Counselor I - CRC

Columbia Community Mental Health; Saint Helens (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO and vacation

Sick time and holidays

Medical and dental coverage

Vision coverage

403(b) retirement

FSA

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Bereavement leave

Jury duty leave

Student loan forgiveness

Licensure supervision

CEUs

EAP

Job summary

Columbia Community Mental Health (CCMH) is seeking a Counselor I for the Integrated Community Support Specialties, primarily serving adults, children and families at the Crisis Receiving Center. The role supports crisis stabilization with night-shift hours and does require QMHA certification or MHACBO registration in Oregon.

The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, health coverage, a 403(b), and loan repayment programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social services or equivalent combination of education/experience.
• QMHA certification or MHACBO registration is required for Oregon QMHA positions.
• Experience working cooperatively in a team setting preferred, with at least two years in relevant fields.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic services to adults, children, adolescents and families as assigned by supervisor.
• Work within an integrated care team across programs such as ACT, Crisis, Intensive Services, Outpatient, Jail Diversion, Wrap, Residential or Detox.
• Complete required documentation and participate in interdisciplinary care planning.

Skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Documentation

Group facilitation

Human behavior understanding

Transportation

Driver's license

Auto insurance

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social services

QMHA certification/MHACBO registration

Job description

Job Description

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.

Crisis receiving and stabilization services offer the community a no-wrong-door access to mental health and substance use care. Our Crisis receiving Center (CRC) provides a safe, dry, warm space where people experiencing a mental crisis can stay for observation for up to 23 hours. The vision of the CRC is to change the way the community sees, treats, and supports those in mental health crisis.

This position is perfect for students who have busy schedules throughout the week or for someone who is looking for hours on the weekends!

Counselor I - ICSS

Position: Counselor I (Crisis Receiving Center)

Department: Integrated Community Support Specialties

Shift:

• ( overnight shift ) Thursday, 11:00pm to 5:00am. Friday - Sunday, 7:00pm to 7:00am
• ( overnight shift ) Friday - Monday, 6:00pm to 5:00am.

Salary Range:

$28.97 to $37.46(hourly). 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). For this position, shift differential pay is included in base pay and is included in the calculation of overtime pay for those staff that work a schedule that regularly includes night shifts.

Benefits:

• 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:

Bachelor’s degree in social services field or combination of education/experience that qualifies as a QMHA required; History of working cooperatively in a team setting with at least two years relevant work experience preferred.

Note: All QMHA positions in the state of Oregon will need to be filled by candidates who are officially QMHA certified or registered with MHACBO. For details, go directly to MHACBO

Qualifications & Skills:

Knowledge of human behavior, individuals diagnosed with mental illness/addiction issues; rehabilitation and recovery theories/practice. Abilities in skills training and psych-educational groups/classes; implementing evidence-based practices. Abilities to interact as a member of an interdisciplinary team and complete required documentation. Reliable transportation, current auto insurance and valid driver’s license and ability to meet agency’s insurance standards. MVR check required.

Summary:

The Counselor I, as part of an integrated care team, will provide therapeutic services to adults, children, adolescents and families as assigned by a designated QMHP or Clinical Supervisor. The Counselor I may be assigned to any agency program including, but not limited to: ACT, Crisis, Intensive Services, Outpatient, Jail Diversion, Wrap, Residential or Detox. Essential duties may vary per location/department/position.

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.

CCMH is Drugfree workplace.

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.

Working conditions:

This position works in an office environment.

Fmla Poster:

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.