The Novel Interventions in Children's Healthcare (NICH) Program at OHSU is currently hiring for the position of Interventionist in Bend, Oregon . *Candidates must be willing to relocate to Central Oregon or currently live in or near Bend, 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.

The position of Interventionist 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. The purpose of this position is to serve as an Interventionist to families eligible for the NICH program. Interventionists provide services including 1) strategic family and systems-level interventions, 2) health systems integration and patient needs alignment, and 3) resource access for family and patient optimization. Duties also include conducting home visits, attending medical appointments, and providing 24/7 on call support.

Interventionists work collaboratively with their Clinical Supervisor, Manager, and the greater NICH team to provide an environment that promotes health and healing, while furthering the mission and vision of NICH: To provide healthcare systems and payors an innovative, dynamic, and effective service to address the triple aim of reducing costs, improving care, and improving health in youth with medical complexity, chronic illness, and special health care needs by a system which has historically underserved populations such as Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), LGBTQ+, and the economically disadvantaged. NICHs vision: Leading the state, region, nation and world in effectively addressing the social determinants of health for the most medically and socially vulnerable with a focus on underrepresented youth and families.

The NICH program provides services to children and adolescents with medical complexity (ex: type 1 diabetes, cystic fibrosis, cancer, etc.) and psychosocial vulnerability (ex: housing and food insecurity, child welfare involvement, etc.). NICH is designed to address the triple aim of healthcare reform (reduce costs, improve care, and improve health) by providing intensive inpatient and outpatient support to youth and their families with the aim of improving health management in the context of the youth's daily life. NICH services focus primarily on youth covered by Medicaid.

The purpose of this position is to serve as an Interventionist to families eligible for the NICH program. Interventionists provide services including:

1. Strategic family and systems-level interventions,
2. Health systems integration and patient needs alignment, and
3. Resource access for family and patient optimization

Duties also include conducting home visits (when safe to do so), socially/physically-distanced outdoor visits during COVID-19, attending medical appointments (virtually or in-person when there is space to do so safely), and providing 24/7 on-call support to patients and their families.

• A bachelor's degree with preferred major course work and experience in a relevant field (ex: psychology, nursing, social services, public health, counseling, or allied health profession).
• A strong background working with at-risk youth and families and/or patients with chronic health conditions. A minimum of twoyears is preferred.
• Interventionists transport patients and families in their personal vehicles (when safe to do so, this is currently not happening due to COVID-19) and supplies to their patients and families. Having a car and insurance is preferred, having a valid driver's license is required for this position.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation.

• Bilingual (Spanish preferred).
• Major course work and experience in a relevant field (e.g. psychology, nursing, social services, public health, counseling, or allied health profession).
• Two years of relevant experience.
• Two years working with at-risk youth and/or families.
• Two years working with children and adolescents.
• One year working with patients who have chronic health conditions.
• One year working with diverse communities.

Please review our website for more information about the NICH Program www.ohsu.edu/nich . Please submit a cover letter with your application.

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