Cascadia Health
Location
Portland, Oregon
Salary
$70,331 - $75,356 / YEAR
The Community Counselor III is responsible for providing and coordinating a wide range of supportive and therapeutic mental health services. This includes developing individualized support plans and advocating for clients to ensure they receive necessary services.
A Master's Degree in a behavioral science field is required, along with the competencies to become credentialed as a Qualified Mental Health Professional. Clinical experience and knowledge of Integrated Dual Disorder Treatment are preferred.
Community Counselor III (Intensive Case Management) Job Overview Location/Schedule: The position is located at the Plaza Health Center located in SE Portland, OR. The schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Clinical experience providing inpatient or outpatient services is preferred. Integrated Dual Disorder Treatment (IDDT) experience preferred. Specialized
Able to conduct a Mental Status assessment and formulate a diagnosis according to the most current DSM Understand recovery model, motivational interviewing, illness management and recovery Thorough knowledge of evidence based practices, and strength based case management philosophies and strategies Operate computer hardware and software at a level needed to effectively perform job functions Enter and retrieve data Other: Must possess a valid driver’s license, three year driving history; clean driving record, ability to pass Driver Motor Vehicle (DMV) check and complete the Cascadia online Defensive Driving course. Must have access to reliable transportation. Working Conditions Work is performed in the community, clinical office and acute care settings. The majority of the work is performed during regular business hours with potential of extending into the early evening only for a specific client need or event. The incumbent should be comfortable in a variety of Portland's neighborhoods, comfortable exploring opportunities within the client's neighborhood, and able to develop clinical skills with clients in their home environments. Incumbents in this position are provided a company cell phone and are equipped with an electronic notepad that can accompany them into the community to add in clinical records access and timely documentation. Daily routines may be hectic and will likely require the Community Counselor III to perform various functions and, on occasion, perform the tasks of other employees as needed. Meal periods and breaks are subject to interruption. Universal Precautions and remaining alert to the environment are critical to address the potential for violent behavior, exposure to disease, biohazards, noise and contaminants. Mental Demands: The work assigned is diverse and involves addressing new and unusual circumstances in which outcomes may negatively affect costs, employee morale or clients. The work regularly involves a degree of unpredictability and disruption of planned tasks requiring a flexible time management approach. Physical Demands: Activities and structure support community integration while assisting residents in continued growth for successful independent living. Employee must have the ability to assist the team in providing safety to all residents and staff in potentially volatile situations. Cascadia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, contact us at 503-963-7654. This position is represented by a labor union. Benefits We offer generous benefits for our full-time and part-time employees (20 hours + pro-rated) including: Generous Paid Time Off Package Full-time employees earn 6 weeks of PTO in their first year! Medical and Dental Coverage (begins 1st of the month following hire date) VSP Vision Discount Plan 403(B) Retirement Savings (Pre and post-tax plans with up to 8% employer matching contribution!) Flexible Spending Account (FSA) (Medical, dependent care, and transportation options) Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance Paid Bereavement and Jury Duty Leave Length of Service Award Voluntary Life Insurance Supplemental Insurance Student loan forgiveness options Wellness Benefits: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Bike to Work Reimbursement Discounted Fitness Memberships Trauma Support Team Starting Rate Range in USD ($) $70,331.30 - $75,355.73 Cascadia Health is Oregon’s largest community-based behavioral health and substance use treatment services organization. As both a Certified Community Behavioral Health Center (CCBHC) and Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), Cascadia provides integrated mental health, substance use treatment, primary care, housing support, crisis intervention, peers wellness, skills training, and more to individuals and families. Our clients can find the care they need through one team and often in one location, regardless of their ability to pay.
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