Columbia Community Mental Health·Saint Helens, Oregon
The Counselor II provides therapeutic services to adults, children, and families through clinical assessments and evidence-based treatment. They are responsible for diagnosing mental health and substance use disorders while coordinating community resources for client care.
Columbia Community Mental Health is a nonprofit agency and Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic that provides services to individuals with mental, addiction and developmental disabilities.
We take pride in our practices and in our workforce. We uphold our values in authenticity and commitment to quality care. Members of our CCMH team have a daily opportunity to make a positive impact.
Position: OBHS Counselor II (QMHP)
Department: Adult OBHS
Individual schedules can be determined with supervisor and within business needs/hours.
In general, our agency provides services
Mon-Fri from 8:00am to 5:00pm.
$66,081.60 - $83,512.00 (annual). There are 15 steps on our salary scale. We use a bona fide factor system to determine starting wage (years of experience, education, credentials, and specialty skills that relate to the job requirements).
Master’s degree in psychology, Counseling Psychology, Social Work or related field from an accredited college required. Work experience in a behavioral or mental health setting preferred. Combination of education/experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties outlined for this position may be considered.
All QMHP positions in the state of Oregon will need to be filled by candidates who are officially QMHP certified or registered with MHACBO. For details, go directly to MHACBO (www.mhacbo.org [https://www.mhacbo.org/])
The Counselor II provides therapeutic services to adults, children, adolescents, and families as assigned. Duties may vary per location/department. In this role, the Counselor II conducts comprehensive clinical assessments as a part of the diagnostic process, reviews ongoing delivery of services, identifies individual client needs and diagnoses substance use and/or mental health disorders. Conducts individual, family and group sessions to provide therapeutic treatment, and behavior modification using evidence-based practice to assist clients in reaching treatment goals. As member of clinical staff and treatment teams, assists in case management and coordination of community resources to meet client needs.
CCMH strives to address, explore, educate, learn about, and respond to the diversity of the human experience. We create an inclusive, equitable, culturally competent, and supportive environment where employees model behavior that enriches our community. We call our colleagues forward to take conscious and deliberate action to dismantle all systems of oppression by fostering an anti-racist, gender affirming, class conscious, disability aware environment where the innate humanity of others is recognized and celebrated.
This position works in an office environment. This position is in-person, in an outpatient setting.
Columbia Community Mental Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. As such, all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and all will receive equal consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran/reserve/national guard, disability, or any other similarly protected status.
CCMH is Drugfree workplace.
Come join a team that makes a difference every day! Come join an agency in which your personal values can align easily to the mission, vision and values!
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Market context
In Oregon, OBHS Counselor II roles typically draw candidates with a master’s degree and QMHP certification or MHACBO registration, so the field is competitive for applicants who already meet state credentialing. These positions often stand out for the combination of clinical responsibility and benefits such as paid time off, EAP, educational assistance, life insurance, and long-term disability. Before applying, confirm your Oregon credential status and review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time comparing the original posting.
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