Careers

Clatsop Behavioral Healthcare welcomes and values the diversity of the people we hire and serve. CBH is an equal opportunity employer.

Clatsop Behavioral Healthcare has moved most positions to a 4 day 9 hour work week with paid 30 minute lunches to promote a better work life balance. Wages have also been increased for our valued current and future employees. 

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CURRENT OPEN POSITIONS: Business Operations Officer, DD Service Coordinator, Supported Employment SUD Specialist, MAT CADC - Correctional Setting, Forensic Aid & Assist Clinician, Medication Assisted Treatment CADC, Residential Counselor, Child and Family 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 ($1000/yr for unlicensed clinicians and $1500/yr for licensed clinicians.)

12 paid holidays and 6.77 hours PTO accumulated per pay period for years 1-3 with increases after year 3. PTO accumulation starts at hire and is available for use as accumulated. CBH also offers sabbatical of 176 hours after 10 years of service.

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Business Operations Officer

This position qualifies for a hire on bonus of $5000 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) has an immediate opening for a full-time Business Operations Officer. CBH is in the business of improving people’s lives. To provide high quality care, CBH is dedicated to creating a work environment that supports staff fully through effective operations that maximize client care while maintaining core business functionality. The Business Operations Officer provides leadership and direct oversight of the business operations of CBH. This position has direct supervisory responsibilities including the Finance Director, Admin Director, Facilities Manager, IT contractors and staff, Quality Improvement and Compliance Manager.

This position will work in collaboration with the Deputy Director and direct reports to ensure the organizational operations are functioning smoothly and are bringing in revenue to sustain the growth and the mission of the organization. The position provides strategic leadership to drive technology, maximize revenue and ensure administrative staff are well supported and can provide support to the service providing staff. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate the CBH mission, purpose, values and beliefs in everyday language and contact with the internal and external stakeholders
• Provide administrative oversight for CBH by managing operational and financial resources including Information Technology, Finance, Billing and general business operations oversight.
• Review and approve all financial reports, budgets, major expenditures, and contracts for the organization
• Support staff growth and development by participating in recruitment and hiring processes, staff training and support. When necessary, coordinate with HR on disciplinary actions for director level employees and department employees.    
• Work with the Deputy Director to develop and oversee effective operations throughout the organization.
• Coordinate and drive the implementation of company strategic initiatives.
• Manages professional, liability, cyber, auto and facility insurance policies.
• Identifies needed staff development and training programs.
• Fulfill the role of HIPAA privacy officer.
• Fulfill the role of Fraud Waste and Abuse compliance officer.
• Manages program operations within allocated budgetary parameters and participates in the development of the fiscal budget, promotes the efficient use of personnel, supplies and equipment
• Continually monitors and implements contract objectives and performance/annual reports
• Demonstrates an understanding of CBH’s customers including clients/residents, families, and governmental agencies in all interactions and conduct.
• Actively participates in meeting client needs and adapting to changing needs at all times.
• Establishes and defines standards that ensure that safe practices are consistently followed within the department.
• Establishes and maintains a comprehensive Quality Assurance/Quality Management program within Program Operations that includes frequent collaboration with other departments, employee education and a focus on monitoring departmental standards; actively removes barriers to the provision of high-quality work performance. Oversees programming to evaluate compliance. Collaborates with the Deputy Director in making changes and adjustment to agency programming to improve quality/outcomes.
• Ensures employee safety/management of workers' compensation costs and liability risk
• Recommends process improvements that can contribute to greater system-wide efficiency.

Required Education and Experience:

•     Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university. 
•     Experience in business operations at a management level.
•     The abilities or aptitudes to perform each task proficiently.
•     Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
•     Experience and success with team building.
•     Proficiency with supervisory techniques.   
•     Ability to write reports and business correspondence. 
•     Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions.
•     Ability to use a computer or word processor to complete routine paperwork and reports

Preferred Education and Experience

•     Master’s Degree in the Public health administration or business administration is preferred.
•     Experience within a not-for-profit behavioral health organization.

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

Posted 8/18/2023

Developmental Disabilities Service Coordinator

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 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 (ISPs) 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.
• Advocate for clients’ rights and services.
• Collaborate with community providers.
• All CBH Staff are Mandatory Abuse Reporters per the State of Oregon and follow Mandatory Abuse Reporting policies.

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.
• Skilled at working as a member of an interdisciplinary team and completing required documentation.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, highly organized and ability to multitask.
• Valid driver’s license or ability to obtain Oregon or Washington DL

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.

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

Posted 7/20/2023

SUD Supported Employment Program Specialist

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 Supported Employment Program (SEP) Specialist to support our Substance Use Disorder (SUD) program. The Supported Employment Specialist provides intensive educational and employment services including supporting individuals that experience substance abuse/addiction and mental health symptoms to build job seeking skills, obtain gainful and competitive employment, and sustain employment over time. This position assists individuals in transitioning from benefits to sustainable wages or in the maintenance of current benefits while working part-time. Through outreach and engagement efforts, this position creates strong relationships with employment contacts in the community. The SEP Specialist encourages clients to actively pursue appropriate employment opportunities. This position helps to maintain a strength-based and recovery-oriented perspective and approach in working with clients, community partners, and as part of a treatment team. Work is community-based and consists of meeting with clients, team members, and community supports.

Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities:

• Provide Supported Employment Services to clients in Adult Outpatient/Substance Use, EASA, ACT, and CSS programs.
• Maintain a strength-based and recovery-oriented perspective and approach in working with clients, community partners, and as part of a treatment team.
• Provide 1:1, community-based contact with assigned clients across settings including: the client’s home, library or other community setting, or the client’s place of employment.
• Ongoing and persistent job development including the creation of relationships with businesses and clients to obtain long-term employment options that lead to self-sufficiency.
• Complete regular documentation towards billing and statistical compliance. All documentation must be completed within 24 hours per Oregon Administrative Rules.
• Establish crucial relationships with other service providers and community partners to ensure continuity of care. Obtain indicated Release of Information agreements when discussing specific clients with other service providers and community partners. Create new community connections where appropriate.
• Teach, model, and foster the skills to obtain and maintain employment with clients.
• Attend assigned team meetings
• Report any abuse under role as a Mandated Reporter.
• Complete fidelity tracking and participate in fidelity reviews for assigned programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in behavioral science field, or at least 3 years of related experience.
• Registered as a QMHA or ability to register as a QMHA within 30 days of employment.
• All training for this position is provided by employer or OSECE at the agency expense.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, highly organized and ability to multitask from anywhere in the service region.
• 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
• Knowledge of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and importance of maintaining confidentiality.

Preferred:

• Degree in social work or occupational rehabilitation with 1-2 years of work experience
• Knowledge of local resources and available benefits within Clatsop County.
• Knowledge or experience with Clatsop Community College and other local, educational opportunities/programs.
• Ability to understand community, state, and federal support programs.
• Understanding of local businesses hiring procedures.

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

Posted 7/12/2023

Medication Assisted Treatment CADC – Correctional Setting

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 has an immediate opening for full time Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) CADC that will provide services in a correctional setting. The primary purpose of this position is to provide confidential addictions counseling, education and support to individuals to promote healthy lifestyles and healthy choices, while providing services in in a correctional setting.

This position has a heavy focus on medication assisted treatment in conjunction with medication prescribers. Clientele/AIC’s (Adult in custody) includes adults and young people referred via the Clatsop County Correctional facility. Program coordination responsibilities include building and maintaining community partnerships, building program capacity, and working under the guidance of the Recovery Services Program Manager

Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities

• Conduct individual and group counseling to promote an addiction-free lifestyle to encourage the health and wellness of individuals, while clients are incarcerated in the county jail.
• Work with jail staff and medical professionals to provide medication assisted treatment, including harm reduction best practices.
• Assisting clients access higher levels of care and connecting to other community resources, following their release from jail.
• Create lesson plans and relapse prevention tools as well as assist in aftercare plans and coordination of care, to follow the Ct’s/AIC’s release from jail.
• Monitor attendance and UA (urinary analysis) results to ensure all clients are in compliance with treatment expectations.
• Complete SUD screening and assessments. Must have ASAM knowledge.
• Create service plans based on needs determined in the assessment and work to meet those needs throughout treatment.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation for services and contacts with timely entry into electronic health record.
• 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 law.
• Outreach to clients and community partners.
• Assist with development of aftercare and transfer from corrections to out-patient treatment.
• Communicate client needs with CBH team and community partners as appropriate.
• Refer clients to appropriate and medically necessary levels of care.
• Attend team meetings and trainings as appropriate.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Behavioral Health, Psychology (Trauma informed care) or Counseling or an acceptable combination of education and experience.
• 1-2 years’ prior experience in the field of substance abuse disorders and case management experience working with adults in the mental health arena, developmental disabilities or drug and alcohol issues.
• Certified as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC), CADC I, II, or III.
• Knowledge of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)-5, MI, Stages of Change and Quality Assurance Standards, American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM), and the State of Oregon Administrative Rules applicable to this position.
• 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 Schools to collaborate on client services.
• Knowledge of Trauma-Informed therapy.
• Knowledge of human behavior of individuals diagnosed with a serious mental illness and addiction issues.
• 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 from anywhere in the service region.
• Knowledge of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA and 42CFR Part 2) and importance of maintaining confidentiality.
• 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.

Desired Skills:

• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations and de-escalate potential aggression from clients.
• Skilled at leading, facilitating, and teaching groups.
• Prior experience working with the therapeutic process and modalities, dependency courts and Department of Human Services.
• Flexibility to travel throughout the community and work at off-site locations including homes, schools, partner agencies, the jail, and local hospitals.
• Fluent in Spanish is highly desirable, QMHA/QMHP preferred.

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

Posted 7/12/2023

Forensic Aid & Assist Clinician

Medication Assisted Treatment CADC

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 Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Clinician. The primary purpose of this position is to provide confidential addictions counseling, education and support to individuals to promote healthy lifestyles and healthy choices.

This position has a heavy focus on medication assisted treatment in conjunction with medication prescribers. Clientele includes adults and young people referred via: self, court, Department of Human Services/Child Welfare, Department of Probation, and Driving under the Influence (DUII) referred by Alcohol and Drug Evaluation and Screening Specialist (ADES). Program coordination responsibilities include building and maintaining community partnerships, building program capacity, and working under the guidance of the MAT Lead and Program Manager.

Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities

• Conduct group and individual counseling to promote an addiction-free lifestyle to encourage the health and wellness of individuals.
• Work with medical professionals to provide medication assisted treatment, including harm reduction best practices and assisting in the RAC (rapid access clinic).
• Assisting clients access housing, detox, higher levels of care and/or connecting to other community resources.
• Create lesson plans and relapse prevention tools.
• Monitor attendance and UA (urinary analysis) results to ensure all clients are in compliance with treatment expectations.
• Complete SUD screening and assessments.
• Create service plans based on needs determined in the assessments.
• Send reports monthly or more to referent. Make calls to referent to inform them of any compliance or non-compliance concerns.
• Complete Electronic Medical Record notes and maintain accurate and timely documentation for services.
• All CBH staff are Mandatory Abuse Reporters per the State of Oregon.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Behavioral Health, Psychology (Trauma informed care), Counseling or an acceptable combination of education and experience.
• 1-2 years prior experience in the field of substance abuse disorders and case management experience working with adults in the mental health arena, developmental disabilities or drug and alcohol issues.
• Certified as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC), CADC I, II, or III.
• Knowledge of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)-5, MI, Stages of Change and Quality Assurance Standards, American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM), and the State of Oregon Administrative Rules applicable to this position.
• 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 Schools to collaborate on client services.
• 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.
• Attention to detail, highly organized and ability to multitask.
• 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:

• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations and de-escalate potential aggression from clients.
• Skilled at leading, facilitating, and teaching groups.
• Prior experience working with the therapeutic process and modalities, dependency courts and Department of Human Services.
• Flexibility to travel throughout the community and work at off-site locations including homes, schools, partner agencies, the jail, and local hospitals.
• Fluent in Spanish is highly desirable
• QMHA/QMHP preferred.

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

Posted 6/30/2023

Residential Counselor QMHA

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. 

This position qualifies for a hire on bonus of $1000. With $500 being paid on first check and $500 after 6 months of employment.

Clatsop Behavioral HealthCare’s North Coast Crisis Respite Center (NCCRC) in Warrenton, Oregon is looking for a dedicated service provider to fill a full-time swing shift position as Residential Support Specialist with QMHA certification. Under the direction of the North Coast Crisis Respite Manager, the Residential Support Specialists work 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. Swing shift is from 3pm-11pm with a $1.00/hour shift differential

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain and document service notes
• Provide case management and document progress.
• 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
• QMHA certification or ability to get a certification within 6 months of hire. QMHA certification must meet the following minimum qualifications:(a) Bachelor's degree in a behavioral science field; or (b) A combination of at least three years of relevant work, education, training, or experience.
• 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

• 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
• Bachelor’s degree preferred

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

Posted 4/14/2023

Child and Family Clinician

This position qualifies for a hire on bonus of $5000 with 1/2 paid with 1st check after hire and 1/2 paid with 1st check following 6-month probationary period.

Clatsop Behavioral Healthcare has an immediate opening for a full-time child and family clinician. This position will provide direct services to children and their families. You will provide individual and family therapy to assigned caseload that may vary in size. All services to clients will be closely tied to the Treatment Plans. You will perform Mental Health Assessments; Assessment Updates and Treatment Planning, Risk Assessment and Safety Planning.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides assessment updates for clients to obtain comprehensive diagnosis information regarding the presenting problems.
• Assist the client and family in developing a meaningful Service Plan or assist client in modifying the plan in order to reflect services being provided.
• Complete Risk Assessments and Safety Planning as indicated.
• Integrate Child’s family into therapeutic services on an ongoing basis and keep parent’s/guardian’s informed of any safety concerns which develop.
• Be knowledgeable of community resources, refer and facilitate as appropriate client’s accessing of these supports.
• Provide Family, Group, and Individual Services in keeping with evidence-based practices.
• Provides outreach services as appropriate.
• Consult and Coordinate services with other community partners such as Developmental Disabilities: Schools, Substance Abuse; Primary Care Physicians, DHS, Senior & Disability Services and the Courts.
• Responsible for obtaining Release of Information in order to consult and coordinate with other community agencies.
• Provide Psycho-education to clients, families and community.
• Completes and maintains all clinical documents and client files
• Maintain client confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards of the profession.

Education and Experience:

• A Master’s degree in the Behavioral Sciences from an accredited university required.
• At least 3 years of outpatient clinical experience working with children and families is preferred.

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

Posted 4/14/2023

This position qualifies for a hire on bonus of $5000 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) 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.

Residential Counselor (on-call)

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 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 $2.00 differential pay.