Counselor III (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy)

Counselor III (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy)

Job Overview

Location / Schedule : This position is based out of the Garlington Health Center located in NE Portland, OR. The schedule for this position is Tuesday and Wednesday, from 9 : 30 a.m. to 6 : 00 p.m., plus an hour on Monday, Thursday, and Friday for phone coaching.

Position : Counselor III

Program : Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Services

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 Counselor III (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) serves adults with chronic suicidal ideation, self-harm behaviors, and / or emotion dysregulation. This role involves suicide risk assessments and crisis management.

This position must understand, appreciate, and respect the diversity and cultural differences within our Cascadia community. As such, it is expected that this position promotes integrated care, our vision of trauma-informed and person-first approaches, and helps create a work environment of inclusion, safety, and acceptance.

Essential Responsibilities

This position description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties as necessary.

• Manage patients who are at high risk for suicide and self-harm behaviors, including conducting acute risk assessments and engaging in crisis stabilization as needed.
• Provide weekly individual therapy and phone coaching to clients in the full DBT program.
• Teach weekly DBT skills groups to a broader range of clients.
• Teach and model DBT skills and prosocial behaviors while helping clients reestablish a sense of self.
• Respect client rights, maintain professional boundaries, and follow ethical guidelines.
• Provide clinical consultation to other Cascadia programs as need arises.
• Attend weekly a DBT consult group that provides training in DBT, case consultation, and therapeutic support.
• Provide weekly individual therapy to clients in the full DBT program.
• Provide DBT phone coaching within business hours on request to clients in the full DBT program.
• Teach weekly DBT skills groups with 5-12 clients per group, including coordinating care with other Cascadia therapists.
• Facilitate a biweekly DBT graduates' group for clients who have completed at least a year of DBT.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of clients' mental health status and treatment needs.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on assessment findings and therapeutic goals.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate integrated care and support for clients.
• Monitor clients' progress in treatment, evaluate outcomes, and adjust treatment plans as needed.

Regulatory & Compliance :

Qualifications

Education :

Experience :

Specialized Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities :

Other :

Working Conditions

Environmental : Work is performed in one or more of the following : clinical office, acute care settings and community setting including client residences, correctional facilities, shelters, hospitals, public places and other social service sites. Meal periods and breaks are subject to interruption. Universal Precautions and remaining alert to the environment are critical to address the potential for violent behavior, exposure to disease, biohazards, noise, and contaminants.

Mental Demands : The work assigned is diverse and involves addressing new and unusual circumstances. The work regularly involves a degree of unpredictability and disruption of planned tasks requiring a flexible time management approach. In addition, this position requires exercising sound judgment.

Cascadia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at 503.963.7654.

This position is represented by a labor union.

Benefits

We offer generous benefits for our full-time and part-time employees (20 hours + pro-rated) including :

Wellness Benefits :

Starting Rate Range in USD ($)

65731.24

70436.33