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15787 - Counselor III - (Palm)
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Portland, OR
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Job Details Job Location Garlington Health Center - Portland, OR Position Type Full Time (30+ hrs. or more) Salary Range $62,409.00 - $66,393.00 Salary Job Shift Day Description This is a full time position at 40 hours per week, based out of the Garlington Health Center in NE Portland. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. The Counselor III position will provide and coordinate a wide range of supportive and therapeutic mental health and dual diagnosis services for adults who are diagnosed with mental illness, substance use issues, and other health issues who are participants in a Housing Outreach Team (HOT) supportive housing program. This position will work on the Palm 2 PSH Team which provides home and community based services to participants, individuals and families, who experienced homelessness and have a mental health disability. Services are focused around supporting the participant and/or family to stabilize their housing, end their experience with homelessness, improve their health, and move forward in their mental health recovery. Through this program, participants will be assisted in obtaining income, medical care, and support systems in their community. This position involves participation and implementation of program goals and objectives to promote a strengths-based, client centered approach to assisting supportive housing program participants in achieving individual goals and ultimately transitioning from supportive housing to independent housing. All incumbents must understand, appreciate and respect the diversity and cultural differences within our Cascadia community. It is expected that there is an awareness and sensitivity to the perspectives and perceptions to those we serve, as well as our colleagues. As Cascadia is Trauma informed, the incumbent must support a Trauma Informed Care Environment. With the high prevalence of trauma among individuals receiving behavioral health services, it is required that the incumbent understand the effects of trauma on health, coping, and other aspects of the lives of those we serve. On the first of the month, following 60 days of employment, benefit eligible employees (20/hrs. or more per week) are able to enjoy affordable, low cost, medical, dental, and vision benefits. Additionally, Cascadia provides a generous paid time off package, volunteer time off, and more. Upon hire, you will complete paid training and then continue to train onsite in your new job. During the first week of training, you will learn about the agency, understanding those we serve, Trauma informed care, and other skills to prepare you for significant and meaningful work in the behavioral health field, whether you are providing clinical services or non-direct services. Click here to learn about the benefits we offer and more Essential Duties This position description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities or an all inclusive job description. Provide individual and group therapy to clients utilizing a variety of evidence based practices and other treatment modalities. Complete Behavioral Health Assessments and Individual Service and Support Plans. Integrate best practices into the day to day operations including; Harm Reduction, Trauma Informed Care and Motivational Interviewing. Document and maintain electronic health record (EHR) and ancillary records in a manner that assures compliance with all agency policies, program procedures and local, state, and federal regulations. Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation associated with billing, assessment, treatment, residents progress and other activities, as required. Assist participants through the housing process including identifying apartment, addressing possible barriers to housing approval, accessing funding for move in costs, and obtaining furnishings for their home. Complete supportive housing program grant-specific initial and annual paperwork with client to assist with housing stability. Learn grant specific processes and goals. Provide updated data to support staff for entry into HMIS (Homeless Management Information System) to track housing retention, placement, and benefits information for grant reporting purposes. Work closely with other Housing Outreach Team staff, providing clinical leadership and support. Work in close coordination with other providers & support systems involved with individual clients: initiate clinical consultations, assure coordination of treatment planning and ongoing support services, and support linkage with Peer Wellness staff and primary/addictions/and other health focused providers. Provide home and community based engagement services to clients utilizing strengths-based case management while embracing the philosophy of Motivational Interviewing and Housing First. Utilize assertive engagement techniques to meet clients where they are willing to participate and coach clients in setting goals and identifying realistic steps in order to achieve them. Develop trusting therapeutic relationships with clients to maintain engagement and promote the clients success in self-advocacy and developing trusting relationships with other health providers to support successful transition into independent housing and outpatient services. Develop working relationship with landlords; be responsive to landlords as concerns arise in order to support participants in successfully maintaining their housing and preventing eviction. Collaborate with other providers involved in client care. Initiate communication regarding shared clients in order to support client in meeting their needs. Participate in collaborative partnership meetings and processes and indicate by specific program partnerships. Assist clients in developing and accessing natural community supports as well as community services. Promote active and appropriate inclusion of family/identified individuals in treatment and support planning. Provide holistic family focused services for HOT family households, including linkage and coordination with family and childrens services. Advocate for each individual when there are difficulties obtaining needed services in the community. Provide crisis intervention services to minimize or eliminate acute care utilization. Work directly with hospitalized clients and actively collaborate with hospital personnel to allow for client discharge as soon as possible. Coordinate with medical and psychiatric services to assist participants with access to services. Refer clients to outside support specific to treatment needs. Adhere to mandatory abuse reporting laws and HIPAA requirements. Consistently use strong clinical and professional judgment while providing services to clients; including taking appropriate safety precautions while transporting clients and providing services to clients in the community/homes. Complete training requirements for County directors holds, and provide de-escalation and crisis intervention services when appropriate. Follow emergency protocols/procedures and coordinate with the treatment team with interventions which support a trauma informed environment for participants and staff. Demonstrate responsibility for safety of participants and property; demonstrate familiarity with fire regulations and evacuation procedures. Complete annual employee training requirements on a timely basis per agency requirements. Attend seminars, training and other educational opportunities in order to develop professional skills and abilities. Drive personal car and agency vehicles to meet with clients in their homes and in the community. Maintain personal schedule, including setting up individual appointments with clients to ensure regular involvement in services, outreach to increase services, and attainment of dedicated direct services expectations. Carry a Cascadia provided cell phone and laptop computer in order to complete work in the field. Teach and model positive interactions to build a greater sense of self and move forward in wellness and recovery Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Must meet the requirements to be credentialed as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) through MHACBO. Must have a Masters Degree in a behavioral science field from an accredited college or university. Demonstrate the competencies to become credentialed as a QMHP as outlined in the Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR). Certification must be current and in compliance with the OARs. A minimum of three years of clinical experience providing inpatient or outpatient services is preferred. Experience working with individuals who experience homelessness and with individuals experiencing substance use issues is preferred. Conduct a Mental Status assessment and formulate a diagnosis according to the most current DSM Understand recovery model, harm reduction model, motivational interviewing, illness management and recovery, evidence based practices, and strength based case management philosophies and strategies Operate computer hardware and software at a level needed to effectively perform job functions Enter and retrieve data and prepare reports Must have reliable transportation for home visits and community appointments. Possess a valid drivers license, three-year driving history; clean driving record, ability to pass Driver Motor Vehicle (DMV) check and complete the Cascadia online Defensive Driving course. Able to perform CPR, First Aid, and properly use AED equipment. CPR/ First Aid certifications are required and must remain current. Working Conditions The Housing Outreach Team administers multiple supportive housing programs with supportive services occurring in the community. Work with clients is performed primarily in the community and in participants homes with some office work being performed at the Garlington Clinic where the Housing Outreach Team is based or in designated primary site related to specific program. The majority of the work is performed during normal business hours, but may include occasional weekday evenings or a Saturday / Sunday. Daily routines may be hectic and will likely require the Counselor III to perform various functions and, on occasion, perform the tasks of other employees as needed. 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 in which outcomes may negatively affect costs, employee morale or clients. The work regularly involves a degree of unpredictability and disruption of planned tasks requiring a flexible time management approach. Physical Demands: Activities and structure support community integration assisting clients in continued growth for successful independent living. The Counselor III must have the ability to assist residents to participate in a variety of activities, events, and excursions involving skills building and community integration. Employee must have the ability to assist the team in providing safety to all residents and staff in potentially volatile situations. 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-XXXX or XXXX@cascadiabhc.org These positions are represented by a labor union. Qualifications Qualifications Must meet the requirements to be credentialed as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) through MHACBO. Must have a Masters Degree in a behavioral science field from an accredited college or university. Demonstrate the competencies to become credentialed as a QMHP as outlined in the Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR). Certification must be current and in compliance with the OARs. A minimum of three years of clinical experience providing inpatient or outpatient services is preferred. Experience working with individuals who experience homelessness and with individuals experiencing substance use issues is preferred. Conduct a Mental Status assessment and formulate a diagnosis according to the most current DSM Understand recovery model, harm reduction model, motivational interviewing, illness management and recovery, evidence based practices, and strength based case management philosophies and strategies Operate computer hardware and software at a level needed to effectively perform job functions Enter and retrieve data and prepare reports Must have reliable transportation for home visits and community appointments. Possess a valid drivers license, three-year driving history; clean driving record, ability to pass Driver Motor Vehicle (DMV) check and complete the Cascadia online Defensive Driving course. Able to perform CPR, First Aid, and properly use AED equipment. CPR/ First Aid certifications are required and must remain current.
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Cascadia Health
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