Counselor III - Integrated Team Based Care (Adult Outpatient)

Counselor III - Integrated Team Based Care (Adult Outpatient)

Job Overview

Location / Schedule : This position is located at our Plaza Health Center in SE 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 : 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.

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 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.

Qualifications :

Working Conditions :

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 accommodation due to a disability, 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