Nights and Weekends Outpatient Mental Health Counselor

Nights and Weekends Outpatient Mental Health Counselor

Apply for the Nights and Weekends Outpatient Mental Health Counselor role at Rimrock Trails Treatment Services.

Outpatient Counselors provide high-quality clinical treatment services tailored to individual needs, incorporating the latest research and evidence-based practices, while assisting clients in successfully completing their treatment. Counselors maintain a minimum of 20 billable services per week and deliver treatment in accordance with ethical standards and Oregon Administrative Rules (OARs). They foster a therapeutic environment where staff collaboratively determine the most effective clinical approach and act as representatives of Rimrock Trails mission both on and off the work site.

• Establish and model a helping relationship characterized by warmth, respect, authenticity, concreteness, and empathy.
• Demonstrate understanding of diagnostic placement criteria and treatment modalities for substance use and mental health disorders.
• Utilize a variety of models for the treatment of individuals in a culturally competent way.
• Collaboratively develop interventions with clients.
• Provide individual, group, and family therapy meeting documentation standards and time frames; explore need for family therapy for each episode of care unless otherwise indicated.
• Apply a trauma-informed, holistic approach to clients and families.
• Utilize collaborative documentation.
• Actively engage as part of the therapeutic process to achieve treatment goals.
• Utilize individualized interventions to address the needs of clients, groups, and families.
• Demonstrate appropriate physical and emotional boundaries.
• Adhere to professional code of ethics.
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with Federal and State laws, agency policies and procedures, and all HIPAA regulations.
• Attend required training and acquire education hours needed to uphold certification/licensure.
• Meet regularly with the Clinical Supervisor per current OARs.
• Obtain CADC certification within no more than two years of hire.
• Demonstrate effective communication, organization, and teamwork skills.
• Complete ICOD training within 1 year of hire.

• Value the importance of family participation in treatment.
• Maintain weekly contact with the family (in person, via phone, or video conference) to provide updates on client progress and engage the family in therapy when indicated.

• Utilize collaborative documentation to increase client engagement, efficiency, and productivity.
• Produce clinical documentation within designated time frames.
• Complete encounters report for each pay period and submit to the OP Director by end of business on the last scheduled day.
• Perform filing, copying, and electronic filing tasks as needed.

• Leverage referrals to higher levels of care and other community resources when necessary.
• Establish a continuum of care with family/natural supports, Recovery Mentor, mental health counselor, community justice officer, and other identified supports.
• Understand available insurance/resources and support clients in accessing benefits.
• Develop knowledge of housing and basic needs resources.

• Professionalism and communication: display sound judgment, reason, and effective verbal and written communication.
• Maintain professional standards of conduct.
• Follow through on commitments and responsibilities.
• Work independently and notify Supervisor of issues in a timely manner.

• Additional hourly pay for licensure of 5+ years, bilingual, CADC.

• Master’s degree or higher in Clinical Behavioral Health.
• Eligible for Oregon Registered Associate status.

• Licensure preferred (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, PsyD, PhD).
• CADC I certification or higher (CADC2 preferred) or be eligible to obtain within 2 years of hire.

• Professional development assistance.
• 401k and match.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Vacation - PTO accrual.
• Sick time.
• Competitive compensation: $82,660–$120,000 per year (4 days per week,…