Counselor II - YFD

Columbia Community Mental Health; Auchterarder; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Holidays

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Retirement plan

Job summary

Columbia Community Mental Health invites applications for a Counselor II within the Youth and Family (YFD) Department. The role delivers community-based therapy to youth and families, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to address complex needs.

In addition, you will support outpatient clinic assessments and counseling services, contributing to high-quality care. Applicants should hold a Master’s degree in psychology or a related field; experience in behavioral health is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required in psychology, Counseling Psychology, Social Work or related field from an accredited college.
• Experience in a behavioral or mental health setting preferred.
• Combination of education and experience demonstrating ability to perform the duties.

Responsibilities

• Provide community-based therapy services to youth enrolled in CCMH’s Youth and Family program.
• Work on a multi-disciplinary team with higher acuity youth and families.
• Support the Youth and Family Department’s Outpatient Clinic, providing assessments and counseling services.

Skills

Counseling skills

Community-based therapy

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in psychology or related field

Job description

Columbia Community Mental Health is a nonprofit agency and Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic that provides services to individuals with mental, addiction and developmental disabilities.
We uphold our values in authenticity and commitment to quality care. Members of our CCMH team have a daily opportunity to make a positive impact.
The Youth and Family Department takes pride in providing excellent clinical care and fostering strong relationships across the agency and community. The Department upholds values of authenticity and commitment to quality care. Members of the Department make a positive impact in the community every day.
Position: Counselor II
Department : Youth and Family (YFD)
Shift: Individual schedules can be determined with supervisor and within business needs/hours. In general, our agency provides services Mon-Fri from 8:00am to 5:00pm.
Salary Range: $68,057.60 to $86,008.00 (Annually). 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.
• CCMH recognizes 11 holidays plus a Floater Holiday
• 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
• Accidental Coverage Insurance
• Student Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF), NHSC Loan Repayment Program
• Licensure Supervision and Continued Education Provided

Wellness Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program’s (EAP)

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 (
Summary: The Counselor II Clinician provides community-based therapy services to youth enrolled in CCMH’s Youth and Family program. The Counselor II works on a multi-disciplinary team with higher acuity youth and families. This position will also support the Youth and Family Department’s Outpatient Clinic, providing assessments and counseling services for clients.
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 and in the community. Position requires in-home visits.
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.
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