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CURRENT OPEN POSITIONS: Child and Family Program Manager*, Residential Support Specialist*,Developmental Disabilities Service Coordinator, Residential Counselor*, Residential Clinician QMHP*, Registered Nurse*, Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT or RBAI), Child and Family Clinician*, QMHA ACT Case Manager, Clinical Services Program Manager*, Adult Outpatient Clinician*, Residential Counselor On-Call* and Mobile Crisis On-call. See below for details.

For full time employees, benefits include Medical (minimal premium cost for employee only coverage), Dental (Employer Paid), Vision (Employer Paid), Retirement, Life Insurance (Employer Paid) and Short-term Disability (Employer Paid). Dependents covered on medical, dental, and vision at cost to employee.  CBH offers 40 paid hours of paid time for elective training per year in addition to mandatory trainings assigned by supervisors. CBH also offers relocation assistance and supervision towards licensure. Employees are eligible for elective training reimbursement of ($500/yr for unlicensed clinicians and $1000/yr for licensed clinicians.)

12 paid holidays and 22 days of PTO years 1-3, increases after year 3. PTO accumulation starts at hire and is available for use as accumulated. CBH also offers sabbatical of 22 days after 10 years of service.

* Indicates position qualifies for a sign-on bonus

Child and Family Program Manager

Clatsop Behavioral Healthcare has an immediate opening for a Child & Family Program Manager. This position will supervise the Child and Family clinicians, the Wraparound Team, and the Intensive in-Home Behavioral Health Team. The Child and Family Program Manager will ensure all clinical services are in this program are in keeping with agency standards.  They may provide direct services at times, if indicated, based on agency capacity and program need.

Manager will be required to provide crisis services if needed, able to function as part of the inter-disciplinary management team, and possess flexibility to assist team members to provide continuity and consistency of care to the agency’s clients.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

•     Overall management and supervision of outpatient and community-based service delivery including school-based clinicians, PCIT, Wraparound, and IIBHT programs.
•     Provide direct services as indicated and assigned.
•     Assure best practice through oversight including monitoring and auditing clinician and staff documentation.
•     Maintain fidelity standards for Wraparound, and IIBHT, communicate with oversight agencies as needed. 
•     Provide individual and group supervision to team members.  Supervision includes clinical standards of care, documentation compliance, caseload/utilization management, productivity, and licensure supervision if applicable.
•     Develop work schedules, training schedules, and approve timecards.
•     Maintain client confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards of the profession.
•     Coordinate with other teams as indicated.
•     Serve as liaison between CBH child and family services and community stakeholders.  Attend assigned meetings with community partners to ensure system collaboration and coordination of care.
•     Participate in Mobile Crisis Admin Rotation.

Requirements:

•     Master’s Degree in the Behavioral Sciences from an accredited university and at least 7 years of outpatient clinical experience working with the mentally ill is preferred.
•     QMHP Certification or ability to obtain certification within 30 days of hire.
•     Valid Driver’s License and an MVR that meets agency insurance requirements.
•     Pass a state required background check.

Preferred:

•     Licensed 

Posted 7/16/2021

 Residential Support Specialist Medication Aid Swing Shift

Clatsop Behavioral HealthCare’s North Coast Crisis Respite Center (NCCRC) in Warrenton, Oregon is looking for a dedicated service provider to fill a 32 hour/week swing shift position for a Residential Support Specialist Medication Aid. Under the direction of the North Coast Crisis Respite Manager, the Residential Support Specialist works as a member of a team working to make a difference in the lives of persons with mental illness. This position will focus on medication administration to residents. This position is 32 hours a week from 3pm-11:30 pm Friday-Monday.

This position will dispense and document medications as an essential function. This position involves participation and implementation of program goals and objectives to promote a strengths-based, client centered approach to assisting residents in achieving individual goals and ultimately transitioning to a less restrictive setting.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

•     Accurately administer and document Medication in compliance with prescriber’s orders.
•     Follow facility nurse’s administering and delegation training.
•     Ability to distribute and document medications accurately.
•     Facility safety and cleanliness.

Requirements

•     Valid Oregon or Washington Driver’s license or ability to obtain by date of hire.
•     Motor Vehicle Record clearance that meets agency insurance requirements.
•     Ability to pass DHS background check clearance.
•     Maintain high attention to detail.

Preferred

•       Previous experience in medication administration.
•     Prior experience in same or similar field
•     Some higher education or vocational training in related field
•     Knowledge of Trauma informed care, behavioral health or mental health training or experience
•     QMHA certified or Bachelor’s degree

The above statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills.

Posted 7/16/2021

Developmental Disability Services Coordinator

Clatsop Behavioral Healthcare has an immediate opening for a Full Time Developmental Disability Services Coordinator. This position advocates for individuals in Developmental Disability (DD) services and makes sure that they are receiving the most suitable services available. 

The DD Services Coordinator works with a diverse population and with very specific support needs and identify individual’s strengths and challenges to provide support in a safe manner. Conduct quarterly monitoring of foster homes and group homes of all support being provided within the home.

Essential Duties/Major Responsibilities:

•     Develop Individual Support Plans and Service Agreements that address client goals and level of care needs identified in either an Adult Needs Assessment (ANA), Children's Needs Assessment (CNA), Oregon Needs Assessment (ONA) or Support Needs Assessment Profile (SNAP).
•     Monitor services, client records, and documentation in group homes, foster homes, and/or supported individuals’ own homes to verify standards are being met
•     Develop individual Plan of Care (POC) based on the person's needs assessment and goals identified through the Individual Support Plan (ISP). 
•     Benefits counseling and Medicaid enrollment for new and existing clients.  Follow up with client/family to discuss approval/declination and services are then discussed and developed based on the results.
•     Identify housing for individuals seeking residential services outside of their family home. This may include children and adult foster homes, group homes, out-of-county placement and supported living. Services are then developed on client desires, needs and interests. 
•     Complete Notice of Planned Action and assist individual or family to file hearing request if desired.

 Requirements:

·       Bachelor’s degree in behavioral science or related field; or Bachelor’s degree in any field with at least one year of social services related experience; or an associate’s degree in a behavioral science AND two years human services related experience; or three years of human services related experience. 

·       Excellent communication skills with individuals and families, community partners and providers and provide excellent customer service.

·       Knowledgeable with computer software such as Windows and Excel.

·       Skilled at working as a member of an interdisciplinary team and completing required documentation.

·       Excellent oral and written communication skills. 

·       Full professional fluency in English.

·       Strong attention to detail, highly organized and ability to multitask.

·       Valid driver’s license or ability to obtain Oregon or Washington DL

·       Background check clearance

·       Ability to meet agency insurance requirements, must submit current motor vehicle record if licensed out of the state of Oregon

Preferred:

·       Bilingual

·       Knowledge of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and importance of maintaining confidentiality.

·       Skilled at remaining calm in stressful situation and de-escalating potential aggression from clients.

·       Skilled at leading and facilitating groups.

·       Skilled at conducting training in groups.

·       Ability to learn and adopt the policies and procedures of the agency.

The above statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills.

Posted 7/13/2021 

Residential Counselor

Clatsop Behavioral Healthcare’s North Coast Crisis Respite Center in Warrenton, Oregon is looking for a dedicated service provider to fill a full-time position as a Residential Counselor. Under the direction of the North Coast Crisis Respite Manager, the Residential Counselor works as a member of a team working to make a difference in the lives of persons with mental illness. This position involves participation and implementation of program goals and objectives to promote a strengths-based, client centered approach to assisting residents in achieving individual goals and ultimately making the leap to independence.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

·       Maintain and document service notes

·       Encourage and motivate residents to engage in new experiences and accomplish personal goals

·       Safely transport residents to appointments and community outings

·       Ability to facilitate groups and work individually to skills train

·       Ability to distribute and document medications accurately

·       Cooking and cleaning

Requirements

•     Ability to work any shift
•     Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA) or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire
•     Valid Oregon or Washington Driver’s license or ability to obtain by date of hire
•     Motor Vehicle Record clearance that meets agency insurance requirements
•     Ability to pass DHS background check clearance

Preferred

•     Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred
•      3 years prior experience in same or similar field
•     Some higher education or vocational training in related field
• `  Trauma informed care, behavioral health or mental health training or experience

The above statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills.

Posted 7/2/2021

Residential Clinician QMHP

This position qualifies for a hire on bonus of $1000 with 1/2 paid with 1st check after hire and 1/2 paid with 1st check following 6-month probationary period.  

Clatsop Behavioral Healthcare is seeking a full-time Residential Clinician QMHP at the North Coast Crisis Respite/Residential Center (NCCRC). This position will provide direct services to the adult population in a residential setting by conducting Mental Health Assessments, residential treatment plans, individual therapy, group therapy and case management for crisis respite and residential clients.

This position will also assist Residential Counselors with mental health interventions when needed, document client interactions and progress and communicate with community providers regarding clients.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

·       Provide assessment interviews for all new and returning clients to obtain comprehensive information regarding presenting problems. This includes the ability to conclude and assign diagnoses.

·       Assist the client in developing a meaningful Recovery (Treatment) Plan.

·       Provide services that are tied to the Recovery Plan.

·       Conduct Mental Status Examinations and make appropriate treatment recommendations and referrals.

·       Provide case management services as needed to assigned caseload.

·       Provide group and individual counseling in keeping with Evidence-based Practices.

·       Provide backup crisis response to CBH programs upon request by the front desk and/or by any supervisor who requests it.

·       Participate in regular team and agency meetings.

·       Complete and maintain all clinical documents and client files according to compliance standards with the State of Oregon Administrative Rules and standards established at CBH. This includes, but is not limited to, the timely completion of Intake Interviews, Mental Health Assessments, Assessment Updates, and Progress Notes.

·       Will maintain productivity in keeping with agency expectations and standards. This includes the timely discharge and termination of clients.

·       Maintain client confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards of the profession.

·       Report critical incidents or alleged client abuses to the CBH Abuse Investigator or outside agencies as needed.

Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

•     Master’s Degree in the Behavioral Sciences from an accredited university
•     Required to have and maintain an Oregon or Washington Driver's license and meet the agency's insurance carrier's insurance standards at the time of hire, motor vehicle record report required
•     Ability to pass a criminal background check

Preferred:

•     3 years of outpatient clinical experience working with the mentally ill
•     1 year crisis work
•     1 year working with substance use

The above statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills.

 Posted 6/7/2021

Registered Nurse

This position qualifies for a hire on bonus of $1000 with 1/2 paid with 1st check after hire and 1/2 paid with 1st check following 6-month probationary period.  

Clatsop Behavioral Healthcare is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse (RN). This position provides nursing care, medication administration, and medical care for clients at the North Coast Crisis Respite Center and Community Support Services/ACT program. The RN also collaborates with Licensed Independent Practitioner’s (LIP’s), pharmacies, and outside medical providers to coordinate outpatient services for clients. The RN is also responsible for any needed first aid and other primary medical care and coordinates all emergency care provided at the center. The RN is responsible for educating and delegating medication administration and monitoring to QMHA’s and Peer Support Specialists.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

·       Complete Nursing Admission Assessments for all new clients.

·       Complete discharge procedure including obtaining prescriptions as needed for home medications.

·       Administer medications to clients or monitor client self-administration of medications including documentation; complete monthly Medication Administration Record (MARs).

·       Teach QMHA’s and Peer Support Specialists about medication administration and assessment of side effects and adverse reactions.

·       Assess and provide nursing care to meet the medical needs of clients including staff delegation for home treatments / care; Staff delegation training required every 6 months.

·       Conduct educational groups on nutrition, healthy lifestyles, medications and related topics.

·       Coordinate emergency medical procedures as needed including making decisions about emergency transport.

·       Collaborate with outpatient LIP’s and pharmacies to maintain coordination of care for clients.

Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

·       Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

·       Current valid registered nursing license in the state of Oregon.

·       Current American Heart Association or Red Cross CPR card.

·       Required to have and maintain an Oregon or Washington Driver's license and meet the agency's insurance carrier's insurance standards at the time of hire, motor vehicle record report required.

·       Ability to pass a criminal background check.

Preferred:

·       BSN with ability to be QMHP certified.

The above statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills.

Posted 5/24/2021

Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT/RBAI)

Clatsop Behavioral Healthcare as an immediate opening for a full time Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT) or Registered Behavioral Analysis Interventionist (RBAI) or the ability to obtain RBT/RBAI certification within 60 days of hire. This position will provide in-home behaviorally based intervention to clients who have been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, possible additional neurological and/or developmental disabilities. This specific role will provide in-home one-on-one Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) therapy sessions utilizing programs specifically designed and tailored for the individual client. The person in this position will spend their time working directly with children and parents to adjust behaviors that are not serving that child or family well. The person in this position will work under the supervision of a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst. 

If you have a desire to work with children who have limitless potential, are passionate about teaching children with special gifts and needs, and possess a determined curiosity about behavior change, then look no further, because you've found our team of like-minded clinicians and we have an immediate open for a RBAI position! Here at CBH, we are committed to excellence and the application of progressive evidence-based treatment strategies.

Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities:

• Implementing Applied Behavior Analytic programs and working under the direct supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
• Providing direct client care in 1:1 and group settings utilizing a combination of intensive teaching and natural environment training arrangements.
• Following the prescribed skill acquisition and behavior reduction plan developed by the BCBA.
• Assisting with parent and in-home provider training in line with client’s individualized treatment plan.
• Maintaining client confidentiality.
• Assisting clients with learning a variety of self-help living skills.
• Implementing behavior plans and procedures designed to address identified goals and objectives.
• Communicating well with all parties involved with child, both verbally and in writing.
• Participating in client transportation in vehicles to and from community activities, mental health appointments and school to assist and support problematic behavior as appropriate.
• Following all the behavioral and crisis plans for the identified youth.
• Developing a positive and therapeutic working relationship with identified youth, families, in-home providers and community partners.
• Problem solving and managing crisis in the moment, deferring complex issues to supervisor.
• Maintaining technical knowledge by attending required trainings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Must be eligible to be registered as a Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT) or Registered Behavioral Analysis Interventionist (RBAI) or ability to complete 40-hour RBAI training and obtain RBAI certification within 60 days of hire. 

• Ability to interact in a positive and collegial manner with fellow staff members, families and clients

• Minimum of 1 year experience working with children and/or families.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in Special Education/Children Development or related field (BA/BS level education preferred)
• At least 1 year working experience with children/adolescents
• Bilingual

The above statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills.

Posted 5/7/2021

                                                    Child and Family Clinician

This position qualifies for a hire on bonus of $1000 with 1/2 paid with 1st check after hire and 1/2 paid with 1st check following 6-month probationary period.  

Clatsop Behavioral Healthcare (CBH) is seeking a full time Child and Family Clinician. The Early Assessment and Support Alliance, or EASA, is in place to help identify youth between the ages of 15 and 25 who are experiencing the symptoms of psychosis for the first time, and to provide support and treatment as early as possible. The onset of psychosis can sometimes be difficult for families to recognize, and unsettling for the person experiencing it.

Our EASA team works with families and community partners to be there with the education, support and treatment needed to help young people manage their symptoms and be successful. This position will provide ongoing individual and family therapy. This position will assist client in creating service plans every 6 months and complete mental health assessments every year.

Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities

•        Provide early assessment and support alliance services to clients and families in Clatsop County within EASA fidelity measures and OARs.

•        Input EASA data entry into REDcap quarterly.

•        Maintain and track fidelity requirements of EASA.

•        Provide therapeutic intervention in office, school, and community settings.

•        Document therapeutic services.

•        Create service plans.

•        Complete assessment updates.

•        Coordinate care and attend weekly EASA FACT meeting to staff clients with treatment team.

•        Travel to auxiliary locations, provide community-based support as indicated.

•        Assess risk plan for safety.

•        Participate in supervision and Northern Oregon EASA quarterly consultation.

•        Participate in continuing education and complete necessary EASA trainings.

•        All CBH Staff are Mandatory Abuse Reporters per the State of Oregon, as such all staff must be aware of and follow Mandatory Abuse Reporting Policies

Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

•        Master's Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, (Bachelor's Degree) in Social Work, Behavioral Health, Psychology (Trauma informed care) or Counseling or an acceptable combination of education and experience.

•        Post graduate work or internships in the area of counseling.

•        1-2 years' prior experience in the field of case management while working with families and children in the mental health/child psychology arena, developmental disabilities or drug and alcohol issues.

•        Knowledge of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)-5, Greater Oregon Behavioral Health, Inc. (GOBHI) and Quality Assurance Standards, and the State of Oregon Administrate Rules applicable to this position.

•        Prior experience working with the therapeutic process and modalities.

•        Experience with electronic health recordkeeping and protocols for assessing health information.

•        Clinical knowledge and skills. Experience working with community agencies such as Probation, Department of Human Services, Court Appointed Special Advocates and School to collaborate on client services.

•        Working knowledge of developmental disabilities and mental health issues facing clients.

•        Knowledge of Trauma -Informed therapy.

•        Knowledge of human behavior of individuals diagnosed with a serious mental illness and addiction issues.

•        Excellent oral and written communication skills. Full professional fluency in English.

•        Strong attention to detail, highly organized and ability to multitask from anywhere in the service region.

•        Articulate well, speak precisely, and think and write clearly.

•        Required to have and maintain an Oregon or Washington Driver's license and meet the agency's insurance carrier's insurance standards at the time of hire.

Preferred:

•        Knowledge of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and importance of maintaining confidentiality.

•        Preferred if candidate is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or within (1) year of completing Licensure.

•        Skilled at remaining calm in stressful situation and de-escalating potential aggression from clients.

•        Skilled at leading and facilitating groups.

•        Skilled at conducting training in groups.

•        Ability to learn and adopt the policies and procedures of the agency.

•        Flexibility to travel throughout community and work at off-site locations including homes, schools, non-profit partner agencies, etc.

The above statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills.

Posted 4/23/2021

QMHA ACT Case Manager

Clatsop Behavioral Healthcare (CBH) is seeking a full time QMHA ACT Case Manager. The primary purpose of this position is to work with the most acute and highest level of needs of individuals with severe and persistent mental illness. Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) provides support to individuals who are diagnosed with a severe mental illness and whose needs have not been well met by more traditional mental health services. The employee in this position will work and collaborate with the ACT and Open Door multi-disciplinary team to deliver integrated services that meet recovery goals and align with the OCEACT Fidelity Scale.

This position will deliver services to individuals in community settings. ACT case management includes service planning and coordination, family and social relationships support, referral to substance abuse treatment and support, housing assistance, referral to supported employment and education, wellness self-management, problem solving, skill development, (including basic personal care and safety, grocery shopping and cooking purchasing and caring for clothing, household chores, using transportation, assessing other community resources), health education and support, medications access, financial management, and empowerment and self-help.

Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities:

•     Interview clients to obtain information concerning medical and psychosocial history or other pertinent information.
•     Observe clients to detect indications of abnormal physical or mental behaviors.
•     Plan with clients and provide services such as behavior modifications, skill training, education on symptoms and symptom management, and stress reduction treatment, to assist clients in understanding and controlling symptoms and other interpersonal problems.
•     Provide sensitive and assertive community outreach to clients and natural by visiting them in their homes, workplaces, or in the community.
•     Discuss progress toward goals with clients, clients’ family, and other natural support providers.
•     Consult with supervisor, team lead, medical director, nurse practitioner, primary care Physician and other specialists concerning treatment plans and make recommendations to the overseeing Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) regarding updates to Treatment Plans.
•     Conduct relaxation exercises, facilitate skills training groups, teach life skills, and other evidence-based services.
•     Refer clients to supportive and supplemental services working community partners.
•     Maintain clients’ charts in keeping with Oregon Administrative Rules (OARs) and agency quality assurance standards, protocols, procedures, and timelines.
•     Participate in investigations, hearings and other legal proceedings as directed by agency and/or subpoena and maintain required documentation for the same.
•     Exercise a high degree of understanding and compliance with accepted standar/ds of client care.
•     Maintain client confidentiality and adhere to ethical and code of conduct standards.
•     Coordinate admissions and discharge planning with all treatment providers.
•     Remain flexible to the changing demands of a mental health system and the needs of the agency.
•     All ACT team members are responsible for 24/7 crisis coverage for ACT clients on a rotating basis.
•     Other duties as assigned and within the scope of role.

Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

·       Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Behavioral Health, Psychology (Trauma informed care) or Counseling or an acceptable combination of education and experience to be certified as a QMHA.

·       2 years’ prior experience working with people diagnosed with serious mental illness.

·       Excellent oral and written communication skills

·       Strong attention to detail, highly organized and ability to multitask.

·       Ability to learn and adopt the policies and procedures of the agency.

·       Ability to pass criminal background check

·       Required to have and maintain an Oregon or Washington Driver’s license and meet the agency’s insurance carrier’s insurance standards at the time of hire.

Preferred:

·  Knowledge of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and importance of maintaining confidentiality.

•     Knowledge of DSM-5
•     Experience with electronic health records
•     Knowledge of Trauma Informed Care
•     Skilled at remaining calm in stressful situations and de-escalation techniques.
•     Skilled at leading, facilitating and training groups

The above statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills.

Posted 4/9/2021

Clatsop Behavioral Healthcare (CBH) has an immediate opening for an on-call Mobile Crisis Clinician, QMHP. This position will provide Crisis Assessment and Intervention, follow up support and other outreach for individuals who are experiencing crises in a variety of settings to include local hospitals, jails, and diverse locations within the community. The Mobile Crisis Team works closely with Law Enforcement and other community partners to resolve crises in the natural setting they occur in order to defer from a higher level of care if possible. 

Requirements:

• Master’s Degree in a Behavioral Health-related field and meet qualifications to be a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) in the state of Oregon.
• Valid driver’s license or ability to obtain Oregon or Washington Driver's License
• Background check clearance
• Ability to meet agency insurance requirements, must submit current motor vehicle record if licensed outside of the state of Oregon

Preferred:

• Three (3) years direct service with individuals experiencing severe and persistent mental illness.
• Candidate will have a background that includes special training, experience and other demonstrated abilities in providing behavioral health crisis intervention.
•  Demonstrate effective communication skills to diverse client populations.
• Proficiency in clinical documentation and use of applicable information technologies.
  
• Bilingual

The above statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills.

Salary DOE.

Please complete the application, see link at the top of this employment page.

Residential Counselor (on-call)

Clatsop Behavioral Healthcare is seeking to hire on-call Residential Counselors at the North Coast Crisis Respite Center facility in Warrenton, Oregon. Under the direction of the North Coast Crisis Respite Manager, the Residential Counselor works as a member of an interdisciplinary team to implement and monitor treatment for residents within the residential facility. This position involves participation and implementation of program goals and objectives to promote a strengths-based, client centered approach to assisting residents in achieving individual goals and ultimately transitioning to a less restrictive setting, and completing daily facility tasks like cooking and cleaning. Must be willing to work any shift.

Preferred

• Three years’ prior experience in same or similar field preferred.
• Some higher education or vocational training in the field of Psychology (trauma informed therapy), Counseling, Social Work, Behavioral Health, Mental Health.
• Bachelor’s degree.

Required:

• Valid driver’s license as well as a Motor Vehicle Record that meets agency insurance requirements.
• State background check approval.

Salary DOE

Swing shift has an additional $1.00 per hour differential pay and NOC shift has an additional 1.25 differential pay. This Residential Counselor position qualifies for a hire on bonus of $500.00 with $250.00 paid with 1st paycheck after hire and $250.00 paid with 1st paycheck after completion of 6-month probationary period.