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: Outpatient Associate Director, Forensic Case Manager, Receptionist, Forensic Aid & Assist Clinician, Residential Counselor, Child and Family Clinician, Residential Counselor On-Call and Mobile Crisis On-call. See below for details.
CBH offers an exceptional BENEFIT package.
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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Associate Director – Outpatient
Services
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 is seeking a full-time
Associate Director of Outpatient Services. This position is responsible for the
clinical and operational functioning of the adult outpatient mental health and the
child and family outpatient mental health programs. This includes the following
evidence-based programs, Supported Employment, EASA, Intensive In-home
Behavioral Health Therapy, Wrap Around, and Parent Child Interaction Therapy.
The Associate Director is responsible for the supervision of two
Program Managers including the Child and Family Program Manager and Adult
Outpatient MH Program Manager. The
Associate Director will participate as an active and engaged member of the CBH
leadership Team.
Essential
Functions / Major Responsibilities:
- Provides regular supervision to Program Managers. Maintains accurate documentation of supervisory meetings.
- Monitors and maintains appropriate
employee productivity and documentation, ensuring agency standards
are met. Assists program managers to
develop effective supervisory strategies to assure staff are meeting agency
standards.
- Manage Access into Services for
respective programs, including ease of access and timely access.
- Develop procedures for programs
within scope of responsibility.
Contribute feedback to leadership team regarding agency policy.
- Ensure Program managers are
meeting reporting requirements and support the agency in meeting metrics
related to fidelity programs, OHA and CCO expectations. Complete program
reports as needed.
- Participate in program and operational improvement to improve
clinical outcomes.
- Develop and implement supervisory processes which facilitate team
building within program and across teams for optimal communication and
collaboration within outpatient services and with other departments such as DD
and Intensive OP Services.
- Responsible for contributing to
budget development and oversight within scope of responsibility.
- Coordinates hiring process
including training and orientation
for employees in respective programs.
- Responsible for performance evaluations and performance concerns for program
areas.
- Performs day-to-day quality
management tasks (e.g. chart audits, UM)
- May provide crisis consultation or crisis intervention for CBH
outpatient clients.
- Participates in on-call admin back up rotation.
- Attends and/or facilitates informational, clinical, and management meetings which may include all-agency, team and consultation meetings, staffing, intra-agency trainings, etc. May represent CBH at community
meetings.
- May provide training
to community partners,
agency staff and others.
- Continually increase level of cultural
sensitivity, awareness and competency
and facilitate that growth within assigned supervised staff.
- Coordination of Medical Team and
management of relationships with outside primary care providers in the community.
Hold a monthly medical meeting including LMPs, Reception Supervisor and LMP
support specialist. Supervise LMP Support Specialist.
- Oversee the overall functioning of
evidenced based programs within assigned departments.
- Develop and maintain key community
relationships including schools, hospitals, DHS,Parole and Probation,
and other community partners.
Required
Education and Experience:
Directors must demonstrate competence in leadership, program planning and budgeting, fiscal management, supervision of program staff, personnel
management, program staff performance assessment, use of data, reporting program
evaluation, quality assurance, and developing and coordinating community
resources. A high level of clinical judgement and discernment must be
demonstrated to ensure decisions made at this level are well based in best
practices and data available. Proven experience and success with team building
is a key requirement.
· Master's Degree in the Behavioral Sciences from an accredited university
·
Demonstrated experience (3-5 years) in supervision
and management
·
Exceptional written and verbal
communication skills
Preferred
Education and Experience:
·
At least 3 years of outpatient clinical experience
·
CADC certification
·
Licensure (Oregon LPC, LMFT,
LCSW)
The above statements are not intended to be an exhaustive
list of all responsibilities, duties and skills.
Posted 11/21/2023
Forensic Case
Manager
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
Forensic Case Manager. The Forensic Case Manager receives client assignments
from the crisis team, intervening with them in the legal system by providing
intensive case management to help them address their needs from a holistic,
comprehensive standpoint. This position
will be the primary contact for efforts related to diversion from incarceration
and working with other clients who are at various levels in the progression of
their cases.
This position is involved in outreach efforts with crisis
clients with the goal of diversion from incarceration or entanglement in the
legal system. Many clients are diagnosed with co-occurring substance use
disorders, severe mental illness, or other medical problems which present
significant challenges in multiple areas of their lives. This position helps clients manage mental
health challenges, barriers to accessing and engagement in services, physical
health issues, accessing benefits and entitlements, and obtaining affordable
housing.
The Forensic Case Manager works primarily in the community,
interfacing with clients at locations varying from correctional facilities to
local emergency shelters. This position will also serve as the primary liaison
for the local court and legal administration such as the district attorney.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- `Attends daily crisis team meetings.
- Ongoing case management needs assessment and
treatment planning.
- Jail discharge planning and support of
conditional release requirements.
- Providing outreach and services with a
collaborative, solution-focused approach using natural and community supports.
- Manages a variable caseload of clients involved
in legal system.
- Provide services in the community at various
locations: jail, court, emergency shelters, CMHP building.
- Performs outreach and engagement as a
preventative measure.
- Interview clients to assess needs and consider
additional resource referral with community partners
- Tracks all cases in Oregon Judicial Department
Website and sends updates to all members of interdisciplinary team as needed
- Coordinates with Clatsop County Court, Defense,
and ENCC to send updates on cases.
- Assists with referral and coordination of entry
into diversion programs such as Mental Health or Drug treatment court as
needed.
- Provide community outreach to clients and
connect to natural supports providers of clients by visiting them in their
homes, workplaces, or in the community
- Change method and degree of treatment when
indicated by clients’ reactions as outlined in the recovery plan
- Discuss progress toward goals with clients,
clients’ families, and other natural support providers
- Conduct relaxation exercises, facilitate skills
training groups, teach life skills, and other evidence-based services
- Refer clients to supportive services to
supplement treatment and counseling
- Obtain Releases of Information to be able to
consult and coordinate care 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 Supervisor and/or subpoena 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
Requirements:
- Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA)
certificate or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire
- 2-4 years of prior experience in the field of
case management working with individuals in the area of mental health or
substance use treatment.
- Knowledge of the DSM 5
- Knowledge of processes related to mental health
in Oregon
- Must have general keyboarding and computer
skills.
- Skilled at remaining calm in stressful
situations and de-escalating potential aggression from clients.
- Skilled at group facilitation.
- Valid driver’s license or ability to obtain
Oregon or Washington DL
- Ability to pass DHS background check clearance
- Ability to meet insurance requirements, must
submit current motor vehicle record if licensed outside the state of Oregon
Preferred:
- Bachelor’s Degree in a behavioral science field
- Bilingual (Spanish)
- Experience working in corrections or the legal
system
The above statements are not intended to be an exhaustive
list of all responsibilities, duties and skills.
Posted 11/16/2023
Receptionist
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) has an immediate opening
for a full time Receptionist. The purpose of
this position is to provide
front line customer
service, answer general inquiries in person and over the
phone, check-in clients,
and schedule appointments. Performs
data entry, take vitals
for tele-psychiatry, and runs daily insurance
verification reports. Performs general administrative
duties including answer phones,
file, copy, scan, and fax, review paperwork and collect money.
Requirements:
- High School
Diploma or GED equivalent
- Background check clearance
- Ability to meet agency insurance
requirements, must submit current motor vehicle record if licensed outside of
the state of Oregon
Preferred:
- 1-2 years’
experience as an administrative assistant or office specialist with public
interaction and front desk reception
The above statements are not intended to be an exhaustive
list of all responsibilities, duties and skills.
Posted 11/16/2023
Forensic Aid & Assist 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 is seeking a Full-Time Forensic/Aid and Assist Clinician. The Forensic/Aid and Assist Clinician will provide services to adults with mental health issues currently or at risk of facing criminal charges. Many of these individuals will have entered the Aid & Assist process through the legal system, however, this position will also be involved with diversion efforts.
This position will provide primarily short-term therapy, complete Assessments, Aid & Assist consults, Assessment Update, document all contacts, and Treatment Planning in keeping with agency standards for an assigned caseload that may vary in size. The Forensic/Aid & Assist Clinician will be required to provide crisis services if needed or defer to the CBH Mobile Crisis Team. This position functions as part of an inter-disciplinary team and must possess flexibility to assist fellow team members to provide continuity and consistency of care to the agency’s clients.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Provides Aid & Assist consults as ordered by local court and delegated through CBH Crisis Services.
Provides assessment in Clatsop County Jail and/or other community locations for assigned clients, frequently as a part of the Aid & Assist or diversion process and obtains comprehensive information regarding the presenting problems.
Assists the client in developing a meaningful (Treatment) Plan and provides services that are tied to the plan leading to the least restrictive setting for care.
Provides in-person therapeutic services in jail or other community setting.
Motivates clients toward diversion plan; this pertains to clients either already involved in the Aid & Assist process or a risk of further involvement with the legal system.
Conducts Mental Status Examinations and makes appropriate treatment recommendations.
Helps identify client’s natural support system and can work within that system as appropriate to facilitate client’s recovery.
Knowledgeable of community resources; refers and facilitates, as appropriate, the client’s accessing of these supports.
Provides case management and care coordination services as needed to assigned caseload.
Collaborates with jail staff to ensure best treatment plan for clients that may lead toward diversion or less restrictive settings.
Provides outreach services as appropriate, with a focus on clients who may acquire criminal charges or otherwise become involved with the legal system
Consults and Coordinates services with other community partners such as: Developmental Disabilities, Primary Care Physicians, DHS, Senior & Disability Services, Courts, Community Action, Probation/Parole/Post Prison Supervision, Schools, etc.
Responsible for obtaining Releases of Information to be able to consult and coordinate with other community agencies.
Participates in regular team and agency meetings.
Completes and maintains all clinical documents and client files, including legal paperwork and court orders, according to compliance standards with the State of Oregon Administrative Rules, Care Oregon, and Quality Assurance standards established at CBH.
Will maintain productivity in keeping with agency expectations and standards. This includes timely termination and discharge of clients.
Maintains client confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards of the profession.
Participates in Investigations, Court hearings, and other legal proceedings as directed by agency and/or subpoenaed and maintains the required documentation for the same.
Coordinate discharge planning with all treatment providers, including jail staff or Oregon State Hospital, as needed.
The ability to remain flexible to the changing demands of a mental health and legal system and the needs of the agency.
A Master’s Degree in the Behavioral Sciences from an accredited university
QMHP or ability to get QMHP certification.
Knowledge of processes related to mental health in Oregon
Skilled at remaining calm in stressful situations and de-escalating potential aggression from clients.
Skilled at group facilitation.
Valid driver’s license or ability to obtain Oregon or Washington DL
Ability to pass DHS background check clearance
Ability to meet insurance requirements, must submit current motor vehicle record if licensed outside the state of Oregon
Licensure in the Mental Health Profession (LCSW, LPC, LMFT)
At least 3 years of clinical work related to legal or diversion programs
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
Mobile Crisis Clinician, QMHP (on-call)
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/Housing Support Specialist (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/Housing Support Specialists to work at both the North Coast Crisis Respite Center facility in
Warrenton, Oregon and in our Housing programs in Seaside, Oregon. This position works as a member of an interdisciplinary team and 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.
Please complete the application, see link at the top of this employment page.