Behavioral Health Counselor - Outpatient, Full Time, Day Shift

Adventist Health; The Dalles (OR); On-site; USD 74,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Columbia Gorge in The Dalles, Oregon seeks a licensed behavioral health professional to provide assessments, diagnosis, treatment and discharge planning. The role involves crisis intervention and coordination with care teams to support patients and families during hospitalization.

Responsibilities include planning evidence-based treatments, documenting care, and participating in multidisciplinary rounds.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• Master's degree in counseling or equivalent combination of education/experience required.
• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) license required.
• Three years' experience in crisis intervention, individual and group therapies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides behavioral health assessments of patients to identify problems needing treatment.
• Develops and implements comprehensive treatment plans and conducts crisis interventions as needed.
• Leads or participates in multidisciplinary teams delivering counseling services to patients and families.
• Documents assessments, plans and interventions per hospital guidelines and standards.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Individual therapy

Group therapy

Behavioral health assessment

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Master's Degree in counseling

Job description

Job Description

In the heart of The Dalles, Oregon, Adventist Health Columbia Gorge has served the Columbia River Gorge community since 1901. We are comprised of a 49-bed hospital, various medical offices, home health, a birthing center and a vast scope of services located throughout The Dalles and the surrounding areas. The Dalles is known for its picturesque views of the Columbia River, local charm and delicious downtown restaurants and bakeries. There is something for everyone in this scenic community.

In the heart of The Dalles, Oregon, Adventist Health Columbia Gorge has served the Columbia River Gorge community since 1901. We are comprised of a 49-bed hospital, various medical offices, home health, a birthing center and a vast scope of services located throughout The Dalles and the surrounding areas. The Dalles is known for its picturesque views of the Columbia River, local charm and delicious downtown restaurants and bakeries. There is something for everyone in this scenic community.

Job Summary

Provides behavioral health assessments, diagnosis and treatment, as well as discharge planning to and consultation about patients and families to assist them and the health care team in coping with patient's hospitalization, illness, diagnosis and treatment, including emotional, mental, and substance abuse disorders.

Education and Work Experience

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent (some certifications will require Bachelor's): Required
• Master's Degree in counseling or equivalent combination of education/experience: Required
• Three years' experience to include crisis intervention, individual and group therapy: Preferred
• Experience in working with behavioral health clients providing direct assessment, diagnosis formulation, treatment planning, treatment intervention and education to members and/or family members: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications

• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC): Required

Essential Functions

• Provides behavioral health assessments of patients to identify problems that can be resolved usually through refining and changing the patient's decision making process.
• Formulates, develops and implements a comprehensive plan utilizing appropriate treatments and interventions. Provides crisis intervention, brief and long-term individual, marital, family and/or group therapies as well as grief and bereavement work.
• Participates in multidisciplinary healthcare teams and provides leadership in representing a professional counseling based mental therapy perspective with patients and families.
• Documents assessment plans, interactions and interventions according to departmental, hospital and/or health system guidelines and standards.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.

JOB INFO

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Job Identification : L39861-2

Job Category : Therapist

Posting Date : 2026-03-03T22:12:50+00:00

Locations :

The Dalles, OR, United States

Assignment Category : Full-time regular

Pay Range : The estimated base pay for this position is $73,717 to $110,575. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role 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. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team for more information.

Hiring Department : AH The Dalles Mid Columbia BH - RHC (AHCG)

Shift Length : 8 Hours