Interventionist - Coos/Curry County - Oregon Health & Science University

Department Overview:

OHSU is proud to be designated a Magnet hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Just 9 percent of U.S. healthcare organizations hold this designation. We pride ourselves in not only serving our community with the highest of accolades but also pushing a multifaceted mission that strives for excellence within the OHSU Culture.

 

OHSU is hiring! We offer a variety of benefits on top of joining a thriving organization:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage at low or no cost to employees
• Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents
• Several retirement plans to choose from! – Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan and University Pension Plan, voluntary savings plans (403b, 401a and 457b)
• Up to 200 hours (equal to 25 full days) a year of paid time off 
• 96 hours of sick leave a year (prorated by FTE status) 
• Commuter subsidies
• Tuition reimbursement 
• Access to group life insurance, disability insurance and other supplemental benefits
• Annual Raises
• Employee discounts to local and major businesses
• Childcare service discounts
• Growth/Development Opportunities

We want you, apply and work with us today! https://www.ohsu.edu/

 

Candidates must be willing to relocate to Coos/Curry County, Oregon or currently live in or near Coos/Curry County, Oregon.

 

This is not a remote position.

 

The Novel Interventions in Children's Healthcare (NICH) Program at OHSU is currently hiring for the position of Interventionist in Coos/Curry County, Oregon. This position is supported by Women's and Children's Services at Doernbecher Children's Hospital in Portland, Oregon. In-state travel will be required. The position is a good fit for individuals who enjoy a blend of direct service and system-level intervention, and have experience and interest in working with at-risk youth or youth with chronic/complex medical conditions. Our work centers around health equity and is a good fit for individuals who are passionate about serving underserved populations and promoting health equity. This is currently a grant funded position, but sustainability efforts are being pursued.

Function/Duties of Position:

Care Coordination, Case Management, System-Level Intervention & Skills Training

• Provides community and home-based face-to-face (on-site and in the field, 24/7) and telephonic outreach, system-level intervention, disease and/or care management, care coordination, education, support and care navigation to members participating in the OHSU Health Plan program as well CCO and commercial plan members statewide.
• Attends medical appointmentswith patients and caregivers and serves as a bridge supporting implementation of care plans on a daily basis.
• Engages providers and the care team in integrated strategic system-level interventions.

Behavioral Intervention Design and Implementation

• Conducts assessments, develops plans of care and interventions to address social determinants and barriers to care, and sets goals for plans of care and implements behavioral interventions within their scope of practice.
• Works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team in identifying opportunities for improvement and participating in the development of new approaches to enhance effectiveness in work performed.

Agency Representation & Community Resource Management/Collaboration

• Collaborates with Medicaid Plan member’s medical, community-based providers (that may include the primary care provider (PCP), specialist provider, behavioral specialists, mental health providers, school nurses, or others as may be indicated) regarding the member’s treatment needs and plan of care, identifying creative strategies and developing and implementing integrated system-level interventions to address psychosocial issues and healthcare inequities.

Required Qualifications:

NICH Interventionist 1 Qualifications:

• 1 year as an Interventionist 1 at OHSU
• OR Bachelor’s Degree and 3 years relevant experience
• OR Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• Valid Driver’s license is required
  • Please note: Consideration will be given for significant life experience that directly enhances the individual’s ability to perform this job. Additionally, retail or hospitality customer service roles will be credited at 50% towards relevant experience.

NICH Interventionist 2 Qualifications:

• Associate Degree
• OR Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• Valid Driver’s license is required
  • Please note: Consideration will be given for significant life experience that directly enhances the individual’s ability to perform this job. Additionally, retail or hospitality customer service roles will be credited at 50% towards relevant experience.

• Compliance with Code of Conduct, Respect in the workplace and Applicable policies, procedures and agreements related to position, department or OHSU as a whole

• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Billingual

Additional Details:

Pay Range: $78,336.44 - $118,625.00 per year (Commensurate with qualifications, experience and internal equity)

• Requisition actively recruiting for both Level I & II Interventionist role and based on selection of candiate, appropriate level will be offered and filled throught this requisition. 

All are welcome:Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.