Outpatient Counselor - #263243

Description

Job Title: Outpatient Counselor (Bend, OR)

Department: Outpatient

Reports to: Program Director/s

FLSA Status: Variable/Piece Rate

Our mission is to improve the lives of those struggling with mental health and substance use by providing timely access to compassionate and effective behavioral healthcare.

As an organization, we value Authenticity, Integrity, Compassion and Connection; therefore, in all our interactions we will walk a courageous path where our values, ideals and actions align to create and maintain authentic connections with others.

Additional hourly pay for licensure of 5+ years, bilingual, CADC

• Rimrock Trails pays a premium for therapists who are competent to provide integrated co-occurring disorders therapy, recognizing the clinical complexity, advanced education level and training required to be dually credentialed as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) or those who are licensed and have at least 60 hours in substance use disorder education.
• Bilingual skills preferred; Rimrock Trails pays a premium for employees who can conduct business in Spanish and provide certification of a language proficiency test approved by the Oregon Health Authority that meets a proficiency level of “High Intermediate”.
• Position may be eligible for loan repayment programs for National Health Service Corps visit- https://nhsc.hrsa.gov/ or for Oregon Behavioral Health Loan Repayment visit- https://www.oregon.gov/oha/HSD/AMH/Pages/Loan-Repayment.aspx
  
  

Position Overview

Outpatient Counselors provide high-quality clinical treatment services tailored to individual needs, incorporating the latest research and evidence-based practices, while assisting clients in successfully completing their treatment. Outpatient Counselors maintain a minimum of 20 billable services per week as part of the expected clinical hours and deliver treatment in accordance with ethical standards and Oregon Administrative Rules (OARs). Outpatient Counselors also foster a therapeutic environment where staff collaboratively determine the most effective clinical approach and act as a representative of the Rimrock Trails mission both on and off the work site.

Essential Position Responsibilities

Clinical

• Establishes and models a helping relationship characterized by warmth, respect, authenticity, concreteness, and empathy.
• Demonstrates understanding of diagnostic placement criteria and treatment modalities for substance use and mental health disorders.
• Utilizes a variety of models for the treatment of individuals in a culturally competent way.
• Interventions are developed collaboratively with the client.
• Provides individual, group, and family therapy meeting documentation standards and timeframes. Explores need for family therapy for each episode of care, unless otherwise indicated.
• Utilizes a trauma-informed, holistic approach to clients and families.
• Utilizes collaborative documentation.
• Actively engages as a part of the therapeutic process to achieve treatment goals.
• Utilizes individualized interventions to address the needs of clients, or groups, and families.
• Demonstrates appropriate physical and emotional boundaries.
• Adheres to professional code of ethics.
• Maintains confidentiality in accordance with Federal and State laws, agency policies and procedures, as well as all HIPPA regulations.
• Attends all required training and acquires education hours needed to uphold certification/licensure.
• Meets regularly with the Clinical Supervisor per current OARs.
• Obtainment of CADC certification within no more than two years of hire.
• Must demonstrate effective communication, organization, and ability to work as a member of a team.
• Completion of ICOD training within 1 year of hire.
  
  

Family Engagement

• Value the importance of family participation in treatment.
• Maintain weekly contact with the family (in person, via phone, or video conference) to provide an update on client progress and engage the family in therapy when indicated.
  
  

Documentation

• Utilize collaborative documentation in order to increase client engagement, efficiency, and productivity.
• Produce clinical documentation within designated time frames.
• Complete encounters report for each pay period and turn into OP Director by end of business on last scheduled day.
• Perform filing, copying, and electronic filing tasks, as needed.
  
  

Care Coordination

• Leverage referrals to higher levels of care and other community resources when necessary.
• Establish a continuum of care with the family/natural supports, Recovery Mentor, mental health counselor, community justice officer, and other identified supports.
• Understand the variety of insurance/resources that are available and support clients in accessing benefits.
• Develop knowledge of housing and basic needs resources.
  
  

General Position Responsibilities

• Professionalism and Communication
• Display sound judgment and reasoning.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Maintain professional standard of conduct.
• Follow through on commitments/responsibilities.
• Works effectively on an independent basis.
• Notify Supervisor of issues in a timely manner.
  
  

Relationship Focused, Creating Connection and Collaborative Mindset

• Develops trust and healthy relationships with other staff and clients.
• Has direct, clear, honest and kind conversations. Does not avoid tough conversations.
• Demonstrate compassion, consideration and appreciation for co-workers and clients.
• Operate from a trauma informed perspective.
• Demonstrate courage, respect and leadership.
• Work in collaboration as part of a team, giving and welcoming constructive feedback regarding areas of needed improvement.
• Positively influence groups across the organization to embrace performance improvement, compliance, and quality practices.
  
  

Ethics and Effective Agency Functioning

• Attend and participate in all required training with full attention.
• Read all posted meeting minutes weekly.
• Follow agency policy and procedures.
• Remain flexible with scheduling to support clients and agency operation as needed.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Participate in quality improvement efforts.
• Adhere to code of ethics.
• Uphold the agency’s mission and values.
  
  

Health and Safety

• Adhere to safety/health requirements.
• Maintain familiarity with emergency plans/procedures.
• Demonstrate care for equipment, buildings, and all other agency resources.
  
  

Fiscal Responsibility

• Follow all established purchasing procedures.
• Be a good steward of all agency resources.
• Report spending overages to Program Manager promptly.
• Participate in annual fiscal planning (managers/directors only).
• Work within budget constraints.
  
  

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Clinical Behavioral Health
• Eligible for Oregon Registered Associate status
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Licensure preferred (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, PsyD, PhD)
• CADC I certification or higher (CADC2 preferred) or be eligible to obtain within 2 years of hire
  
  

THE PERKS

• Professional development assistance
• 401k and Match
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• 11 annual paid holidays including your birthday
• Vacation - PTO accrual
• Quarterly paid wellness days
  
  

EEO/AAP Statement:Rimrock Trails provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

ADA Statement: Employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential function of their job, absent undue hardship.

Disclaimer: Rimrock Trials retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.