Bilingual (Spanish/English) & Non-bilingual Behavioral Health Jail Care Coordinator

Note: This job will be posted through 11:59 PM of the day prior to the end date listed.

Current Washington County Employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Range:

$80,078.28 - $97,315.08 Salary

Department:

Health & Human Services (HHS)

FLSA Exemption Status:

Exempt

About the Opportunity:

Washington County Behavioral Health Division, within the Department of Health and Human Services, is recruiting for a Bilingual (Spanish) & Non-bilingual Jail Care Coordinator to join our team.

* Effective 10/6/2026, this recruitment will open continuous until filled. Applications will be reviewed as received, and the posting may be closed at any time without further notice. Washington County reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any point during the posting period. *

** It is anticipated that the first initial application screening will start on 10/28/2026. This posting will remain open, and applications received after the initial screening date may be considered if needed. **

 

The Jail Care Coordinator supports adults in custody with severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI) who may be deemed unable to aid and assist in their own defense. They meet clients in jail to assess needs, develop care plans, and connect them with community resources to help divert further legal system involvement when possible. This role collaborates closely with forensics and jail staff, attorneys, Medicaid/CCO’s, behavioral health, substance use disorder, and medical providers, housing system partners, and other agencies as indicated. After release from custody, the care coordinator will briefly support clients to ensure service connection with the goal of reducing recidivism. This position may also occasionally provide general consultation and education for corrections system partners regarding the behavioral health system. Work will be performed both at the Washington County Jail and in the community.

 

Bilingual Positions: 

Designated bilingual positions require that the incumbent have knowledge of another language (primarily Spanish) besides English. It is required to possess precise writing skills (including spelling, grammar, and punctuation), fluent speaking skills, and the ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing. Upon successfully passing the applicable proficiency assessments in a selected language, positions that are eligible for the bilingual differential pay will offer in an amount of 5% of the base pay rate, or a flat rate of seventy-five ($75) per pay period, whichever is greater. Pay periods are every two weeks. 

 

Work Schedule:

This position may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule including remote work.

 

Ideal Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• Experience working with adults with severe and persistent mental illness
• Knowledge of behavioral health resources and systems, including Medicaid/CCO’s
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize and manage a variety of tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to complete accurate documentation in a timely manner
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to build and maintain relationships with clients and system partners
• Ability to demonstrate patience, empathy, understanding, and strength-oriented approach
• Understanding of the needs of communities with various backgrounds in Washington County
• Knowledge based on direct experience regarding a corrections setting and/or legal system (including Aid and Assist) is preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of working with clients with dual diagnosis (Behavioral Health and Substance Use Disorders) is preferred but not required.
• Candidates who are bilingual in Spanish are encouraged to apply.

 

This position is classified as the Senior Mental Health Services Coordinator. To review the complete classification, including the full list of knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) associated with this position, use this link: Senior Mental Health Services Coordinator Classification Specification

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• A Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or related field; AND three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in providing case management or services coordination in a human services related field.
  AND
• Must be certified by the Mental Health and Addictions Certification Board of Oregon as a Qualified Mental Health Professional or hold an approved clinical license and meet the criteria of a Qualified Mental Health Professional as defined in the Oregon Administrative Rules.

Additional Requirements

• This position requires successful completion of background check post offer. In addition to Oregon State Comprehensive Background Checks, this position is required to successfully pass Criminal Justice Information System background checks for continuous employment and annually thereafter.
• Bilingual positions require passing both written and oral fluency assessments.

About the Division:

The Behavioral Health Division has broad responsibilities as the local Community Mental Health Program (CMHP). This position will primarily serve adults in custody who have severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI) and are likely to be placed under Aid and Assist orders in the community or at Oregon State Hospital. If you have a passion for working with adults with complex behavioral health needs and enjoy system navigation and collaboration, please consider joining our team!

Selection Process:

You can review our standard selection process here.

Our commitment to you:
Washington County is an equal opportunity employer committed to using a merit-based system in which recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees is based on knowledge, skills, and abilities. Our organization embraces innovation, collaboration, and work-life harmony. We promote employee development and offer an award-winning benefits and wellness program as well as an opportunity to serve and support our vibrant community.

Veterans' Preference:
If you are a Veteran and would like to be considered for Veterans' preference for this recruitment, please review the instructions using this link: Veterans' Preference Points.
 
Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act:
Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance please contact Human Resources 503-846-8606, or email: Careers@WashingtonCountyOR.gov at least 48 hours before any step in the recruitment and selection process for which you feel you need accommodation.
 
Status of Your Application:
You will be advised by email of your status at each step in the application process, from initial application to final employment disposition. Please note that Washington County communicates with all candidates via email.

Notice: Washington County is currently undergoing a comprehensive classification and compensation study. The purpose of this project is to create new job descriptions and create new classification and compensation systems. Outcomes of the project will include changes to classification titles, which could impact compensation structures. No one will have their pay rate lowered because of this project. For represented positions, appropriate bargaining processes will be utilized prior to implementation.

Questions?

Recruiter:

Yeji Seo

Email Address:

Yeji_Seo@washingtoncountyor.gov