Counselor II - Residential (Alternatives)

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Counselor II - Residential (Alternatives)

Full Time Professional St. Helens, OR, US

4 days ago Requisition ID : 1819

Salary Range : $66,081.60 To $83,512.00 Annually

Columbia Community Mental Health's Alternatives is a 9-bed Residential Treatment Facility located in St. Helens, Oregon. We provide a safe, supportive environment for individuals navigating mental health challenges—many of whom are part of the Psychiatric Security Review Board (PSRB) program. Our mission is to deliver high-quality, person-centered care that empowers our residents to build meaningful, independent lives.

We are staffed 24 / 7 and provide a comprehensive array of mental health services, including personalized therapy sessions, medication management, and life skills training. Our multidisciplinary team is committed to meeting each resident's unique needs with precision, compassion, and respect.

This Counselor II position provides therapeutic services to adults in both the residential and community environment. In this role, the Counselor II 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, collaborates with individuals to develop individualized treatment plans, and conducts individual and group sessions to provide therapeutic treatment, and behavior modification using evidence-based practice to assist clients in reaching treatment goals.

Position : Counselor II (QMHP)

Department : Residential - Alternatives

Shift : Monday - Friday, 8 : 00am to 5 : 00pm.

Salary Range : $66,081.60 - $83,512.00 (annual). There are 15 steps on our salary scale. We use a bona fide factor system to determine starting wage (years of experience, education, credentials, and specialty skills that relate to the job requirements).

Benefits : CCMH provides a generous comprehensive benefits program to employees and family members, including qualified domestic partners.

• Generous Paid Time Off Package. (Full-time employees can earn 22 days of vacation, 9 days of sick time by the end of the first year). Accrual increases with length of service.
• Medical and Dental Coverage (begins 1st of the month following hire date)
• VSP Vision Coverage (begins 1st of the month following hire date)
• 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
• Student Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF), NHSC Loan Repayment Program
• Educational Assistance (up to $5,200 a year), Professional Development Assistance
• Licensure Supervision and Continued Education Provided
• Employee Assistance Program's (EAP)
• Trauma Support Team – Monthly Loss Processing Group led by our Licensed Clinical Directors

Position Requirements : Master's degree in psychology, Counseling Psychology, Social Work or related field from an accredited college required. Work experience in a behavioral or mental health setting preferred. Combination of education / experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties outlined for this position may be considered. Note : All QMHP positions in the state of Oregon will need to be filled by candidates who are officially QMHP certified or registered with MHACBO. For details, go directly to MHACBO (www.mhacbo.org )

Summary : The Counselor II provides therapeutic services to adults, children, adolescents, and families as assigned. Duties may vary per location / department. In this role, the Counselor II 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.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion : CCMH strives to address, explore, educate, learn about, and respond to the diversity of the human experience. We create an inclusive, equitable, culturally competent, and supportive environment where employees model behavior that enriches our community. We call our colleagues forward to take conscious and deliberate action to dismantle all systems of oppression by fostering an anti-racist, gender affirming, class conscious, disability aware environment where the innate humanity of others is recognized and celebrated.

Working conditions : This position works in an office environment.

Columbia Community Mental Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. As such, all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and all will receive equal consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran / reserve / national guard, disability, or any other similarly protected status.

CCMH is Drugfree workplace.

Come join a team that makes a difference every day! Come join an agency in which your personal values can align easily to the mission, vision and values!

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

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