Behavioral Health Counselor - Outpatient

Adventist Health • The Dalles, OR

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About The Position

Adventist Health Columbia Gorge is seeking a dedicated full-time Behavioral Health Counselor to join our compassionate team. In this role, you will provide comprehensive counseling services to individuals and families, addressing a wide range of mental health concerns. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement personalized treatment plans, ensuring holistic care for our patients. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, or a related field, along with relevant licensure and experience in behavioral health counseling. We offer a supportive work environment, competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package that emphasizes whole-person care, including physical, mental, spiritual, and social well-being. If you are passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of others and meet the qualifications, we encourage you to apply. In the heart of The Dalles, Oregon, Adventist Health Columbia Gorge has served the Columbia River Gorge community since 1901. We are comprised of a 49-bed hospital, various medical offices, home health, a birthing center and a vast scope of services located throughout The Dalles and the surrounding areas. The Dalles is known for its picturesque views of the Columbia River, local charm and delicious downtown restaurants and bakeries. There is something for everyone in this scenic community. Job Summary: Provides behavioral health assessments, diagnosis and treatment, as well as discharge planning to and consultation about patients and families to assist them and the health care team in coping with patient's hospitalization, illness, diagnosis and treatment, including emotional, mental, and substance abuse disorders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent (some certifications will require Bachelor's): Required
• Master's Degree in counseling or equivalent combination of education/experience: Required
• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC): Required

Nice To Haves

• Three years' experience to include crisis intervention, individual and group therapy: Preferred
• Experience in working with behavioral health clients providing direct assessment, diagnosis formulation, treatment planning, treatment intervention and education to members and/or family members: Preferred

Responsibilities

• Provides behavioral health assessments of patients to identify problems that can be resolved usually through refining and changing the patient's decision making process.
• Formulates, develops and implements a comprehensive plan utilizing appropriate treatments and interventions.
• Provides crisis intervention, brief and long-term individual, marital, family and/or group therapies as well as grief and bereavement work.
• Participates in multidisciplinary healthcare teams and provides leadership in representing a professional counseling based mental therapy perspective with patients and families.
• Documents assessment plans, interactions and interventions according to departmental, hospital and/or health system guidelines and standards.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees