psychosis. As the new Mental Health Consultant in EASA, you will be the individual's case coordinator and be responsible for linking them and their family to other members of EASA and community providers. You will be primarily responsible for the provision and oversight of Supported Employment services in accordance with the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model. You will provide comprehensive clinical assessments, individual, family, and group therapy, psycho-education, public education, substance abuse treatment consistent with dual diagnosis practice guidelines, and the development and implementation of the treatment plan.

The major functions of this Mental Health Consultant are:
Supported Employment services
Service oversight
Monitoring and documentation