Counselor I - ITS at Columbia Community Mental Health

Saint Helens, Oregon, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Oct, 26

Salary

37.46

Posted On

08 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Therapeutic Services, Crisis Intervention, Case Management, Team Collaboration, Clinical Documentation, Patient Care, Mental Health Counseling, Cultural Competency, Interdisciplinary Teamwork

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

Counselor I - ITS 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. Position: Counselor I Department: Intensive Therapeutic Services (ITS) 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: $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).  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 * Educational Assistance (up to $5,250 a year), Professional Development Assistance * Licensure Supervision and Continued Education Provided Wellness Benefits: * Employee Assistance Program’s (EAP) * Trauma Support Team – Monthly Loss Processing Group led by our Licensed Clinical Directors 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 (www.mhacbo.org [https://www.mhacbo.org/]) 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. Working conditions: This position works in an office environment. 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. FMLA POSTER: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/fmlaen.pdf [https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/fmlaen.pdf] 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.

Responsibilities

Provide therapeutic services to adults, children, adolescents, and families as part of an integrated care team. Work across various agency programs such as ACT, Crisis, and Outpatient services to support individuals with mental and addiction disabilities.