Community Counseling Solutions·Boardman, Oregon
Provide culturally competent behavioral health treatment, including screening, assessment, and therapy for at-risk youth in a residential setting. Coordinate care with families and community partners while maintaining professional clinical records in accordance with Oregon Administrative Rules.
CURRENTLY OFFERING A $5,500 HIRING BONUS!!(2 year Commitment, Staggered-taxed Payout) Community Counseling Solutions provides a team-based Servant Leadership environment! Located in Eastern Oregon with year-round recreation based near the Columbia River and at the base of the Blue Mountains. Big city amenities in rural family-oriented communities.
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Our mission is to provide dynamic, progressive, and diverse supports to improve the well-being of our communities and we’re looking for motivated employees to help us continue our vision!
Health, dental and vision insurance 6% initial 401K match Potential for tuition reimbursement Paid vacation tiers ranging from accrual of 1 day to 4 days per month (Annual rollover cap of 220 hours, additional hours can be paid out at the end of the fiscal year) 9 Paid holidays, Community service day Floating holiday & 2 Wellness days provided after 1 year introduction Workplace Flexibility schedule options available (work from home hours vary by position & schedule) Exempt employees receive additional admin leave & work from home hours Student loan forgiveness (NHSC & Public Service) Paid licensure supervision. Employee Assistance, Wellness Benefits, Dependent Care & Long-Term Disability Insurance
Provides culturally competent and appropriate behavioral health treatment to people served by Community Counseling Solutions (CCS). The position provides treatment in accordance with the Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR’s) and the mission and values of CCS. Support at-risk youth in a therapeutic residential setting. As a Mental Health Specialist III/QMHP, you'll guide and heal youth and their care giving systems by helping them build life skills, social emotional skills, confidence, and resilience.
Supervision Received This position is supervised jointly by the STAR Clinical Supervisor and STAR Administrator. Supervision Exercised This position does not supervise other employees.
Qualifications: Education and/or Experience
Must have or be able to obtain certification from the Department of Human Services as a Certified Mental Health Investigator.
Other Skills and Abilities
Possess, or have the ability to acquire, knowledge of symptoms and challenges faced by people with mental illness and addictions. Must have, or possess the ability to acquire, knowledge about relevant OAR’s.
Have the ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing and have the ability to work independently and complete all designated tasks and/or assignments in a thorough and timely fashion.
Have skills to professionally work with the public and the ability to coordinate services across various agencies and community groups.
Be able to develop cooperative and respectful relationships with youth and their families.
Have knowledge, or the ability to acquire knowledge, about the recovery model.
Possess the ability to represent the interest of the customer and the agency in a favorable light in the community.
Have the ability to work well with teams and other groups of individuals.
Be computer literate and have the ability to type and utilize word processing and other software programs/systems.
The position requires the handling of highly confidential information. Must adhere to rules and laws pertaining to client confidentiality.
Must pass all criminal history check requirements as required by ORS 181.536-181.537 and in accordance with OAR 410-007-0200 through 410-007-0380. In addition to a pre-employment background check, each employee, volunteer and contractor shall be checked on a monthly basis against the OIG and GSA exclusion lists, as well as other federal and state agency lists. If it is discovered that an employee, volunteer or contractor is excluded or sanctioned it will be the cause for immediate termination of employment, volunteering, or the termination of the contract.
Must hold a valid driver’s license as well as personal auto insurance for privately owned Vehicles utilized for CCS business such as client service purposes, travel between business offices and the community, to attend required meetings and trainings. Must show proof of $300,000 or more liability coverage for bodily injury and $100,000 or more in property damage and maintain said level of coverage for the duration of employment at CCS. The employee’s insurance is primary with CCS insurance being secondary. CCS reserves the right to deny any employee the use of a vehicle owned by CCS.
While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use office automation including computer and phone systems that require find manipulation, grasping, typing and reaching.
The employee is also regularly required to sit; talk and hear; use hands and fingers and handle, smell or feel.
The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop; kneel and/or squat when adjusting equipment or retrieving supplies.
The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Work is performed in a residential environment as well as in the community.
The noise level in the office environment is usually moderate but occasionally one may be exposed to loud noises.
The noise in the community is often difficult to predict.
Some individuals in this position may be required to drive long distances routinely as a part of their regular job duties.
Occasional out of area travel and overnight stays will be required for attendance at meetings and trainings.
Handicap access may not be available at all places where this position must go.
There are some situations where this position may be required to respond to environment outside of the facility where a customer is in crisis.
This position requires the ability to work with a potential hostile or unsafe customers who may be at risk of harming self or others.
This position exposes the employee to the everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as a residential setting, requiring a high level of awareness of self and surroundings, awareness of safety protocols, and standards.
This position is required to dress in a manner that is safe and appropriate for a residential psychiatric facility.
At times it is appropriate to remove loose clothing, jewelry, or other items that are not securely attached.
Additionally, individuals should ensure hair is secured in a safe manner to reduce the risk of harm to self.
Community Counseling Solutions IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER MEMBER OF NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICES CORPORATION
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.
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