Assistant Professor of Sociology - Criminal Justice or

Social Work, Latinx/e Focus (25/26)

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Job no: 541882

Work type: Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track

Location: San Luis Obispo

Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Faculty - Social

Sciences, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time

Assistant Professor of Sociology: Criminal Justice or Social Work, Latinx/e

focus

The sociology program in the Department of Social Sciences at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, CA seeks applications for a full-time (academic year), tenure- track Assistant Professor to begin September 11, 2025. Area of Specialization: Criminal Justice or Social Work with a Latinx/e focus. The faculty member will support and teach in the Cal Poly 2+2 sociology bachelor’s degree program at the Allan Hancock College campus, a Hispanic-serving institution, as well as at the San Luis Obispo campus. Additional teaching in one or more of the following classes is preferred: Genders and Sexualities, Sociology of the Family, Sociology of the Life Course, Social Movements, Social Change, and/or Sociology of Complex Organizations.

The ideal candidate will have a combination of university-level teaching experience and research potential. We are seeking applicants with a Ph.D. in sociology or closely related discipline completed before the start of the appointment, evidence of involvement with the Latinx/e community, demonstrable expertise in critical studies of criminal justice or social work with a focus on marginalized communities, and experience working with underrepresented students in research, teaching, service, advising, mentoring and/or community engagement.

The primary teaching and service responsibilities will be to support the 2+2 program. The 2+2 program is a recent partnership between California Polytechnic State University and Allan Hancock Community College in Santa Maria (~35 minutes from the Cal Poly main campus in San Luis Obispo). Students in the program apply at the end of their associate degree and, if accepted, complete two years of Cal Poly classes as transfer students at the Allan Hancock campus. Many 2+2 students are Latinx/e, lower socioeconomic status, and/or first generation. 2+2 students graduate with a BA degree in Sociology from Cal Poly and are prepared to take positions in areas such as law enforcement, human resources, or social services or enter a K-8 credentialing program.

Although Cal Poly is primarily a teaching university, our faculty are expected to balance teaching with an active program of research/professional development (including publication), student supervision and advising, and participation in service activities at the department and college/university level. The typical teaching load is 12 units (three courses) per quarter, with a reduction in course load in each of the first two years to help new faculty establish an active program of research and professional development. Cal Poly strongly values diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), especially in the classroom and among its areas of study.

The College of Liberal Arts (CLA) sees diversity as central to its mission and is committed to fostering an equitable and inclusive environment within the college and university. We value our diversity of complex and intersecting identities, while striving to maintain an environment that is socially just, equitable, respectful, and inclusive. The successful applicant should be able to clearly demonstrate how they have infused these values and student learning objectives into their work. They should be prepared to present clear examples of how they would infuse these areas into their work as a faculty member.

At California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees, and our community. Bringing people together from different backgrounds, experiences, and value systems fosters the innovative and creative thinking that exemplifies Cal Poly's values of free inquiry, cultural and intellectual diversity, mutual respect, civic engagement, and social and environmental responsibility. Cal Poly's commitment to DEI informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring, and retention. California Polytechnic State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

Cal Poly strongly values diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), in the classroom, in scholarship, and in service experience. This position is part of a university-wide cluster of searches designed to increase curricular coverage of areas related to DEI, as well as to promote inclusive and equity-minded teaching strategies across the university. Successful candidates will be expected to contribute to the university’s goals in these areas. Candidates selected through this DEI cluster hire will be given start-up funds to support their work in DEI, and a dedicated mentor will be given upon appointment. Once hired, candidates will collaborate with their dean and others to develop a plan for utilizing these funds for supplemental compensation, assigned time, or professional development activities.

For more information about Cal Poly’s DEI-Focused Cluster Hires, please visit: https://academic-personnel.calpoly.edu/clusterhire

The other searches are for positions in the following disciplines across campus:

• African American Politics and/or Policy (Political Science)
• African American Psychology (Psychology & Child Development)
• DEI-focused University Archivist (Special Collections and Archives, Library)
• Director of General Engineering (Dept. dependent on specialty)
• Environmental Health in Latinx/e Populations (Kinesiology and Public Health)
• Environmental Justice and Sustainable Development, focus on Latinx/e or Black populations (Natural Resources and Environmental Science)
• Exercise Physiology (Kinesiology and Public Health)
• Metadata and Cataloguing Librarian (Collection Strategies and Discovery, Library)
• Spanish Language Journalism (Journalism)
• Visual and Performing Arts Education, focus on Black and Latinx/e populations (Liberal Studies)

Salary: Anticipated Hiring Range: $90,276 - $98,244/year, $7,523 - $8,187/month
(Note that hiring level will be commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the candidate.)

Due to CSU policies, the person hired must reside in the state of California at the time of hire and for the entirety of the appointment.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in sociology or closely related discipline (earned or nearing completion, with degree awarded before the start of the appointment)
• Evidence of potential for scholarly and/or creative achievement in sociology
• Ability to teach criminal justice and/or social work courses
• Evidence of involvement with the Latinx/e community
• Demonstrated effectiveness in college or university-level teaching
• Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral use of the English language
• Willingness to teach at both campuses in-person or virtually based on program need
• Experience working with underrepresented students in research, teaching, service, advising, mentoring and/or community engagement
• Experience working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive, and inclusive environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Evidence of involvement with and commitment to community college/transfer students
• Evidence of scholarly engagement with social justice-oriented frameworks, theories, and/or practices
• Experience in online teaching
• Ability to teach courses in three or more of the following areas:
• genders and sexualities
• the family or the life course
• social change or social movements
• organizations
• other core courses (e.g. race and ethnicity, sociological research methods)
• Demonstrated experience and commitment to student-centered learning and teaching
• Demonstrated ability to collaboratively work in multidisciplinary settings

Candidates will have the following responsibilities

• Teach, conduct research, and perform Cal Poly service responsibilities at the Allan Hancock College campus to support the 2+2 program
• Teach at the San Luis Obispo campus to support the overall sociology program
• Advise students about concentrations and supervise senior projects
• Build relationships with the local community to support 2+2 student internships
• Teach courses in the sociology upper-division curriculum including criminal justice or social work, as well as additional core courses for the major and upper division electives
• Teach courses at both campuses in-person and/or virtually based on program need
• Contribute to the University’s mission of “Learn by Doing”
• Develop and maintain an active research agenda that involves undergraduate students
• Develop and teach undergraduate classes based on the candidate’s own interests

Special Conditions

All CSU employees are designated "mandated reporters" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act. As a condition of your employment, you will be required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 and any subsequent amendments.

Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Note: Cal Poly cannot deny an applicant a position solely or in part due to a criminal conviction history until it has performed an individualized assessment and linked the relevant conviction history with specific job duties in the position being sought.

Please note: Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Cal Poly has designated as sensitive. Sensitive positions are those requiring heightened scrutiny of individuals holding the position based on potential for harm to children, concerns for the safety and security of people, animals, or property, or heightened risk of financial loss to Cal Poly or individuals in the university community.

For health and well-being, Cal Poly is a smoke & tobacco-free campus. The university is committed to promoting a healthy environment for all members of our community.

In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU related work outside of California.

About the Department

The Department of Social Sciences is comprised of two majors (sociology and anthropology/geography) located on two campuses (San Luis Obispo and Santa Maria) and has 17 tenured or tenure-track faculty members. The sociology program serves approximately 300 majors and 50 minors as well as students throughout the university in General Education offerings. The department's website is www.socialsciences.calpoly.edu.

How to Apply

To apply, please visit http://jobs.calpoly.edu/ for an online faculty application and apply to Requisition # 541882. Please upload the following required materials as part of the electronic application:

1. Current curriculum vitae
2. Cover letter: address the feasibility of conducting a research program within the context of a primarily teaching-oriented undergraduate program
3. Diversity statement: describe demonstrated commitment to DEI in teaching, scholarship, and/or service including descriptions of past experience, contributions to DEI efforts, the impact on student, faculty, staff, and/or your field, and a description of how you will demonstrate a commitment in these areas in teaching, research, and/or service at Cal Poly
4. Unofficial transcripts showing highest degree earned; official transcripts showing highest degree earned will be required prior to appointment
5. Teaching portfolio: provide evidence of teaching effectiveness including student evaluations and course syllabi related to area of specialization (criminal justice or social work, as well as other areas of sociology if desired)
6. Example of research plan, scholarship or creative work

Please be prepared to provide three professional references with names and email addresses when completing the application. Cal Poly will directly solicit letters from the individuals listed by applicants. The position is open until filled.

Projected Start Date: 09-11-2025

Review Begin Date: 12-16-2024. Applicants with complete files by the Review Begin date will be given full consideration. Applications received after this date may be considered.For questions about the position please contact Dr. Sara Lopus via email at slopus@calpoly.edu

Advertised: November 15, 2024 (10:00 AM) Pacific Standard Time

Applications close: Open Until Filled

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Posted: 11/20/2024

USF College of Behavioral & Community Sciences

For information and applications please email Dr. Alison Salloum at asalloum@usf.edu 

Position Description

The person filling this position is expected to provide vision, leadership, and administrative direction to the

School of Social Work. The Director is expected to serve as a facilitator for faculty research, scholarship,

teaching excellence, and service to the community and to the profession. The Director is further expected

to advocate for the University, community, and professional organization support for the school, to pursue

development opportunities, and to work collaboratively with other disciplines and programs within the

College and the University. The Director is expected to foster continued dedication to faculty and students

and support inclusion and equity in teaching and learning.

Minimum Qualifications

• Academic experience working in a CSWE accredited school of social work and an MSW and
• doctorate in social work/social welfare or in a related field
• An established record of research/scholarship and demonstrated teaching excellence
• commensurate with appointment at the rank of Professor
• A successful record of securing and administering grants and contracts
• Previous post-doctoral academic appointment in a school of social work with substantial academic
• administrative experience in a leadership position at the BSW, MSW and/or doctoral program level
• Commitment to shared faculty governance

Preferred Qualifications

• A demonstrated record of effective leadership in social work and/or social welfare
• A demonstrated record of effective faculty mentoring and faculty development
• A demonstrated record of leadership positions in professional organizations
• Accomplishment in a specific field of practice as demonstrated by a record of scholarship
• and service
• A federally funded program of research
• A commitment to interdisciplinary research and teaching
• A demonstrated record of community involvement highlighting societal impact and collaboration
• with external partners
• Leadership experience in social work education at the doctoral level
• Recent experience with CWSE accreditation requirements
• Eligible to be licensed in the state of Florida

For information and applications please email Dr. Alison Salloum at asalloum@usf.edu

Posted: 11/21/2024

Missouri State University

School of Mental Health and Behavioral Sciences

Counseling, Psychology, and Social Work Programs

Position Title: School Director (Tenured, Associate or Full Professor)

Background

Missouri State University and the faculty of the School of Mental Health and Behavioral Sciences invite applications and nominations for the position of School Director. The Director is a key member of the leadership team of the McQueary College of Health and Human Services. The College consists of 5 major academic units, including the School of Mental Health and Behavioral Sciences.

The School of Mental Health and Behavioral Sciences consists of programs in Counseling, Psychology, and Social Work offering bachelor’s degrees in Psychology and Social Work, master’s degrees in Counseling, Psychology, and Social Work, a Doctor of Psychology Degree, and several certificates. Our programs are accredited through CACREP and CSWE, and the PsyD is seeking accreditation from APA. Teaching and clinical experiences are delivered by 45 full-time faculty and many part-time faculty. Explore our School at https://www.missouristate.edu/SMHBS/default.htm.

Responsibilities

The School of Mental Health and Behavioral Sciences seeks a candidate with expertise in counseling, psychology, or social work who can lead the School and facilitate school operations, initiatives, community outreach, fundraising and marketing. The Director will serve as an advocate for the School with the Dean, university administration, and external constituents. The Director will collaborate with other Academic Unit Leaders to engage in strategic planning, facilitate interprofessional collaboration, support accreditation processes and program evaluation, advocate for equitable distribution of resources and oversee budgets. The Director will collaborate with colleagues in the unit to recruit and retain faculty, staff, and students.

Qualifications

• Terminal degree in a discipline within the School of Mental Health and Behavioral Sciences
• Credentials for appointment to Associate or Full Professor level, which includes a strong record of teaching, service, and scholarship
• Experience with academic strategic planning, curricula planning, and program assessment
• Documented success with recruitment, mentoring, development, and evaluation of faculty, staff, and students
• Experience with budget and resource management
• Experience obtaining and/or maintaining accreditation for academic programs
• Demonstrated interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills to lead a team toward goal achievement
• Experience working with multiple constituencies and a record of building effective interprofessional collaborations
• Ability to lead through democratic team building and promote cohesiveness and a culture that values diverse views and perspectives
• Demonstrated knowledge of effective strategies for creating an inclusive environment with faculty, staff, and students
  

Salary and Benefits

Salary and rank are commensurate with qualifications and experience. Benefits available include health, vision, life, and dental insurance, and a retirement plan. Employees are entitled to a tuition waiver of up to 15 credits/year, which may be assigned to their dependents and/or spouse.

Requested Start Date: July 1, 2025

Application Materials, Contact, and Application Deadline 

Screening of applications will begin on November 11, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. Interested individuals should apply online at https://jobs.missouristate.edu/. Application documents to be submitted online are:

1. A cover letter
2. A curriculum vitae, including names and contact information of at least three references
3. A statement of leadership philosophy
   

Graduate transcripts will be required at the time of hire.

Location and Environment:

Missouri State University is a selective-admissions, multi-campus metropolitan university system that celebrated 100 years of excellence in teaching, research, and service. As the second largest university in the state, Missouri State University is home to more than 26,000 students. The University offers 96 undergraduate with 178 options, 89 Master’s options, and 8 Doctoral programs within their 6 academic colleges and a Graduate College. The University is strongly committed to faculty development through internal grants programs, summer fellowships, sabbaticals, and the availability of a Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning.

The main campus of Missouri State University is in Springfield, known as the gateway to the beautiful Ozarks. The city of Springfield has many attractions while still maintaining the feel of a safe community with a strong family focus. The city has been rated by Employment Review as one of the “Top Ten of America’s Best Places to Live and Work.” As a vibrant metropolitan area of 450,000 people, Springfield offers advantages in low cost of living, superior health care access, excellent public schools, and a wide range of entertainment, recreational, and cultural opportunities. https://www.liveinspringfieldmo.com/ https://www.missouristate.edu/about/springfield-ozarks.htm

Additional Information:

See https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/77400 for full description of position and to apply online. Missouri State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action/minority/female/veterans/disability/sexual orientation/gender identity employer and institution. We encourage applications from all interested minorities, females, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and sexual orientation/gender identity.

Employment will require a criminal background check at University Expense. Questions may be directed to Dr. Julie Masterson, Search Chair at JulieMasterson@MissouriState.edu ; Phone: 417-836-5335.

Posted: 10/10/2024

Human Services Clinician II

Department of Human Services

Salary Range: $83,096.00 - $128,793.60

Annually

Announcement No: XXXX Closing Date: 10/17/2024

An Equal Opportunity Employer/Reasonable Accommodation upon Request

Work Location: 2100 Washington Blvd. 4 th floor, Arlington VA 22204

POSITION INFORMATION

Arlington County Department of Human Services (DHS) Aging and

Disability Services Division (ADSD) is hiring a Human Services Clinician to serve in one of the Division's primary client services' entry points. This position will be part of the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) which links older adults and individuals with disabilities to services and resources with the goal of enhancing their quality of life, independence, and

well-being.

The ADRC is part of the Agency on Aging in the Community Supports and Coordination Bureau (CSCB), a dynamic and innovative team of professionals. CSCB provides comprehensive wrap around supportive

services helping older and vulnerable adults and their caregivers to maintain the highest level of independence and quality of life in their community of choice. CSCB also oversees multiple contracted services and

monitors trends, legislation and policy impacting older adults.

ADSD is part of an integrated model, connecting clients to human services programs including: adult protective services, adult social services, home- based nursing case management, in-home services support vendors, home

care agencies, senior adult mental health, and volunteer guardianship programs. The population served is culturally and ethnically diverse.

Specific duties include:

Conducting intake interviews to determine potential need for

resources and services;

Performing comprehensive assessments using a strengths framework in an integrated context that promotes

safety, independence, dignity and wellbeing of customers seeking

services;

Partnering with customers and families to provide short term case management, developing service plans and ensuring follow-up to reduce risks and enhance ability to live independently;

Securing appropriate funding and payment authorizations for

services and assisting in completing financial eligibility

paperwork for DHS and related programs, including applications for benefits and emergency financial requests;

Maintaining electronic case records in compliance with applicable clinical and regulatory requirements;

Providing outreach, support and consultation to team, internal DHS and external community partners; and

Advocating on behalf of customers through emergency

services/crisis intervention as needed.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Minimum:

Master's Degree in Human Services, Counseling, Psychology, or other directly related clinical discipline, all of which required a

practicum prior to graduation involving diagnostic, treatment, and case management services; plus

Two (2) years of post-Master's degree experience providing

professional clinical human services, which included the application of diagnostic, treatment, and case management services.

Substitution: A directly related higher level clinical degree may substitute for the Master's degree education requirement and one year of professional

clinical social work experience gained after the Master’s degree was awarded.

Desirables: Preference may be given to candidates with one or more of the following experiences and or licensure:

Virginia licensed or license-eligible in a clinical discipline such as social work, professional counselor or other;

Assessing clients' eligibility for public benefit programs;

Providing services to older adults, persons with disabilities, and their

families;

Working with individuals from diverse cultural/ethnic backgrounds;

and/or

Bilingual in Spanish, Arabic, Amharic, or Vietnamese.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

A background check may be conducted on all candidates who are finalists for the position. It may include checks of the following: criminal record,

driving record, education, professional licensure, and credit check and may require signing a release authorizing the County to obtain this information.

The position will require travel around Arlington County. Applicant must possess, or obtain by the time the appointment a valid Driver's license from

the applicant's place of resident or be willing to use alternative modes of transportation. Your responses to the supplemental questionnaire are considered part of

the application process and are required for this position. Please do not give "see resume" as a response to the questions. Incomplete applications

will not be considered.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Work Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Some evening and weekend work may be required. Some telework may be available contingent upon work load and supervisor approval.

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Human Services Clinician II Supplemental Questionnaire

1. Check the box that describes your education background:

a. I possess a Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or other directly

related clinical discipline

b. I am substituting with a directly related higher level clinical degrees may substitute for

the Master's Degree education requirement and 1 year of experience

c. None of the above

2. A clinical practicum involving diagnostic, treatment, and case management services is required.

Please provide the following information:

Date(s) of practicum (MM/YY - MM/YY)

Place of practicum

General Responsibilities of practicum

3. Check the box that best describes your post-Master's degree experience providing

professional clinical human services, which included the application of diagnostic,

treatment, and case management services.

a. Less than 1 year

b. 1 but less than 2 years

c. 2 years or more

d. None

4. Do you have a current valid Driver's license?

a. Yes

b. No

5. Check each box that indicates experience you possess:

a. Assessing clients' eligibility for public benefit programs

b. Providing services to persons with disabilities, seniors, and their families

c. Working with individuals from diverse cultural/ethnic backgrounds

d. Bilingual in Spanish, Arabic, Amharic, or Vietnamese

6. Please list any Virginia licenses in a clinical discipline such as social work, professional counselor

or other that you possess or are eligible for.

7. Please provide a cover letter addressing how your education, experience and training

meets the requirements under selection criteria highlighting your accomplishments in

these areas. Please use the space provided in the supplemental questions section of

the online application for your cover letter or attach a cover letter to your online

application.

Posted 10/6/2024

Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS) is actively hiring full-time and part-time Clinicians across multiple Westchester County, NY locations. Whether your passion lies in specialized or general clinical practice, we have opportunities for you to grow and make a meaningful impact.

Why Choose WJCS?

• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy hybrid and flexible work schedules, summer Fridays, and access to tuition and childcare reimbursement programs.
• Professional Development: Grow with us through free CEU courses, an LMSW Exam Study Group, leadership training, and specialized education in therapeutic approaches like DBT.
• Supportive Environment: Join a trauma-informed agency that values your ideas and lived experiences.
• Inclusive Culture: We’re committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in every aspect of our work.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy excellent benefits, even as a part-time employee (21+ hours per week).

Ready to Make a Difference?
Visit wjcs.com/careers or email Recruiting@wjcs.com to learn more and apply!

Posted: 9/13/2024

USF College of Behavioral & Community Sciences

The University of South Florida, School of Social Work invites applications for 1 Assistant Professor of Instruction and/or Assistant Instructor (non-tenure track) for the Tampa campus. The position is set to begin December 20, 2024. The position is dedicated to providing instruction in the BSW and MSW programs and contributing to the service needs in the School. Preference will be given to applicants who have the ability to teach across the curriculum and also have a strong clinical background. Term of appointment shall be 12 months continual appointment subject to annual evaluations. Salary is commensurate with experience. Position is open until filled with first review of applications October 2, 2024. USF Social Work faculty members contribute to the mission of the College of Behavioral and Community Sciences by preparing professional social workers to engage in Evidence Based social work practice and lifelong engagement in advocacy and social justice.

Please see the following website for additional information about the School of Social Work and our commitment to diversity and social justice: http://socialwork.cbcs.usf.edu/.

Minimum Qualifications:

MSW from a CSWE accredited School of Social Work

• Two years of full-time or the equivalent of part-time post-graduate social work practiceexperience
  
• Teaching and/or training experience in social work education

Preferred Qualifications:

•Administrative experience in social work education and/or leadership in a human service agency

•Experience in creating and developing community partnerships

•Evaluation experience consistent with CSWE accreditation standards

•Online or classroom teaching experience in social work education

•Supervisory experience with students or staff

•State licensure in any state

•Ph.D. in Social Work or related area or DSW

Please reach out to Elizabeth Correia - eccorreia@usf.edu

Posted: 9/12/2024

Pay Range:$39.11 - $48.12 Hourly

To Apply:

https://multco.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Multco_Jobs/job/Portland-OR/Early-Childhood-Mental-Health-Consultant---KSA-Latino-e-Spanish-PLUS--1500-Hiring-Incentive_R-15693

The Opportunity:

THIS WORK MATTERS!

This position is 32 hours per week and has summer-leave. The Early Childhood (EC) Mental Health Consultant - KSA Latino/e/Spanish provides culturally and trauma responsive preventative mental health consultation services to Albina Head Start, Albina Home Visitors, and Portland Public School Head Start administrators, staff, and the families receiving their services for the purpose of improving adult provider and caregivers' capacities to promote the healthy social emotional development of children in their care, especially Latino/e and Spanish-speaking children and families.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA): Latino/e cultural KSA requires the understanding of cultural/racial/ethnic factors, including systemic disadvantage; acculturation, intergenerational immigrant family challenges and protective factors, effects of trauma during immigration, war, separation from family/primary supports, detention, generational trauma, and any factors related to non-dominant culture affecting mental health/substance abuse and treatment. This would be demonstrated by knowledge of the traditions, values and customs of the community being served as well as the ability to identify specific examples of experience working directly with individuals and families who identify with the Latino/e and Spanish-speaking community. (Language testing will be required)

***As a newly hired Mental Health Consultant, you will receive a one-time New Hire Recruitment and Retention Incentive payment of $1,500 on your first paycheck. The incentive will be prorated based on the position's FTE status.***

As the EC Mental Health Consultant - KSA Latino/e/Spanish, duties will include:

Mental Health Consultation and Collaboration

• Provides culturally and trauma responsive preventative mental health consultation services to Albina Head Start, Albina Home Visitors, and Portland Public School Head Start administrators, staff, and the families receiving their services for the purpose of improving adult provider and caregivers' capacities to promote the healthy social emotional development of children in their care.
• Serves all staff, children, and families and additionally provides culturally responsive support to Latino/e and Spanish-speaking staff, children, and families.
• This involves conducting formal observations, consultation, and support plans for children in the classroom, conducting mental health screenings of young children referred by the agency staff, building classroom and program-wide capacity for equitable and trauma and culturally responsive Pyramid Model implementation, and specific outreach and engagement with Latino/e and Spanish-speaking children, families and care providers, who may have cultural or other barriers to mental health services.
• Routinely uses Spanish speaking skills when communicating with Spanish-speaking Head Start staff and families.
• Additionally, coordinates with community agencies, natural support systems, churches, etc. to increase awareness of and access to positive mental health development for Latino/e and Spanish-speaking children and families.
• Requires use of personal vehicle to travel to assigned sites and home and community visits.

Mental Health Services

• Provides mental health services (can include triage, screening, case management, or crisis intervention for individuals, groups, families, caregivers, etc.) to young children and their caregivers, for prevention of mental health, emotional, social, and familial difficulties.
• This involves conducting observations, developing social emotional support plans, and providing ongoing consultation for the childcare/educational, and/or home environments; and assisting in finding and referring to housing, food, medical, dental, and mental health resources.
• Understands early childhood mental health and development and cultural, racial and ethnic factors, including systemic advantage or disadvantage; acculturation, intergenerational immigrant family challenges and protective factors, effects of trauma during immigration, war, separation from family and/or primary supports, detention, refugee camps, etc.; generational trauma, and any factors related to non-dominant culture affecting mental health and treatment.

Clinical Documentation and Training

• Initiates and maintains clinical record keeping on individual prevention clients, to comply with legal, medical, mental health Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) compliance, and programmatic standards for clinical care documentation, using computer and related equipment.
• Completes administrative data collection to record quantitative information about service delivery, for compliance with program, department, county, and contractor data requirements, using computer and related equipment.
• Participates in individual and group supervision with the program supervisor or lead for the purpose of reviewing clinical cases; administrative meetings; and department sponsored training with other Mental Health Consultants (MHCs) and Behavioral Health Division (BHD) administration.

Multnomah County offers an exceptional benefits package, including employer-funded retirement savings; health and dental insurance at very low cost to full-time employees and their dependents; paid parental leave; wellness programs; a focus on work-life balance; and much more. Find more details on our benefits website. 

Our Commitment to Safety, Trust and Belonging: ​Multnomah County is committed to developing, nurturing and continually improving workforce equity by identifying and addressing the structural and policy barriers to equal employment opportunity faced by our employees and communities. County employees across the organization have stepped forward to develop a strategic plan and help create a workplace where everyone can reach their full potential. Learn more by reading our Workforce Equity Strategic Plan and exploring our Core Competencies for all County employees

TO QUALIFY:

We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant. For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Education/Certification: Must have a Masters degree and must meet the standards of Qualified Mental Health Professional - R (QMHP-R) with the Mental Health & Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO). Please visit the MHACBO website to confirm your eligibility to apply. This position requires a QMHP-R within 30 days of hire and/or licensed Board of Oregon (LPC, LCSW, CSWA, PhD, etc.) AND

• Masters degree in psychology or
• Masters degree in social work or counseling or
• Masters degree in a behavioral science field

Other:

• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA): This position requires the ability to read, write and speak in Spanish and English languages, and have knowledge of and experience with the Latino/e community and culture. (Language testing will be required)
• A driver’s license is required.
• This position requires a Background Investigation, which may include being fingerprinted.

Preferred Qualifications/ Transferable Skills*: You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/ transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates.

• Appropriate Oregon Licensing Board LCSW, LCP, Clinical Psychologist (preferred)
• Screening and/or Investigator experience in an adult and/or child protective services program.
• Knowledge of challenges and barriers faced by those with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI) and the systems they encounter in Residential Services, Adult Protective Services and Crisis Services.
• Lead with race through actions and advocacy with internal programs, with community partners and across departments throughout the county.
• Demonstrate the ability to flex style when faced with myriad dimensions of culture in order to be effective across cultural context.
• Respect and appreciation for ethnic and cultural diversity.
• Ability to collaborate and build relationships to achieve positive work outcomes.
• Ability to maintain a safe and healthful workplace.
• High degree of resilience, is outcome driven and can thrive in an environment of rapid change while effectively managing pressure in an effective and professional manner.

*Transferable skills: Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experience that are relevant for this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position.

SCREENING & EVALUATION:

REQUIRED:

The Application Packet: You must submit ALL requested items below. Failure to do so will be deemed as an incomplete application.

1. Attach a Resume demonstrating you meeting minimum qualifications; AND

2. Attach a Cover Letter addressing the following:

• Demonstrate your experience working with diverse and marginalized populations; and
• How you meet the qualifications for this position, including your current certifications; and
• Why you are interested in the position; AND

3. Attach a copy of your QMHP-R Certification and/or Oregon Licensure if applicable.

Note: The application, resume and cover letter should demonstrate your work experience/skills and how it is related to those shown in the ‘Overview’ and ‘To Qualify’ sections of the job announcement. Please be thorough, as these materials will be scored and determine your eligibility to advance in this recruitment process.

The Selection Process: For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page. We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows:

• Initial review of minimum qualifications
• An evaluation of application materials to identify the most qualified candidates
• Consideration of top candidates/interviews
• Background, reference, and education checks
• Language testing

Note: Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Type of Position: This represented position is eligible for overtime

Type: Represented

FLSA: Non-exempt

Note: The eligible list created from this recruitment may be used to fill regular, full or part time, temporary, and limited duration assignments.

Salary/Pay: Please be advised that the pay range listed for this position is intended to provide general guidance on the earning potential for the role. However, actual compensation will be determined in accordance with the Oregon Equal Pay Law and will take into account factors such as the candidate's relevant experience and education. Candidates should expect that initial offers will be made within the listed pay range and may not be at or near the top of the range.

Serving the Public, Even During Disasters: Everyday, Multnomah County staff work together to serve as a safety net for our communities. During a disaster, this safety net becomes even more critical. All County employees have a role in serving the public during inclement weather, natural disaster, or other types of community emergency response. During these emergency responses, while typically there begins with a call for volunteers, county employees may ultimately be reassigned from their current position to a role in the emergency response in order to support the critical needs presented by our communities. For more information, please visit the Disaster Service Worker Information page.

Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. As a Health Department employee you will create a work culture of respect, trust and understanding for the highly diverse populations the Health Department serves in the office and in the community. Every employee shares the responsibility for promptly bringing to the County's attention conduct that interferes with providing a work environment free of illegal discrimination and harassment.

Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO Know Your Rights poster is available for your reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request priority protected veteran referrals.

Veterans’ Preference: Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference. Review our veterans’ preference page for details about eligibility and how to apply.

Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711.

Questions?

Recruiter:Caitrin Thomaselli

Email:caitrin.thomaselli@multco.us

Phone:+1 (971) 4218257

Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.

Disclaimer: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

Job Profile:6365 - Mental Health Consultant

Posted: 9/12/2024