Counselor III; Integrated Team Care - Adult

Counselor III (Integrated Team Based Care - Older Adult)
** 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.
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* 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).
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* Working Conditions:

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* ** Environmental:
** Work is generally performed in an…