School Based Counselor - MHS II / III or IV (Irrigon)

JOB TITLE : School Based Counselor

LOCATION : Irrigon Elementary School and A.C. Houghton Schools

FLSA : .83 FTE school based, exempt (Expectation to work .83 FTE during school season - 4 10's)

SUPERVISOR : Clinical Supervisor

PAY GRADE : MHS IV - B12 .83FTE Pro-rated ($61,337 - $92,628 annually, DOE) Exempt - Requires Doctorate or Licensure

MHS III - B11 .83FTE Pro-rated ($56,025 - $83,996 annually, DOE) Exempt - Masters Required

MHS II - B09 .83FTE Pro-rated ($47,061 - $68,641 annually, DOE) Non-Exempt - Must possess Bachelors & be enrolled in Masters Pgm

Community Counseling Solutions provides a team-based Servant Leadership environment! Located in Eastern Oregon with year-round recreation based near the Columbia River and at the base of the Blue Mountains. Big city amenities in rural family-oriented communities.

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Our mission is to provide dynamic, progressive, and diverse supports to improve the well-being of our communities and we're looking for motivated employees to help us continue our vision!

CCS has a benefit package including, but not limited to :

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• 6% initial 401K match
• Potential for tuition reimbursement
• Generous paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Relocation Benefit of up to $4,000 if moving over 100 miles, $ depending on distance
• Student loan forgiveness
• Paid licensure supervision.
• Employee Assistance & Wellness Benefits

DESCRIPTION

Provides culturally competent and appropriate behavioral health treatment to students at school districts covered by CCS. The position provides treatment in accordance with the Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR's) and the mission and values of CCS. The position works closely with the school and community partners; and is professional in all aspects of service delivery. Additionally, this position assists administration in meeting the behavioral health needs of the community they are based out of. As School Based Counselor you will primarily provide counseling services, including group, individual, prevention, education, and outreach to students within the school district, any alternative school, for higher risk, higher behavior students.

SUPERVISION

Supervision Received

This position is supervised by the Clinical Supervisor of School Based Counselors.

Supervision Exercised

This position does not supervise other employees.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and / or Experience

MHS IV - Either a doctorate degree from an accredited college in social work, psychology or other human service-related field is required, or a master's degree with accompanying certification as an Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).

MHS III - Requires a master's degree from an accredited college in social work, psychology or other human service related field.

MHS II w / Variance - Must possess bachelors degree and be enrolled in a masters program with an accredited college in social work, psychology or other human service related field.

Certifications

Must have or be able to obtain certification from the Department of Human Services as a Certified Mental Health Investigator.

Other Skills and Abilities

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS

Must pass all criminal history check requirements as required by ORS 181.536-181.537 and in accordance with OAR 410-007-0200 through 410-007-0380.

In addition to a pre-employment background check, each employee, volunteer and contractor shall be checked on a monthly basis against the OIG and GSA exclusion lists, as well as other federal and state agency lists. If it is discovered that an employee, volunteer or contractor is excluded or sanctioned it will be the cause for immediate termination of employment, volunteering, or the termination of the contract.

PERSONAL AUTO INSURANCE

Must hold a valid driver's license as well as personal auto insurance for privately owned Vehicles utilized for CCS business such as client service purposes, travel between

business offices and the community, to attend required meetings and trainings.

Must show proof of $300,000 or more liability coverage for bodily injury and $100,000 or more in property damage, and maintain said level of coverage for the duration of employment at CCS.

The employee's insurance is primary with CCS insurance being secondary. CCS reserves the right to deny any employee the use of a vehicle owned by CCS.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use office automation including computer and phone systems that require find manipulation, grasping, typing and reaching.

The employee is also regularly required to sit; talk and hear; use hands and fingers and handle, smell or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop; kneel and / or squat when adjusting equipment or retrieving supplies.

The employee may occasionally lift and / or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.

When serving in the on-call rotation, employee may be required to perform on less than optimal amounts of sleep.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in a school environment as well as in the community. The noise level in the environment is usually moderate, but occasionally one may be exposed to loud noises. The noise in the school, including the homes of customers, is often difficult to predict. Some individuals in this position may be required to drive long distances routinely as a part of their regular job duties. Occasional out of area travel and overnight stays will be required for attendance at meetings and / trainings.

However, the employee also will be required to work in the communities, homes and other living environments, of the clients we serve. Handicap access may not be available at all places where this position must go. There are some situations where this position may be required to respond to environments where a client is in crisis. The environments in these situations are difficult to predict and may be in uneven terrain.

This position exposes the employee to the everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as an office / school.

Salary Description

$47,061-$92,628 Annually, depending on experience