Counselor III (Forensic Intensive Clinical Coordination)

Counselor III (Forensic Intensive Clinical Coordination)

Job Overview

Location/Schedule: This position is based at the Mead building located in SW Portland, OR, but some work responsibilities are conducted in the community. The schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Position: Community Counselor III

Program: FICC Team

Salary: $72,253.11/yr - $76,865.01

Mission: Cascadia Health delivers whole health care – integrated mental health and addiction services, primary care, and housing – to promote hope and support the well-being of the communities we serve.

Vision: We envision a community where everyone benefits from whole health care, experiences well-being, and has a self-directed, connected life.

About the FICC Program: Forensic Intensive Clinical Coordination is a program contracted with the Department of Community Justice, to provide dual diagnosis services and support to individuals on probation or parole with the Department of Community Justice's Mental Health Unit. These positions are contingent on additional background checks from the Department of Community Justice.

 

Position Description: The Counselor III provides evidence based clinical interventions, case management support, and crisis intervention to a population that includes individuals on probation or parole with the Department of Community Justice's Mental Health Unit. The Counselor III utilizes a trauma informed lens and an awareness of cultural diversity to serve clients with a treatment team approach that includes medication management, addiction treatment, and primary care services.

Essential Responsibilities:

This position description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.  Management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties as necessary.  

• Complete timely and implement comprehensive behavioral health assessments for new and ongoing clients.
• Conduct diagnostic evaluations using DSM-5 criteria to inform individualized treatment planning
• Complete and implement treatment plans and other clinically indicated assessments, including annual reviews.
• Engage clients and their support systems in the development of person-centered service plans, incorporating goals that reflect client priorities and address social determinants of health.
• Assist clients in developing and accessing natural community supports and community services; promote inclusion of family or identified supports in treatment planning.
• Monitor and revise service plans based on client progress, evolving needs, and interdisciplinary team input.
• Provide individual and group counseling, including community-based interventions, consistent with service plans.
• Provide advocacy services to help clients secure benefits, housing, medical, and emergency services, and remove barriers to obtaining and maintaining housing.
• Promote illness self-management and recovery throughout treatment.
• Facilitate family/support person sessions and conduct termination sessions as appropriate.
• Recognize warning signs of crisis and implement prevention and intervention strategies to ensure safety.
• Offer psychoeducation and link clients and families to external resources as needed.
• Collaborate with hospitals to support client discharge planning and continuity of care.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to coordinate, monitor, and evaluate services that address clients’ health, social, and other needs while minimizing care gaps and preventing duplication.
• Ensure clients receive comprehensive care by collaborating with medical, psychiatric, housing, and other service providers.
• Connect clients with appropriate staff or community resources for additional support.
• Offer clinical guidance and support to team members, promoting collaborative problem-solving and service quality.
• Respond spond to client crises, providing assessments and interventions aimed at de-escalation and stabilization.
• Ongoing coordination and collaboration with the MHU Probation and Parole officers

Regulatory & Compliance

• Comply with and implement regulations, policies, and procedures under which the program operates.
• Assist in crisis situations as appropriate, following emergency protocols/procedures and coordinating with the treatment team with interventions which support a trauma informed environment for residents and staff.
• Respect and honor client rights and responsibilities and demonstrate professional boundaries and ethics.
• Document and maintain clinical records in a manner that assures compliance with all agency policies and procedures and local, state, and federal regulations, as well as billing requirements.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation as required, associated with assessment, treatment, residents’ progress, and other activities. Complete electronic medical records (EMR) as required using Cascadia software.
• Demonstrate responsibility for safety of those served.
• Knowledge and application of the Risk, Needs, Responsivity model. 
• Knowledge of Recidivism Risk and Needs tools and incorporating those into treatment.

Qualifications  

Education: 

• Must have a master’s degree in a behavioral science field from an accredited college or university. Demonstrate the competencies to become credentialed as a QMHP as outlined in the Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR). Certification must be current and in compliance with the OAR’s. Must meet the requirements to be credentialed as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) through MHACBO.
• Must have a CADC, or ability to get credentialed as a CADC-R within three months of hire. 

Experience:

• Clinical experience within a safety net organization.

Specialized Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Effective communication and active listening skills.
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Philosophy and values consistent with a patient-centered care model.
• Ability to work proactively and effectively in a team as well as independently.
• Basic Knowledge of Trauma Informed Care (TIC), Motivational Interviewing, and Evidence based practices
• Basic Understanding of recovery model, Illness management and strength-based philosophies
• Operate computer hardware and software at a level needed to effectively perform job functions.

Other:

• Possess a valid driver’s license, one-year driving history, clean driving record, ability to pass Driver Motor Vehicle (DMV) check and complete the Cascadia online Defensive Driving course.
• Ability to perform CPR, First Aid, and effectively use AED equipment. CPR/ First Aid certifications are required and must remain current.

Working Conditions

Environmental:

Work space/office is co-located with the Multnomah County Department of Community Justice, including shared spaces with Parole and Probation Offices, and other community justice professionals.

Mental Demands:

The work assigned is diverse and involves addressing new and unusual circumstances. The work regularly involves a degree of unpredictability and disruption of planned tasks requiring a flexible time management approach. In addition, this position requires exercising sound judgment.

Cascadia is an Equal Opportunity employer. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at 503.963.7654 or at [email protected]

Employees are responsible for obtaining and maintaining all licenses, certifications, registrations, and other credentials required for their position. Required credentials must remain active and in good standing as a condition of employment. Candidates are encouraged to familiarize themselves with any applicable credentialing requirements, including associated fees and renewal or maintenance obligations, prior to applying.

Benefits

We offer generous benefits for our full-time and part-time employees (20 hours + pro-rated) including:

• Generous Paid Time Off Package - Full-time employees earn 6 weeks of PTO in their first year!
• Medical and Dental Coverage (begins 1st of the month following hire date)
• VSP Vision Discount Plan
• 403(b) Retirement Plan - Eligible after 60 days with immediate 100% vesting and a 1-to-1 company match up to 3% per pay period, plus the opportunity for an additional discretionary contribution (up to 5%) at the end of the fiscal year.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) (Medical, dependent care, and transportation options)
• Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• Paid Bereavement and Jury Duty Leave
• Length of Service Award
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance
• Student loan forgiveness options

Wellness Benefits:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Bike to Work Reimbursement

Starting Rate Range in USD ($)

$65,731.24 - $70,436.33