Cascadia Health·Portland, Oregon
The Counselor III provides therapeutic services, case management, and crisis intervention for individuals with serious mental illnesses in residential and community settings. They are responsible for conducting assessments, creating service plans, and monitoring clients under the jurisdiction of the Psychiatric Security Review Board.
Counselor III (Psychiatric Security Review Board - Pisgah)
This position is located at Pisgah, a licensed residential treatment facility in SE Portland, OR.
The schedule is
Monday through
Friday, with a flexible start time of 8:00 a.m., 8:30 a.m., or 9:00 a.m. Each schedule reflects an 8‑hour workday, ending at 4:30 p.m., 5:00 p.m., or 5:30 p.m., respectively.
Position: Counselor III
Program: Psychiatric Security Review Board (PSRB)
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.
We envision a community where everyone benefits from whole health care, experiences well-being, and has a self-directed, connected life.
Cascadia’s psychiatric Security Review Board (PSRB) forensic and clinical programs offer diverse, strengths based, trauma-informed treatment services in our outpatient clinic setting, in the community, and in residential settings, to individuals mandated to treatment by the State of Oregon’s PSRB. Services offered include individual therapy, case management, and crisis support. Additionally, we provide monitoring and supervision of the stipulations of conditions of release into the community issued by the PSRB. The goal of Cascadia’s PSRB program is to promote the health, wellness, stability, and safety of the individual within the community. We offer continuum of care, which includes residential settings to living independently in the community.
Our PSRB clients are individuals who are progressing through Oregon’s Psychiatric Security Review Board system and generally living successfully in the community, yet the nature of the work is often misunderstood.
In practice, PSRB services offer one of Cascadia’s most structured and well-supported clinical settings.
Clients are typically engaged in treatment, consistent in follow-through, and invested in their long-term progress.
Expectations and workflows are clear, and the interdisciplinary team collaborates closely on decisions and care planning.
Clinicians who join PSRB often find the work steady, purposeful, and closely aligned with Cascadia’s mission, with opportunities to build meaningful therapeutic relationships and support clients through sustained growth.
The Counselor III works in residential treatment facilities, homes, and clinical settings with individuals experiencing serious and persistent mental illnesses, substance use disorders and other health concerns. The Counselor III is responsible for writing mental health assessments and service plans, and will provide case management services, assist with intakes, discharges, and acquisition of entitlements or other benefits. They will also provide some individual and group therapy, as well as crisis intervention as needed. The facilities associated with the population being served have a wide range of levels of care provided, from semi-independent living to secure and enhanced care facilities.
• Master’s degree in behavioral science field from an accredited college or university. Demonstrate the competencies to become credentialed as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP), as outlined in the Oregon Administrative Rulings (OARs); or credentialed through state licensing boards: Board of Licensed Socials workers, Board of Licensed Professional Counselors. Certification must be kept current and in compliance with OARs through MHACBO or respective licensing board.
• Clinical experience providing adult inpatient or outpatient mental health services is preferred.
Work is generally performed in an outpatient setting and occasionally in the community or residential treatment facility. Universal precautions should be taken due to exposure to disease, biohazards, noise, and contaminants.
Operating
Hours: Counselor III typically works general business hours, though may be required to respond to crises after hours or respond if designated as the counselor on-call for multiple programs. Schedules may vary depending on program.
Mental: Meal periods and breaks may be interrupted. Constant awareness and alertness are critical to detect and address escalated, potentially volatile situations.
Physical
Demands: Activities and structure support community integration, assisting clients in continued growth for successful independent living. Employees must have the ability to assist clients to participate in a variety of activities, events, and excursions involving skills building and community integration. May need to be approved to provide transportation using agency vehicles to support client access to the community. Employees must have the ability to assist the team in providing safety to all clients and staff in potentially volatile situations.
Cascadia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, contact us at 503-963-7654.
Starting Rate Range in USD ($)
$65,731.24 - $70,436.33
A Master's degree in a behavioral science field and QMHP credentialing or state licensure (LSW or LPC) are required. Clinical experience in adult inpatient or outpatient mental health services is preferred.
Market context
In Oregon, behavioral-health peer support roles often see steady demand in community mental health, recovery, and crisis support settings. These positions are competitive because employers look for lived recovery experience, certification eligibility, and practical requirements like a valid Oregon driver’s license and background clearance. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your certification path and gather documentation before applying.