Mental Health Counselor

Multiple positions available! Location can vary from Wasco to Sherman County!

Do want to work in an environment where you make a difference? Come join us in the Columbia Gorge and earn experience working with a vulnerable population! This is an opportunity to work in community mental health, providing counseling services in an rural area. As an employer we promote self-care and recognize the impacts that has on job satisfaction.

Job Specifications: Any qualifying combination of education, licensure and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position is qualifying. This would typically include:

· Master’s degree in social work, psychology, psychiatric nursing or other related field.

· Some positions will require alcohol and drug counselor certification (CADC 1 or CADC 2).

· Bilingual fluency Spanish/English is preferred (but not required)

· Professional licensure in the State of Oregon as an LCSW or LPC,
OR must obtain this licensure within two (2) years of hire through the certifying agency (MHACBO.org).

· Incumbent must obtain certification from the Department of Human Services as a Mental Health Investigator and Mental Health Examiner. Incumbent must keep certification current and in good standing.

· Must possess a valid Oregon or Washington Driver’s License, maintain an acceptable driving record and be insurable for client service purposes and for travel between business office for meetings and/or trainings. This position must pass all criminal history check requirements as required by ORS 181.536 to 181.537, and in accordance with OAR 407-007-0220 to 407-007-0370

Essential Responsibilities of the General Classification: The following list represents the essential responsibilities of the position. Other duties may be assigned.

· Provide psychotherapy, counseling, and case management services to individuals, couples, families and groups. Conduct interviews to accumulate pertinent data; assess presenting issues; develop service plans. Counseling and psychotherapy may include working with assigned clients in developing communication skills, providing assertiveness training, providing behavior modification programs, and monitoring the effects of prescribed medication.

· Depending on position, may provide substance abuse disorder assessment and provide integrated dual-diagnosis services to assigned clients.

· Utilize agency clinical software system to prepare current client records of treatment and reports as necessary and required. Maintain timely and cogent progress notes and service plans. Ensure that client records and other documentation are up-to-date and justify the services provided.

· Serve as investigator and/or examiner in involuntary commitment procedures.

· Assist and/or provide back-up support with screening, referral, and crisis services as needed and directed by supervisor. May provide after-hours emergency services on a 24-hour, rotating basis, such as telephone consultation, crisis intervention, and pre-hospital screening examinations.

· Actively participate in joint case planning and coordination with internal multi-disciplinary team and agency psychiatrists. Collaborate in case planning and service coordination as needed with other community agencies such as law enforcement, community detention facility, schools, group homes, community medical hospital and DHS programs.

· Participate in all team and agency meetings as scheduled.

· Regular and reliable attendance, professional communication, and confidentiality are essential functions of this position.

Work Environment:

Work is performed in a variety of settings, including office environment, community settings and other agency stakeholder facilities. The office environment is typically with moderate stimuli and may often result in exposure to increased sensory experiences. Community settings, such as residence, schools, police precincts, respite facilities, hospitals and other public spaces may pose additional risks or discomforts which require safety precautions. Universal Precautions and remaining alert to environment are critical to address the potential for violent behavior, safety concerns, biohazards, noise and contaminants.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $4,831.59 – $5,326.82 per month

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
All consumers are encouraged to wear a mask and commonly touched surfaces are frequently sanitized.

Education:

• Master’s (Required)

Experience:

• Mental health counseling: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• LCP or LCSW or the capability to earn one in 2 years? (Preferred)
• QMHP Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: One location