Mobile Crisis Counselor II

Columbia Community Mental Health; Saint Helens (OR); On-site; USD 66,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit behavioral health agency in Oregon seeks a Mobile Crisis Counselor II to provide critical services including crisis intervention, risk assessment, and supportive counseling. Candidates must possess a Master's degree in psychology or a related field and have an active QMHP certification to be considered. This full-time position offers a comprehensive benefits package and a competitive salary range from $66,081.60 to $83,512.00 annually.

Benefits

Generous Paid Time Off

Medical and Dental Coverage

403(B) Retirement Savings

Educational Assistance

Wellness Stipend

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Previous work experience in a behavioral or mental health setting preferred.
• QMHP certification is required in Oregon.
• Ability to perform duties outlined for this position.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis intervention, suicide prevention, and brief supportive counseling.
• Assess risk and maintain detailed records of interactions.
• Partner with community resources to enhance available support.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Suicide prevention

Risk assessment

Supportive counseling

Education

Master’s degree in psychology or related field

Job description

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Base pay range

$66,081.60/yr - $83,512.00/yr

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 take pride in our practices and in our workforce. 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.

Our Crisis Team is looking to hire qualified crisis counselors for our Mobile Crisis Team!

Position: Crisis Counselor II (QMHP)

Schedule: Scheduled in office from 8:00am to 5:00pm. (40 hours a week)

Salary Range: $66,081.60 - $83,512.00 (annual). 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.
• 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
• Educational Assistance (up to $5,200 a year), Professional Development Assistance
• Licensure Supervision and Continued Education Provided
  
  

Wellness Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program’s (EAP)
• Wellness Stipend
• Trauma Support Team – Monthly Loss Processing Group led by our Licensed Clinical Directors
  
  

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 ( www.mhacbo.org )

Summary

The Mobile Crisis Counselor II provides crisis intervention, suicide prevention, risk assessment, and brief supportive counseling over the phone and in-person on a basis to clients who are experiencing emotional distress, suicidal ideation, and/or seeking information on available mental health services. The Crisis Counselor actively partners with community resources to enhance available support and maintains detailed records of interactions with individuals.

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 is a community-based position. This position will require travel (mostly within our county).

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.

Come join a team that makes a difference every day! Come join an agency in which your personal values can align easily to the mission, vision and values!

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