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. 

All positions are required to get the mandatory COVID-19 vaccination or submittal of medical/religious exception for consideration. 

Clatsop Behavioral Healthcare Job Application: Application for Employment

Must submit Cover Letter, Resume and Application

CURRENT OPEN POSITIONS: Open Door Assistant Manager and ACT Team Lead, Mobile Crisis Law Enforcement Unit*, Receptionist, Community Support Services Clinician*, Youth Skills Trainer/Peer Mentor, Residential Support Specialist NOC SHIFT*, Residential Clinician and Clinical Lead*, 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

Open Door Assistant Manager and ACT Team Lead

Clatsop Behavioral Healthcare is seeking a full time Assistant Manager and Team Lead for the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) and Community Support Services (CSS) programs.

This position work in a dynamic, community-based program serving individuals living with serious mental illness. This program includes an Assertive Community Treatment program that is evidence based and follows a fidelity model. This position will directly supervise and oversee the services by all staff working with the Community Support Services (CSS) and ACT populations. The Assistant Manager/ACT lead will be responsible for a limited caseload and will perform a variety of services of a QMHP.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide individual and group supervision to team members utilizing the ACT model and strength’s based group supervision.
• Provide individual and group supervision to team members in CSS team.
• Maintain training and supervision logs.
• Assist Program Manager to complete annual performance evaluations for all team members.
• Directly supervise and oversee the services provided by QMHA and all staff in the ACT Programs, and provide leadership and supervision when necessary to CSS team.
• Develop work schedules, including after hour on-call schedule; approve time cards.
• Coordinate and manage the ACT program to fidelity.
• 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 clients in developing a meaningful Recovery (Treatment) Plan.
• Provide services that are tied to the Recovery Plan and assist client in modifying the plan as needed throughout the treatment process.
• Conduct Mental Status Examinations and make appropriate treatment recommendations.
• Help identify clients’ natural support system and be able to work within that system as appropriate to facilitate clients’ recovery.
• Be knowledgeable of community resources, refer and facilitate clients’ accessing of theses supports as appropriate.
• Provide backup crisis response for ACT clients, and coordinate with the Crisis and Engagement team when ACT clients present in crisis.
• Responsible for obtaining Releases of Information to be able to consult and coordinate with other community agencies.
• Maintain client confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards of the profession.
• Participate in Investigations, Court hearings, and other legal proceedings as directed by agency and/or subpoenaed and maintain the required documentation for the same.
• Coordinate discharge planning with all treatment providers.
• The ability to remain flexible to the changing demands of a mental health system and the needs of the agency.

Requirements:

• Master’s Degree in the Behavioral Sciences from an accredited university meeting the requirement for Oregon QMHP
• Valid driver’s license or ability to obtain license in Oregon or Washington
• Background check clearance
• Ability to meet insurance requirements, must submit current motor vehicle record if licensed outside of the state of Oregon

Preferred:

• At least 3 years of outpatient clinical experience working with the SPMI population
• Working knowledge of ACT programming
• Bilingual

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

Posted 11/17/2021

Mobile Crisis Law Enforcement Unit

A Full Time Mobile Crisis Law Enforcement Unit, QMHP position is available immediately at Clatsop Behavioral Healthcare. This position is part of our current Mobile Crisis team, which is the front door to services at CBH. The Mobile Crisis team plays a critical role in evaluating individuals experiencing psychiatric distress throughout Clatsop County. Mobile Crisis clinicians engage, assess, and help to create a plan for individuals of all ages in multiple settings including the local ER, the jail, the Community Mental Health Center, and other locations. The Law Enforcement Unit position will be embedded as much as possible within law enforcement departments, participating in a range of activities including outreach, crisis calls, and general patrol. Clinicians may at times office within law enforcement departments, attend briefings, trainings, and other meetings, and may float between municipal departments or the County Sheriff’s office.

The position is part of a multi-disciplinary team and works out of multiple locations, including working from home and our Warrenton North Coast Crisis Respite Center. However, clinicians spend a good deal of time out in the community working in-person with clients. Hours and schedule will include weekdays, evenings, and weekends. This is based on a day-time (9am-9pm) two-week, rotating schedule which affords the clinician three days off in a row every other week.

A Master’s degree in Behavioral Sciences from an accredited university is required. Three or more years of outpatient clinical experience working with individuals who struggle mental health is strongly preferred. Experience working in collaboration with law enforcement or emergency services preferred. Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to prioritize is essential. Dependability and being a positive member of the team will help ensure job success. Must have a valid Oregon or Washington driver’s license, a Motor Vehicle Record that meets agency insurance requirements, and ability to pass a state required background check.

Community Support Services Clinician

Clatsop Behavioral Healthcare has an immediate opening for a Community Support Services Clinician. This position will perform a variety of services at our Open Door location, which serves individuals in the community with severe and persistent mental illness. position performs Mental Health Assessments, Assessment Updates, and Individual Service Plans in keeping with agency standards. Providing short-term individual and group counseling and therapy to assigned caseload that may vary in size. The Community Support Services Clinician may initiate treatment plans, provide case management and care coordination, and is a community liaison.

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. Assessments may be for respite, residential or outpatient services placement.
• Assist the client in developing a meaningful Treatment Plan and provided services tied to the Treatment Plan.
• Conduct Mental Status Examinations and make appropriate treatment recommendations and referrals.
• Help identify client’s natural support system and be able to work within that system as appropriate to facilitate clients’ recovery.
• Be knowledgeable of community resources, refer and facilitate clients’ accessing of these supports.
• Provide case management services as needed to assigned caseload.
• Provide group and individual counseling in keeping with Evidence-based Practices.
• Provide backup crisis response upon request by supervisor.
• Provides outreach services as appropriate.
• Consult and coordinate services with other community partners such as: Developmental Disabilities, Substance Abuse, Primary Care Physicians, DHS, Senior & Disability Services, Courts, Community Action and Schools.
• Responsible for obtaining Releases of Information to be able to consult and coordinate with other community agencies.
• 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.
• Maintain productivity in keeping with agency expectations and standards, including timely discharge and termination of clients.
• Maintain client confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards of the profession.
• Participate in Investigations, Court hearings, and other legal proceedings as directed by agency and/or subpoenaed and maintain the required documentation for the same.
• Remain flexible to the changing demands of a mental health system and the needs of the agency.
• All CBH staff are mandatory abuse reporters per the State of Oregon.
• Report critical incidents or alleged client abuses to the CBH Abuse Investigator or outside agencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Master’s Degree in the Behavioral Sciences from an accredited university or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing with an RN is required.
• 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:

• At least 3 years of outpatient clinical experience working with the mentally ill.

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

Posted 11/4/2021

This position qualifies for a $500 sign on bonus with 1/2 paid with first check and 1/2 paid after 6 months. 

Clatsop Behavioral Healthcare is seeking a full-time Youth Skills Trainer/Peer Mentor. This position provides in-home services and community-based care for an assigned caseload of youth and families, working closely with the Intensive In-Home Behavioral Health (IIBHT) Therapist.  Youth eligible for IIBHT services experience multiple behavioral health diagnoses, struggles across domains of functioning, significant safety concerns, may be at risk of out-of-home placement, or transitioning home from an out of home placement. 

The Youth Skills Trainer/Peer Mentor provides brief, solution-focused interventions and skills training to youth in the program as guided by the treatment plan and individual needs of each youth.  Typical length of time in the IIBHT program for clients varies from 3-6 months and may be longer if indicated.  This position serves as one of the crisis responders for clients in the IIBHT system and is supported by the IIBHT Therapist, Parent Support Line, Mobile Crisis team, and the Child and Family team.  Individuals applying for this role with receive comprehensive training and it is not assumed that they would have had experience providing these services.  The IIBHT team is comprised of an LMP, IIBHT Therapist, peer support, and the counselor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

·       Meet with a youth and family as determined by applicable Oregon Administrative Rules (OARs) and the IIBHT team. 

·       Participate in assessing risk and completing safety plans for individuals assigned to the IIBHT program with the team.

·       With the other members of the IIBHT team, assist in scheduling and collectively providing at least 4-6 hours of services per week per assigned youth/family.  This is between 2-5 sessions among the entire IIBHT team.

·       Maintain a strengths-based approach in working with families, community partners, team members and staff.

·       Serve as a crisis responder for IIBHT clients during working hours, responding immediately for on-site crisis stabilization as necessary and virtually by telecommunication when indicated.

·       Complete all documentation to agency standards and within parameters set by the OARs.

·       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.

·       If the IIBHT census is low this counselor may be assigned other youth and families to provide services.

·       Perform other duties as assigned.

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.

·       Registered QMHA through MHACBO or ability to register within 30 days of hire.

·       Bachelor's degree in a behavioral sciences field; or a combination of at least three years relevant work, education, training or experience.

·       Previous experience working with children and families.

·       Prior experience working with the therapeutic process and modalities.

·       Working knowledge of developmental disabilities and mental health issues.

·       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.

·       Required to have and maintain an Oregon or Washington Driver's license and meet the agency's insurance carrier's insurance standards.

·       Ability to pass a criminal background check.

·       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.

Preferred:

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

·       Bilingual

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

Posted 8/16/2021

 Residential Support Specialist NOC SHIFT

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 NOC position as Residential Support Specialist. 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 involves menu planning and preparing meals as well as keeping the facility safe and clean for the residents. The overall approach of NCCRC is to assisting residents in achieving individual goals and ultimately making the leap to independence.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

•       Menu Planning and Meal Preparation
•       Facility safety and cleanliness
•       Ability to distribute and document medications accurately

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

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

Residential Clinician and Clinical Lead

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. Clinician may initiate treatment plans, provide case management and care coordination. Clinician will provide clinical leadership and oversight to QMHA staff working at NCCRC.

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.

•     Provide clinical oversight and guidance for QMHA staff at NCCRC.

·       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

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.