Counselor III (Residential Case Management)

About the role

The Counselor III position is located at Andrea Place, a residential treatment facility in N Portland, OR. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical interventions, coordination of care, and supportive counseling for residents.
• Complete Behavioral Health Assessments, Treatment Plans and develop Behavioral Support Plan. If clinically appropriate, also completes Safety Plans and communicates with PSRB regarding monitoring of Conditions of Release.
• Provide individual and/or group therapy/psycho-education in living skills, and support in areas such as self-care, community resources, recovery and wellness and life skills.
• Provide monitoring and supervising for clients under the jurisdiction of the PSRB and assist clients with developing and maintaining structured activities in accordance with their goals and the terms of their release into the community.
• Cookordinate treatment and continuity of care with community stakeholders, guardians, and representatives from the legal system, housing, social security, hospital care, medical care, and other community based agencies in order to assist with the treatment needs of clients on case load.
• Attend clinical staff meetings and residential staff meetings to gain knowledge and communicate program and resident needs.
• Provide supportive counseling, track UAs, run therapeutic and psycho-educational groups, complete documentation and provide reports.
• Provide consultation and collaboration with community partners including the County, and the PSRB.
• Provide input toward the therapeutic treatment plan in collaboration with the case manager.
• Provide medication administration as delegated by a licensed medical practitioner.
• Document and maintain electronic health record (EHR) and ancillary records in a manner that assures compliance with all agency policies, program procedures and local, state, and federal regulations. Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation as required, associated with billing, assessment, treatment, client’s progress and other activities.
• Respect and honor client’s rights and responsibilities and demonstrate professional boundaries and ethics.
• Aid in crisis situations as appropriate, following emergency protocols/procedures and coordinating with the treatment team with interventions which support a trauma informed environment for residents and staff.
• Demonstrate responsibility for safety of residents, staff and property; possess familiarity with fire regulations and evacuation procedures.
• Adhere to mandatory abuse reporting laws and HIPAA requirements.
• Complete annual employee training requirements on a timely basis as indicated in the licensing requirements for the facility as well as agency requirements. Attend seminars, training and other educational opportunities in order to develop professional skills and abilities.
• Participate in all scheduled staff meetings, supervision sessions, and other departmental and agency meetings.
• Remain awake on all shifts.
• Provide treatment and manage caseload. Identify and prioritize treatment plan goals with the client. Redefine goals as needed throughout treatment in order to obtain success. Continuously assess and measure progress toward treatment goals. Consultation with the Case Manager, Program Manager, Program Supervisor, and the Administrator On-Call is necessary in order to maintain treatment team communication.
• Participate in the on-call rotation as instructed by program leadership. This requires being on call for crisis intervention, including receipt of telephone calls and the possibility of going to the program outside of working hours to intervene with crisis intervention services such as a revocation and an on-call rotation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A Master’s Degree in a behavioral science field from an accredited college or university. The CADC credential is preferred in addition to a Master’s Degree given the high occurrence of substance use/abuse. Demonstrate the competencies as outlined in the Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) to become credentialed as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP).
• Clinical experience providing inpatient or outpatient adult mental health services is preferred.
• Specialized Knowledge, Skills And Abilities:
  • Ability to conduct a Mental Status assessment and formulate a diagnosis according to the most current DSM.
  • Understand recovery model, motivational interviewing, illness management and recovery, evidence based practices, and strength based case management philosophies and strategies.
  • Proficient in operating computer hardware and software (including EMR software).
• Possess a valid driver’s license, three year driving history; clean driving record, ability to pass Driver Motor Vehicle (DMV) check and complete the Cascadia online Defensive Driving course.
• Able to perform CPR, First Aid, and properly use AED equipment. CPR/ First Aid certifications are required and must remain current.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off Package
• Full-time employees earn 6 weeks of PTO in their first year!
• Medical and Dental Coverage (begins 1st of the month following 30 days after hire date)
• VSP Vision Discount Plan
• 403(B) Retirement Savings (Pre and post-tax plans with up to 8% employer matching contribution!)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) (Medical, dependent care, and transportation options)
• Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• Paid Bereavement and Jury Duty Leave
• Length of Service Award
• Supplemental Insurance
• Student loan forgiveness options
• Wellness Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Bicycle Reimbursement
• Discounted Fitness Memberships
• Trauma Support Team

Starting Rate Range in USD ($)

65731.24 - 70436.33