Mental Health Counselor (Childrens)

Do want to work in an environment where you make a difference? Come join us in the Columbia Gorge and earn experience working with a vulnerable population! This is an opportunity to work in community mental health, providing counseling services in an rural area. As an employer we promote self-care and recognize the impacts that has on job satisfaction.

Work in a meaningful 8:30-5:00 environment that serves our rural community and enjoy all the perks of Oregon and Washington in your free time!

Why work with MCCFL?

• $2500 Sign on Bonus for QMHPs
• $5,000 Sign on Bonus for LPC/LCSW
• Loan Repayment Location - HRSA!
• Relocation Assistance to the Columbia Gorge
• Loan Repayment for Oregon Behavioral Health Workers! (QMHP, QMHA, CADC, CGAC, CRM, PSS, ) - Application through OHA deadline: January 3, 2023

Job Specifications: Any qualifying combination of education, licensure and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position is qualifying. This would typically include:

· Master's degree in social work, psychology, psychiatric nursing or other related field AND

· Two (2) years’ professional experience providing behavioral health counseling that includes includes work with sexual abuse, drug and alcohol abuse, domestic violence and trauma.

· Experience with PCIT, Collaborative Problem Solving, Child-Parent Psychotherapy, is preferred.

· Experience working with children and youth and with disadvantaged populations is preferred.

· Bilingual fluency Spanish/English may be required for some positions.

· Professional licensure in the State of Oregon as an LCSW or LPC, or the ability to obtain this licensure within two (02) years of hire is preferred (and may be required for some MHS1 positions).

· Must possess a valid Oregon or Washington Driver's License, maintain an acceptable driving record and be insurable for client service purposes and for travel between business office for meetings and/or trainings. This position must pass all criminal history check requirements as required by ORS 181.536 to 181.537, and in accordance with OAR 407-007-0220 to 407-007-0370.

· Ability to work evening and weekend hours as needed.

Essential Responsibilities of the General Classification: The following list represents the essential responsibilities of the position. Other duties may be assigned.

· Provide psychotherapy, counseling, and case management services to individuals, couples, families and groups. Conduct interviews to accumulate pertinent data; assess presenting issues; develop service plans. Counseling and psychotherapy may include working with assigned clients in developing communication skills, providing assertiveness training, providing behavior modification programs, and monitoring the effects of prescribed medication.

· Provide substance abuse disorder assessment and provide integrated dual-diagnosis services to assigned clients.

· Meet minimum client service productivity requirements as may be set by the Agency to meet requirements of outside funding and/or reimbursement sources.

· Utilize agency clinical software system to make internal referrals, manage work schedule, and to prepare current client records of treatment and reports as necessary and required. Maintain timely and cogent progress notes and service plans to required standards. Ensure that client records and other documentation are up-to-date and justify the services provided.

· Assist and/or provide back-up support with screening, referral, and crisis services as needed and directed by supervisor. May provide after-hours emergency services on a 24-hour, rotating basis, such as telephone consultation, crisis intervention, and pre-hospital screening examinations.

· Actively participate in joint case planning and coordination with internal multi-disciplinary team and agency psychiatrists. Collaborate in case planning and service coordination as needed with other community agencies such as schools, group homes, community detention facility, community medical hospital and other DHS programs.

· Regular and reliable attendance; timely and professional communication; confidentiality.

Position-Specific Essential Responsibilities:

· Triage and implement strategies for crisis and crisis stabilization with the ACCESS team and Family Care Coordinator.

· Serve as collaborator with Intensive Community Treatment Services (ICTS) staff.

Work Environment:

Work is performed in a variety of settings, including office environment, community settings and other agency stakeholder facilities. The office environment is typically with moderate stimuli and may often result in exposure to increased sensory experiences. Community settings, such as residence, schools, police precincts, respite facilities, hospitals and other public spaces may pose additional risks or discomforts which require safety precautions. Universal Precautions and remaining alert to environment are critical to address the potential for violent behavior, safety concerns, biohazards, noise and contaminants.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $4,831.59 - $5,326.82 per month

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Pediatrics
• Psychiatry

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Mental health counseling: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• QMHP Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $4,832 - $5,327