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. 

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CURRENT OPEN POSITIONS: Recovery Services Program Manager, Mobile Crisis Clinician, Residential Support Specialist - Medication Aid, Forensic Aid and Assist Clinician, Child and Family Clinician, Bilingual Outpatient Clinician, ACT Clinician/Team Lead, 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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Recovery Services Program 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 (CBH) has an immediate opening for a full time Recovery Services Program Manager. This position will responsible for oversight of the Substance Use Disorder team activity and functions. This includes outpatient substance use disorder treatment, drug treatment court, medication assistant treatment, and recovery ally services, including sober housing support services.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Overall management and coordination of programs listed above, this includes managing and coordinating necessary referrals within and outside of the organization.
• Program Manager will oversee outpatient clinical staff including SUD, MAT clinic, and Recovery Ally teams.  
• Supervise the Medication Assisted Treatment Clinic.
• Work CBH leadership on program growth and development, this includes curriculum oversight, implementation, increasing referrals and client base, community outreach and engagement.
• Supervise Recovery Ally Lead in managing and supporting the recovery ally/ peer support team. Provide needed oversight, supervision, and support to Recovery Ally Team Lead
• Oversee Recovery Ally responsibilities and SUD services connected to CBH supported sober living facilities. This includes managing, processing and screening referrals, assisting to resolve resident conflict, ensuring clinical curriculum is implemented and followed.  Ensure clinical services are efficacious. Engage community partners in process and conversation related to sober living units when necessary. Facilitate Agate House Committee meetings and process.
• Provide individual and group supervision to team members.  Supervision includes clinical standards of care, documentation compliance, caseload/utilization management, productivity, and credential supervision if applicable.
• Maintain record/documented supervision notes of all assigned staff, ensure appropriate and timely storage of all notes. Ensure access of notes to appropriate supervisor.
• Develop work schedules; approve timecards.
• Facilitate and/or participate in regular team and leadership meetings.
• Maintain client confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards of the profession.
• Facilitate the handling of crisis response, for in clinic situations.  Work in partnership with the Outpatient Program Manager to ensure the clinician of the day schedule is up to date, implemented and effective.
• Manage, update, and submit all reports required for SUD programs on time.
• Work in partnership with all CBH program managers and provide backup coverage as needed.
• Ensure supervised staff are following all work compliance and performance expectations, utilize progressive discipline as needed and in partnership with CBH HR Director and Director of Intensive Services.
• Provide direct services and coverage for assigned programs as needed.
• Assist in recruiting and hiring for open agency positions as needed.

Requirements:

• Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor II (CADC II) certification
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. 
• Strong attention to detail, highly organized and ability to multitask.
• Knowledge of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and importance of maintaining confidentiality.
• Approved DHS background clearance
• Required to have and maintain an Oregon or Washington Driver’s license and meet the agency’s insurance carrier’s insurance standards.   

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

Posted 5/16/2023

Mobile Crisis 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 (CBH) has an immediate opening for a Mobile Crisis Clinician, QMHP. This position will perform Mobile Crisis Assessments , Post-Crisis intervention, brief follow up care and other outreach for individuals who are experiencing crisis in a variety of settings. This may include, but is not limited to, locations in the community such as an individual’s home, school, residential programs, hospitals or correctional institutions.

Requirements:

• Master’s Degree in a Behavioral Health related field and meet qualifications to be a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP)
• 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 outside of the state of Oregon

Preferred:

• Three (3) years direct service experience with severely and persistently mentally ill adults.
• Candidate will have a background including special training, experience and other demonstrated abilities in providing care and treatment appropriate to residents served in the facility. Demonstrate effective communication skills to diverse client populations.
• Bilingual

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

Posted 5/10/2023

Residential Medication Aid

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’s North Coast Crisis Respite Center (NCCRC) in Warrenton, Oregon is looking for a dedicated service provider to fill a full time 40 hour/week swing shift position for a Residential Medication Aid. Under the direction of the North Coast Crisis Respite Manager, this position 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 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.
•     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
•     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 4/14/2023

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.

Requirements:

• 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
• 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:

• 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 3/29/2023

 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 Treatment Plan or assist client in modifying the plan in order to reflect services being provided.

·         Conduct Mental Status Examinations and make appropriate treatment recommendations.

·         Integrate the clients 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:

• Master’s degree in the Behavioral Sciences from an accredited university required
• 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 2/15/2023

Bilingual Outpatient Clinician (QMHP)

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, Bilingual Outpatient Clinician. This position may be in person, remote, or a combination of remote and in-person services dependent upon agreement between applicant and manager.  The clinician will perform a variety of tasks pertaining to mental health treatment of adults and children including:  Assessments, Assessment Updates and Treatment Planning in keeping with agency standards.  The Bilingual Outpatient Clinician will provide short-term, individual and family therapy when indicated to assigned caseload and document all contacts in keeping with agency standards This position functions as part of an interdisciplinary team.  Flexibility, attention to detail and accurate and timely documentation are critical skills necessary for this position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides assessment for all new and returning clients to obtain comprehensive information regarding the presenting problems.
• Assist the client in developing a meaningful (Treatment) Plan and provide services that are tied to the plan.
• Conduct Mental Status Examinations and make appropriate treatment recommendations.
• Help identify client’s natural support system and be able to work within that system as appropriate to facilitate client’s recovery.
• Be knowledgeable of community resources, refer and facilitate as appropriate client’s accessing of these supports.
• Provide case management and care coordination services as needed to assigned caseload.
• Provides outreach services as appropriate
• Consult and Coordinate 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.
• Participate in regular team and agency meetings remotely.
• Complete and maintain all clinical documents and client files 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.
• Maintain 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.
• 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 Social Work, Behavioral Health, Psychology or Counseling (must be able to obtain QMHP certification)
•     Bilingual in Spanish
•     1 year outpatient experience working with people who struggle with mental illness
•     Valid driver’s license or ability to obtain Oregon or Washington DL
•     Background check clearance
•     Ability to meet insurance requirements, must submit current motor vehicle record if licensed outside of the state of Oregon

Preferred:

• LPC, LMFT, LCSW

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

Posted 2/15/2023

QMHP Clinician/Assertive Community Treatment Team Lead

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.  

A Full Time QMHP Clinician who will work as the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team Lead is available immediately at Clatsop Behavioral Healthcare. The position will perform a variety of QMHP services to include individual and group supervision to ACT team members as assigned, coordination and management of fidelity, assessments, treatment and recovery plan development, provide outreach as well as coordination of discharge. This position will carry a case load.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group supervision to team members utilizing the Assertive Community Treatment model and strength’s based group supervision.
• 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 Program.
• 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 the client 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 case management services as needed to assigned caseload
• Provide Group Services Treatment in keeping with evidence based practices.
• Provide backup crisis response for ACT clients, and coordinate with the Crisis and Engagement team when ACT clients present in crisis.
• Provide outreach services as appropriate..
• Provide psycho-education to clients, families and the community.
• 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 Quality Assurance standards established at CBH.
• 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
•     Valid Oregon or Washington Driver’s license or ability to obtain
•     Ability to be insured under the agency motor vehicle insurance, MVR obtained
•     Ability to pass state required background check
•     Professional communication skills, written and verbal
•      Leadership skills to promote team cohesiveness 

Preferred

•     3 years of outpatient clinical experience working with people who have mental illness
•      year of working with ACT Program 

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

Posted 5/20/2022

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.