YAMHILL COUNTY
CAREER OPPORTUNITY
Older Adult Behavioral Health Specialist/QMHP
(HS Specialist II or III)
Full salary range - HS Specialist II: $4639- $5984/month
Full salary range - HS Specialist III: $5066- $6475/month
(DOE) with Excellent Benefits
Job #ER21-071
Recruitment closes August 16, 2021 at 3:00 p.m.

The Older Adult Behavioral Health Specialist
This is a regular full-time position for a Human Services Specialist II or III (QMHP) to serve as the designated Older Adult Behavioral Health Specialist (OABHS) for Yamhill County. Performs community-wide coordination, planning, health promotion, and education related to older adult services. Assesses community needs, identifies gaps in services, eliminates barriers, promotes best practices and evidence-based approaches, offers placement and transition assistance, provides information and training, and maintains information on area resources for older adults. Works closely with multiple agencies, systems, and individuals to assure appropriate services for older adults and adults with disabilities are available, provided with dignity, and responsive to individual needs. This position does not routinely provide direct clinical services. 

The Qualifications
The position requires a master’s degree in social services field from an accredited school AND:
HS Specialist II: at least one year of experience as a Human Services Specialist. Any satisfactory
equivalent combination of experience and training which ensures ability to perform the work may
substitute for the above. Must qualify as a QMHP. May require licensing.
HS Specialist III: at least three years’ post-master’s experience. Must possess active professional license in the state of Oregon as a Qualified Mental Health Provider (QMHP) or be a non-licensed QMHP with dual credentialing as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC I, II, or III).
Experience working with older adults and/or adults with disabilities is essential. Experience coordinating and
collaborating with multiple systems strongly preferred. Experience providing training preferred. Will be subject to successful completion of a background check.