Information Technology Analyst III

Overview This 0.80 FTE (32 hours/week) Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) position provides a range of direct mental health services, consultation and training to contracted public agencies serving young children (ages 0 to 6 years) and their families. Early Childhood Mental Health Consultants work with Multnomah County Head Start, Multnomah Education Service District and several early childhood care and education settings to provide a range of services to children, families, staff and administration to promote positive emotional, relational development of children, ages 0 to 6. These services include classroom consultation and training to early childhood educators, child mental health assessment and treatment, family mental health services, child-specific consultation, triage and referral, program/curriculum development, parent education and support, and prevention services. Developmentally appropriate psychiatric evaluation and consultation for these children is also available through this program. This carefully crafted program allows for nationally recognized, best practice services that are family friendly, culturally competent and community based.

To Qualify

Experience: Minimum two years of professional experience as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) under current Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR 309-032-0535) providing direct mental health services to children and families including very young children (ages 0 – 6 years) AND Training: Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in the mental health field required. AND Other: This position involves travel via car to and from different schools, community agencies and clients’ homes as needed. A valid Driver’s License is required.

Oregon Revised Statutes 181.536 – 181.537 require applicants being considered for appointment to positions that provide care, treatment, education, training, instruction, supervision, placement services, recreation or support to children, the elderly or persons with mental or developmental disabilities to submit background information for the purpose of completing a criminal history record check. This position is subject to these statutes. Therefore, if you are a finalist for this position, you will be required to submit background information, which may include fingerprints. If you refuse to comply with this required process, you will be automatically disqualified.

Benefits Help You Manage Now -- And Plan Ahead We offer a comprehensive array of benefits in support of your physical, emotional and financial well-being. Family members, including eligible spouses, domestic partners and children, are covered under most of our benefits programs. Benefits vary depending on position and full-time or part-time status.Health insurance (medical, vision, Rx and dental):

• We cover most of the cost of health care premiums for our full-time employees; part-time employees have a larger share of the cost
• Select from several plan options offering flexibility when choosing a doctor, dentist or hospital
• Most plans include alternative care, complementary care, vision and hearing

Retiree coverage: Continued health insurance for eligible employees upon retirement

Paid Leave

• Vacation: Typically new employees receive 12 vacation days a year; amount varies based on position and increases with years of service
• Holidays: A generous number of holidays per year; varies by position
• Sick leave: 12 days of sick leave per year (for full-time) with no maximum accrual
• Paid parental leave: Eligible employees receive six weeks of paid parental leave
• Other leaves: Judicial leave, military leave, bereavement leave

Retirement pension:

• Qualify for a defined benefit pension after five years of vesting
• We pick up the employee's share of the retirement contribution (6% of subject wages)
• See the PERS website for more information: www.pers.state.or.us

Deferred compensation:

• Employees may participate in a 457(b) deferred compensation plan, similar to a 401(k), through convenient payroll deductions
• Both pre-tax and post-tax (Roth) plan options are available

Life insurance:

• We provide life insurance at no cost to employees
• Employee may purchase additional insurance at discounted group rates

Disability and long-term care insurance:

• Employees are automatically enrolled in a county-paid long-term disability program
• We offer short-term disability coverage
• Employees in many positions can purchase long-term care insurance at discounted group rates

Flexible spending accounts:

• Option to set aside pre-tax money to cover eligible health and dependent child care expenses.

Flexible work schedules: Depending on assignment, we offer a variety of flexible work schedules to meet employee needs.

Bus Pass Program All regular employees have access to free public transportation throughout the Portland metropolitan area, including TriMet, MAX, Portland Streetcar and C-TRAN local routes.

Wellness Program We offer a comprehensive wellness program to support, connect, and encourage employees who are actively developing the personal habits necessary to thrive. Some highlights:

• Health club discounts and on-site fitness centers
• Option to receive individualized health coaching and assessment tools through health providers
• Encouragement and resources to help you make healthy lifestyle choices
• Employee-led wellness campaigns and challenges to continuously improve our culture of healthy behaviors

Disclaimer: This is a general description of the benefits offered through employment with Multnomah County, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. In the event of any incorrect information, applicable laws, rules, collective bargaining agreements or official plan documents will prevail. For More Information Multnomah County Benefits Office

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Please describe your experience providing mental health services to children and families, noting any experience working with families of other cultures. Include the length of time spent in each experience, whether it was paid or an internship, the types of services provided and the clients served.

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Please describe your experience providing mental health, education, social services or related services to young children. Include the length of time spent in each experience, whether it was paid experience or an internship, the types of services provided and the ages of the children served.

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Describe the key elements of providing Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation. Please describe any experience you have had providing mental health consultation, especially noting any experience within an early childhood educational setting. Include information about the scope of the consultation and the organization(s) for which you provided consultation.

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