Counselor III - ACT
About The Position
The Counselor III provides therapeutic services to adults, children, adolescents, and families as assigned. Duties may vary per location/department. In this role, the Counselor III conducts comprehensive clinical assessments as a part of the diagnostic process, reviews ongoing delivery of services, identifies individual client needs and diagnoses substance use and/or mental health disorders. Conducts individual, family and group sessions to provide therapeutic treatment, and behavior modification using evidence-based practice to assist clients in reaching treatment goals. As member of clinical staff and treatment teams, assists in case management and coordination of community resources to meet client needs.
Requirements
- Licensure Required (LCSW, LPC).
- Master’s degree in psychology, Counseling Psychology, Social Work or related field from an accredited college required.
- All QMHP positions in the state of Oregon will need to be filled by candidates who are officially QMHP certified or registered with MHACBO.
Nice To Haves
- Two years related work experience to include Crisis, Outpatient, Addictions and high acuity client services preferred.
- Combination of education/experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties outlined for this position may be considered.
Responsibilities
- Conducts comprehensive clinical assessments as a part of the diagnostic process.
- Reviews ongoing delivery of services.
- Identifies individual client needs and diagnoses substance use and/or mental health disorders.
- Conducts individual, family and group sessions to provide therapeutic treatment, and behavior modification using evidence-based practice to assist clients in reaching treatment goals.
- Assists in case management and coordination of community resources to meet client needs.
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off Package.
- Medical and Dental Coverage
- VSP Vision Coverage
- 403(B) Retirement Savings (Pre- and post-tax plans with matching contribution)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) (Medical, dependent care, and transportation options)
- Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
- Paid Bereavement and Jury Duty Leave
- Length of Service Award, Outstanding Employee of the Department Annual Award
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Accidental Coverage Insurance
- Student Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF), NHSC Loan Repayment Program
- Licensure Supervision and Continued Education Provided
- Employee Assistance Program’s (EAP)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
