Counselor III (Integrated Team Based Care)

Counselor III (Integrated Team Based Care )

Job Overview

Location/Schedule: This position is located at our Talbert Health Center in Clackamas, OR. The schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This position is not hybrid or available for remote work.

Position: Counselor III - Integrated Team Based Care

Program: Adult Outpatient

Cascadia's Mission and Vision:

Mission: Cascadia Health delivers whole health care – integrated mental health and addiction services, primary care, and housing – to promote hope and support the well-being of the communities we serve.
 

Vision: We envision a community where everyone benefits from whole health care, experiences well-being, and has a self-directed, connected life.
 

Position Overview: Working in an adult outpatient setting, Counselor III’s provide evidenced based clinical interventions, case management support, and crisis intervention to a population that includes a significant percentage of adults who meet diagnostic criteria for severe and persistent mental illness. Seeking clinicians that utilize a trauma informed lens and an awareness of cultural diversity to serve clients with a treatment team approach that includes medication management, addiction treatment, and primary care services.

Essential Responsibilities:

This position description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.  Management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties as necessary.   

• Utilize a variety of evidence-based practices to deliver individual therapy and facilitate therapeutic groups tailored to client needs.

• Complete comprehensive behavioral health assessments, create individualized service plans, and maintain accurate and timely electronic health records (EHR).

• Work closely with other providers and support systems to ensure comprehensive treatment planning and continuity of care.

• Offer strengths-based case management and motivational interviewing, using assertive engagement techniques to meet clients where they are.

• Establish trusting relationships with clients to support self-advocacy, goal setting, and achievement of personal milestones.

• Establish and nurture collaborative relationships with community stakeholders to promote stability and continuity of care.

• Provide crisis intervention services and utilize de-escalation techniques to minimize the need for acute care and hospitalization.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation that ensures compliance with all agency policies and procedures and local, state, and federal regulations, and billing requirements. 

• Support clients in obtaining necessary services and benefits, including medical, housing, and social services.

• Provide crisis intervention services as needed.

• Comply with laws, regulations, policies, and procedures under which the program and company operates.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Master’s degree in behavioral science field from an accredited college or university. Demonstrate the competencies to become credentialed as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP), as outlined in the Oregon Administrative Rulings (OARs); or credentialed through state licensing boards: Board of Licensed Socials workers, Board of Licensed Professional Counselors. Certification must be kept current and in compliance with OARs through MHACBO or respective licensing board.

Experience:

• Clinical experience providing inpatient or outpatient adult mental health services is preferred.  

Specialized Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to conduct a Mental Status assessment and formulate diagnosis according to the most recent DSM.

• Proficient verbal and written communication skills.

• Must understand recovery model, motivational interviewing, illness management and recovery, evidence-based practices, and strength-based case management philosophies and strategies.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Word & Excel).

Other:

• Able to perform CPR, First Aid, and properly use AED equipment. CPR/ First Aid certifications are required and must remain current.

  (training provided post-hire).

Working Conditions:

• Environmental: Work is generally performed in an outpatient setting a