Behavioral Health Counselor (Outpatient) Full Time, Day Shift

About the role

The Dalles is a picturesque community in the Columbia River Gorge, known for its natural beauty and vibrant downtown area. Adventist Health Columbia Gorge, a longstanding provider in the region since 1901, offers a range of healthcare services including a 49-bed hospital, medical offices, home health services, and a birthing center.

Responsibilities

• Provides behavioral health assessments, diagnosis, and treatment, focusing on emotional, mental, and substance abuse disorders.
• Develops and implements comprehensive treatment plans and interventions for patients and their families.
• Engages in crisis intervention, individual, marital, family, and group therapy sessions.
• Participates in multidisciplinary healthcare teams to provide holistic care and support.
• Documents assessment plans, interactions, and interventions according to departmental and hospital guidelines.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education and Work Experience:
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent (certifications may require a Bachelor's degree): Required
  • Master's Degree in counseling or equivalent combination of education/experience: Preferred
  • Three years' experience, including crisis intervention, individual and group therapy: Preferred
  • Experience in working with behavioral health clients, providing direct assessment, diagnosis formulation, treatment planning, and intervention: Preferred
• Licenses/Certifications:
  • Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC): Required

Organizational Requirements

• Adventist Health requires all associates to receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment.
• Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
• Adventist Health participates in E-Verify.

Pay

The estimated base pay for this position is $73,717 to $110,575. Additional individual compensation may be available through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions.