Counselor III - Integrated Team Care; Adult Outpatient

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Posted 28 Days Agojob requisition :
JR101480

Counselor III - Integrated Team Based Care (Adult Outpatient)
** 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.
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* 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.
** 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 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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