Professional Counselor - Psych Adult

Providence•Portland, OR

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Professional Counselor practices in a treatment setting under clinical supervision and is dedicated to evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of psychiatric and substance use disorders. The Professional Counselor will collaborate with patient/support system to evaluate and diagnose patients. This position will provide specialized psychotherapy services, as described in the CPT, to reduce and /or resolve symptoms of psychiatric and/or substance use disorders identified. Under direct clinical supervision, the Professional Counselor will utilize established approaches and standards; complete assessment of patient risk to self and/or others; complete and implement risk reduction/mitigation plans to ensure patient and community safety; incorporate evidence based approaches to psychotherapy including but not limited to cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, dialectical behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and the recovery model. Under clinical supervision, this position will also demonstrate effectiveness in individual, group and family psychotherapy and multi-modal treatment settings. This position works under clinical supervision, in a licensing board approved plan of supervision to achieve licensure with a Board qualified supervisor certified by the OR state Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists. Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence Portland Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Requirements

Master's Degree in Counseling or related field.
Upon hire: Oregon Professional Counselor License or Upon hire: Oregon Professional Counselor Associate License - Oregon Board of Licensed Counselors and Therapists.

Nice To Haves

1 year Master's level practicum in a behavioral health setting in an accredited college or university internship.
Additional experience in substance use treatment setting.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and diagnose patients in collaboration with patient/support system.
Provide specialized psychotherapy services to reduce and/or resolve symptoms of psychiatric and/or substance use disorders.
Utilize established approaches and standards under direct clinical supervision.
Complete assessment of patient risk to self and/or others.
Complete and implement risk reduction/mitigation plans to ensure patient and community safety.
Incorporate evidence-based approaches to psychotherapy including cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, dialectical behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and the recovery model.
Demonstrate effectiveness in individual, group and family psychotherapy and multi-modal treatment settings under clinical supervision.
Work under clinical supervision in a licensing board approved plan of supervision to achieve licensure with a Board qualified supervisor certified by the OR state Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists.