Counselor III (Integrated Team Based Care)

Cascadia Health•Portland, OR

4d•$65,731 - $70,436•Onsite

About The Position

The Counselor III works within Cascadia’s Integrated Team-Based Care program, a collaborative multidisciplinary model combining behavioral health, substance use disorder, psychiatry, peer support, and other services to provide coordinated, person-centered care. The role provides and coordinates supportive and therapeutic mental health services for people experiencing severe mental illness and addiction issues, including assessments, service planning, individual and group interventions, and case presentations for the team. The position promotes integrated care, trauma-informed and person-first approaches, and an accepting work environment. It is based at the Plaza Health Center in SE Portland and is designed for in-person work, with travel to multiple locations throughout the Portland Metro area. The position is regular, with an initial temporary assignment of about one year; a new placement will be determined when that assignment ends.

Requirements

Master’s degree in a behavioral science field from an accredited college or university.
Meet the competencies and current credentialing requirements for a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) under Oregon Administrative Rules and MHACBO.
Effective communication and active listening skills.
Effective interpersonal and customer service skills.
Values consistent with a patient-centered care model.
Ability to work proactively and effectively both as part of a team and independently.
Basic knowledge of Trauma Informed Care, Motivational Interviewing, and evidence-based practices.
Basic understanding of the recovery model, illness management, and strength-based philosophies.
Ability to use computer hardware and software at a level needed to perform job functions.
Ability to travel to multiple locations throughout the Portland Metro area.
Ability to perform CPR and First Aid and effectively use AED equipment.
Current CPR and First Aid certifications, maintained throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

Clinical experience within a safety net organization.

Responsibilities

Complete timely, comprehensive behavioral health assessments for new and ongoing clients.
Conduct diagnostic evaluations using DSM-5 criteria to inform individualized treatment planning.
Complete and implement treatment plans and clinically indicated assessments, including annual reviews.
Engage clients and their support systems in person-centered service planning that reflects client priorities and social determinants of health.
Monitor and revise service plans based on client progress, changing needs, and interdisciplinary team input.
Provide individual and group counseling, including community-based interventions, consistent with service plans.
Promote illness self-management and recovery throughout treatment.
Facilitate family or support-person sessions and conduct termination sessions as appropriate.
Recognize crisis warning signs and implement prevention and intervention strategies to support safety.
Provide psychoeducation and connect clients and families with external resources as needed.
Use Feedback Informed Treatment practices in accordance with Cascadia and the program’s level of implementation.
Partner with internal and external stakeholders to minimize care gaps and prevent duplication of services.
Coordinate, monitor, and evaluate services addressing clients’ health, social, and other needs.
Collaborate with hospitals on discharge planning and continuity of care.
Offer clinical guidance and support to team members, fostering collaborative problem-solving and service quality.
Respond to client crises with assessments and interventions intended to de-escalate and stabilize situations.
Connect clients in distress with appropriate staff or community resources.
Comply with and implement applicable program regulations, policies, and procedures.
Assist in crisis situations according to emergency protocols and coordinate trauma-informed interventions with the treatment team.
Respect client rights and responsibilities and maintain professional boundaries and ethical conduct.
Maintain clinical records and documentation in compliance with agency policies, regulations, and billing requirements; complete electronic medical records using Cascadia software.
Maintain accurate, current documentation of assessments, treatment, resident progress, and other activities.
Take responsibility for the safety of those served; understand fire and evacuation procedures and participate in safety drills.
Follow mandatory abuse-reporting laws and HIPAA requirements.
Complete required annual employee training on time.
Participate in scheduled staff meetings, supervision, and departmental and agency meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Travel to multiple locations throughout the Portland Metro area as required.
Maintain current CPR and First Aid certifications and be able to use AED equipment effectively.

Benefits

Generous paid time off; full-time employees earn six weeks in their first year.
Medical and dental coverage beginning the first of the month following hire.
VSP Vision Discount Plan.
403(b) retirement plan, eligible after 60 days, with immediate 100% vesting and a 1-to-1 company match up to 3% per pay period, plus the opportunity for an additional discretionary contribution of up to 5% at fiscal year-end.
Flexible Spending Account options for medical, dependent care, and transportation.
Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.
Paid bereavement and jury duty leave.
Length of Service Award.
Voluntary life insurance.
Supplemental insurance.
Student loan forgiveness options.
Employee Assistance Program.
Bike to Work Reimbursement.