Dual Behavioral Health Clinician

Overview

Join Central City Concern's Community Engagement Program

Central City Concern addresses chronic homelessness, mental health conditions, and substance use disorders with a comprehensive, compassionate, and innovative approach. The Community Engagement Program (CEP) is a multidisciplinary team dedicated to meeting people where they are, helping them stabilize, heal, and rebuild their lives. We support individuals who have struggled in traditional treatment models, including those with co-occurring disorders, major disabilities, high healthcare utilization, and involvement in the justice system.

As a Dual Behavioral Health Clinician
, you will:

• Provide individual and group counseling using a harm-reduction approach
• Conduct mental health and substance use assessments to guide treatment planning
• Support clients in accessing primary and mental healthcare
• Assist individuals in navigating housing resources and overcoming barriers to stability
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including recovery mentors, social workers, and healthcare providers
• Help clients engage in employment counseling and training opportunities
• Advocate for and connect clients to long-term recovery and support services

Why Join Us?

• Innovative, integrated care model that works – 95% of participants remained housed one year after placement.
• A mission-driven team focused on real solutions that reduce reliance on police, shelters, and emergency rooms.
• The opportunity to truly change lives – one person at a time.

Seniority Bid ended 10/15/2025

Schedule: Monday–Friday 8:00am–5:00pm

Salary Ranges from: $68,000–$113,000

This range is influenced by professional experience, licensure/certifications, and internal equity.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must meet qualifications for:
• QMHP-R or QMHP
• LPC-A or LPC
• LMFT-A or LMFT
• CSWA or LCSW
• CADC-R, at minimum, certification preferred, or the ability to obtain one within 1 year.
• CADC-1, 2, or 3 HIGHLY Preferred
• Experience in mental health and substance use treatment preferred.
• Experience with Severe Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI) preferred.
• Has the competencies necessary to:
• • Identify precipitating events.
  • Gather histories of mental, emotional and physical disabilities, alcohol and drug use, past mental health services and criminal justice contacts.
  • Assess family, social, and work relationships.
  • Conduct a mental status assessment.
  • Document a DSM diagnosis.
  • Write and implement or supervise the implementation of a treatment plan.
  • Conduct and document mental health assessment.
  • Provide mental health treatment and rehabilitative services within one’s scope of practice.
• Must meet CCC privileging requirements as required by FTCA.
• Must have current CPR certification prior to start.
• Must become a certified Director's Custody designee in Multnomah County within the first 6 months of hire.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, TB test, and background check. This includes clearance by the DHS Background Check Unit.
• The OAR prohibits A&D program staff from having within the previous 3 years a DUI conviction or diversion, a felony conviction, or a conviction under the Uniform Controlled Substances Act.
• Physical ability to bend, stoop, kneel, squat, twist, reach, pull, and lift heavy objects. Must be able to climb stairs several times a day.
• Will be required to carry an agency cell phone for work use. Cell phone will be provided by Central City Concern.
• Must possess a current driver's license
  , access to a vehicle, qualify as an Acceptable Driver as designated in Central City Concern's Fleet Safety policy. Must pass an initial drivers training within 60 days of being an approved driver and continued recertification training. Must maintain vehicle insurance coverage of a minimum of $100,000/$300,000 in personal auto liability coverage.
• Ability to adhere to Central City Concern's drug-free workplace and policy.
• Must adhere to agency's non-discrimination policies.
• Ability to interact with co-workers and clients with diverse backgrounds and treat individuals with respect and dignity.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Individual Counseling
  • Provide trauma-informed, individual counseling for mental health symptom management, substance use,…