Counselor 3

Job Overview

Location/Schedule: This position is based at the Woodland Park Health Center located in NE Portland, 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: Older Adult

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 Description: The Older Adult Outpatient program serves older adults and those with physical disabilities, as well as behavioral health concerns. Our program has been very successful in helping individuals to improve symptoms, increase community involvement and improve quality of life. Services are provided both in-person, at our clinic or through home visits and through phone and telehealth. Some of our clients live in long-term care facilities, others live independently or with family. Our program works as a team, with contributions from therapists, case managers, peer staff, and licensed medical providers. We also collaborate with community partners, such as facilities, Aging and Disability case managers. and medical providers.  

Responsibilities: 

• Utilize a variety of evidence-based practices to deliver therapeutic services tailored to the needs of clients. 

• 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 in a variety of settings, including client’s homes or other community venues, 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. 

• Transport clients to appointments and community services using personal or agency vehicles. 

• Engage in an on-call rotation to provide crisis intervention services as needed. 

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

Qualifications:  

• 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. 

• 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). 

• CPR Certification (training provided post-hire). 

Working Conditions: 

• Environmental: Work is generally performed in an outpatient setting and occasionally in the community or residential treatment facility. Universal precautions should be taken due to exposure to disease, biohazards, noise, and contaminants. 

• Operating Hours: Counselor III typically works general business hours, though may be required to respond to crises after hours or respond if designated as the counselor on-call for multiple programs. Schedules may vary depending on program. 

• Mental: Meal periods and breaks may be interrupted. Constant awareness and alertness are critical to detect and address escalated, potentially volatile situations. 

• Physical Demands: Activities and structure support community integration, assisting clients in continued growth for successful independent living. Employees must have the ability to assist clients to participate in a variety of activities, events, and excursions involving skills building and community integration. May need to be approved to provide transportation using agency vehicles to support client access to the community. Employees must have the ability to assist the team in providing safety to all clients 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 30 days after 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)
• Bicycle Reimbursement
• Discounted Fitness Memberships
• Trauma Support Team

Starting Rate Range in USD ($)

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