Dual Diagnosis Counselor - Out Patient (Signing Bonus)

Fora Health•Portland, OR

57d•Onsite

About The Position

We currently have an opening for a full-time Dual Diagnosis Counselor. This position provides professional, compassionate treatment for adults with mental health and co-occurring substance use disorders. Duties and responsibilities include: treatment planning for dual diagnosis, providing mental health assessments and diagnoses and individual and group counseling. The Dual Diagnosis Counselor works closely with other programs in transitioning patients to our outpatient program including residential and medication supported treatment/recovery. Helps to foster development of staff’s knowledge of mental health conditions. Counselors have clear and manageable caseloads with clear expectations of service requirements. Additionally, candidates must be proficient and timely with required productivity and clinical documentation standards.

Requirements

Master’s degree in counseling psychology, social work, or other behavioral health field
Current QMHP as verified by MHACBO, or equivalent
Must have knowledge of Trauma Specific Services, Trauma Informed Care, Motivational Interviewing, DBT, and strong interdisciplinary team skills
CADC I required within 2 years of hire
Has basic knowledge of substance use disorders and the impact SUDS has on managing mental health symptoms.
Understands basic psychopharmacology
Can describe warning signs, symptoms, and the course of substance use disorders.
Can describe how substance use disorders affect families and concerned others.
Can describe principles and philosophy of prevention, treatment, and recovery
Incorporates foundational models (e.g., MI, DBT)
Skillfully addresses issues related to self-awareness, diversity, and ethics
Effectively communicates and establishes rapport
Can facilitate clinical evaluation covering the scope of both ASAM and DSM 5 dimensions
Demonstrates knowledge of and ability to maintain clinical documentation, including treatment plans, consistent with agency standard
Demonstrates ability to facilitate groups
Able to effectively engage in problem solving and independent decision making.
Understands emergency situations and protocols to maintain a safe milieu. Ability to use de-escalation skills in crisis situations.
Documentation of Tuberculian test and/or evaluation with negative results or evidence of non-communicability
Completed registration with Oregon Health Authority (DMAP) and National Plan
For employees with a history of substance use disorder or identifying as a person in recovery, Fora Health requires certification of a minimum of two years’ continuous sobriety.
Successful completion of pre-employment drug test
Successful completion of Tuberculin test and/or evaluation with negative results or documented evidence of non-communicability
DHS criminal background approval

Responsibilities

Clinical Evaluation, Treatment Planning, and Documentation
Counseling and Education
Referral
Professional and Ethical Responsibilities
Functions as an Active Member of the Program Clinical Team
Attend and participate in all treatment team meetings as assigned.
Attend all clinical supervision meetings as assigned.
Maintain and strengthen good working relationships with team members.
Communicate and coordinate with staff from other departments effectively.
Maintain cleanliness and safety of work environment.
Attend all meetings as assigned.
Perform related tasks as assigned.
Additional trainings to be completed as assigned in a timely manner
Special projects and other duties as assigned

Benefits

Kaiser medical insurance
Comprehensive dental and vision insurance
Employer-paid basic life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
Additional voluntary insurance (short-term disability insurance, supplemental group life insurance, accident & critical illness insurance, and pet insurance)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare, dependent care and transportation costs
401K plan with Employer Matching up to 6%
4 weeks paid vacation, one floating holiday & sick leave
10 observed holidays, paid bereavement and paid jury duty days
Flexible schedules
Employee Assistance Program
Discounted 24 Hour Fitness membership from $6.99/month
One free employee meal on days worked at our Cherry Blossom location
Online education tools for CEUs
Critical shift compensation up to double hourly pay rate and shift premiums for certain positions
Employee referral bonus
Education grant program reimbursement for continuing education expenses after 90 days of employment
Loan forgiveness for eligible medical and clinic positions
Free parking at our two facilities
Employees may be eligible for education grants: National Health Service Corps (NHSC) NURSE Corps Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)