Behavioral Health Specialist I, WRAP Team
Deschutes County Health Services Campus and Local Clinics, Oregon, United States
- Location: Health Services Campus and Local Clinics, Oregon, United States
- Categories: Other, Public Health
- Job Type: Full Time
- Posted: Dec 02, 2025
Job Description:
Behavioral Health Specialist I, WRAP Team
Description
SummaryABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:
Deschutes County Health Services supports over 400 staff in Behavioral and Public Health programs working to promote and protect the health and safety of the community in a broad variety of community-based settings.
Deschutes County Behavioral Health (DCBH) is the Community Mental Health Program providing safety net and core clinical services for community members in Deschutes County dealing with mental health and substance use conditions. DCBH is also a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). As such, DCBH relies on multi-disciplinary teams to provide innovative, evidence based, recovery-oriented services in behavioral healthcare settings co-located with physical health providers.
To hear from staff about working at Deschutes County Behavioral Health, please click HERE.
ABOUT THE COUNTY:
We know where you choose to live, work and play matters. Deschutes County is one of the largest employers in Central Oregon and the largest municipal government in the region. Our dedicated and passionate workforce of more than 1,250 employees provide County services in a number of departments, divisions, and offices.
Located in the heart of Central Oregon, between the towering Cascade Mountain Range to the west and the high desert plateau to the east, Deschutes County is the outdoor recreation capital of Oregon. We enjoy a renowned quality of life, with big-city opportunities and small-town neighborhoods.
We hope you’ll consider joining our talented team.
ABOUT THE JOB:
Intensive Youth Services (IYS) encompasses programs focused on children, youth and families needing a more intensive, team approach to their identified needs. Clients accessing services are struggling with mental health symptoms inhibiting their ability to effectively access daily living, and often need family support involved in their treatment.
The Behavioral Health Specialist I, Wraparound Care Coordinator within the Intensive Youth Services team will provide professional behavioral health services designed to decrease the impact of mental and emotional challenges to clients within the Intensive Youth Services program. Using the Wraparound approach, the incumbent will provide clinical care to children, youth and their families, and may provide family, individual and group skills training in school based settings. Incumbents will perform a wide variety of paraprofessional and professional duties to assist in delivering behavioral health and client case management services under supervision and a professionally developed service plan. Incumbent is also responsible for coordination of a program of services within a team as assigned.
This position serves all of Deschutes County and may be based out of either the Bend or Redmond locations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Meeting facilitation.
- Clinical documentation.
- Team collaboration.
- Case management to support connecting families with needed resources and services.
Knowledge of or experience with:
- Balancing a schedule, which often requires working with several challenging situations at once.
- Care coordination with multiple partner agencies.
- Monitoring progress in care, providing skills as determined by the treatment team all while working within an integrated care team.
- Effectively prioritizing tasks in a fast-paced and high-demand environment.
- Engaging with youth and families.
- Communicating effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with clients, their family members, co-workers, providers, and other agencies.
- Working effectively in a team setting as well as independently.
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Compensation
$5,186.61 to $6,950.54 per month for a 172.67 hour work month. Excellent County benefit package when eligible. This union represented position is available immediately.
BENEFITS:
Effective January 1, 2026: Our robust health plan is offered at a minimal cost of $100 per month for employee only or $121 per month for employee plus dependents, which includes an innovative on-site clinic, pharmacy, and wellness and wellbeing services. Additionally, we include life insurance, retirement (PERS), generous paid time-off (14-18 hours/month to start, pro-rated for part-time), holidays, and professional development opportunities. Please click HERE for full benefit details.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral sciences field;
- OR any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills and knowledge to perform the essential functions of the job.
There is no need to take action at this point. More information will be provided to candidates who progress to the final stage of the interview process. Registration and/or certification must be received within 14 days of hire date. Fees will be paid by DCHS if the candidate selected for the position meets the criteria for registration/certification.
Preferred Qualifications :
- Bilingual in English and Spanish.
- Knowledge of Behavioral Health Peer Navigators and peer delivered services.
- Experience with other behavioral health programs such as YAT, ACT and EASA.
- Knowledge of and/or experience in i ntegrated mental health and medical health.
- Experience with developmentally appropriate engagement strategies.
Necessary Special Requirements
Driving is a requirement for this position. Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Oregon driver's license within 30 days of hire date. The employment offer will be contingent upon presentation of an acceptable and verifiable driver's license, pre-employment screening for criminal history, driving history, and controlled substances (NOTE: Positive test results for marijuana use may result in rescission of a contingent offer of employment). This screening must be completed with satisfactory findings in order for a formal offer of employment to be extended.
Must have dependable transportation and be able and willing to drive throughout Deschutes County in sometimes adverse weather conditions.
NOTE: Per OAR 407-007-0000 to 407-007-0100 (Download PDF reader) this position requires a Criminal Background check through the State Background Check Unit/Orchards, which may also include being fingerprinted. These rules provide for the reasonable screening under ORS 181A.195, 181A.200, 409.027 AND 413.036 of the County’s employees to determine if they have a history of specific criminal behavior identified in federal or state law or rules such that they should not be allowed to work, be employed, or perform in positions covered by these rules. Please click HERE (Download PDF reader) to review Criminal Records Check Rules. All offers of employment for this position are contingent upon the candidate receiving final approval from the State Background Check Unit/Orchards to work in this position.
Excellent County benefit package when eligible.
Deschutes Countyoffers eligible employeesa comprehensive healthcare package that covers medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage at a minimal cost of $95 per month for employee only or $116 per month for employee plus dependents. Coverage becomes effective the first of the month following1month of employment. Included in the health care package is the Deschutes Onsite Clinic (DOC), which provides a wide range of health, wellness, and primary care services to employees and their dependents. The DOC offers convenient hours and no out-of-pocket costs to patients. The DOC Pharmacy is a full service pharmacy available to employees and dependents to have their prescriptions filled at a discounted co-pay. In addition to the health care package, DeschutesCounty provides a generous and comprehensive benefits program to eligible employees.
Employer paid benefit offerings include:
- Life Insurance for employee and dependents
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
- Long-term Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Retirement Program through Oregon PERS
- Time Management Leave
- 125 Flexible Spending Program
- 457 Deferred Compensation Program
- Supplemental Life and Accident Insurance
Closing Date/Time: 12/15/2025 11:59 PM Pacific