Counselor I/QMHA (St. Helens)

SUMMARY: The Counselor I, as part of an integrated care team, will provide therapeutic services to adults, adolescents and families as assigned by a designated QMHP or Clinical Supervisor. The Counselor I may be assigned to any agency program including, but not limited to: ACT, Crisis, Intensive Services, Outpatient, Jail Diversion, Wrap, Residential or Detox. Essential duties may vary per location/department/position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT MAY NOT BE LIMITED TO:

· Assessments/Evaluations/Treatment planning as directed by QMHP

· Provide wraparound and/or case management

· Individual/group skills training including teaching/practicing life skills with clients and/or families according to client treatment plan

· Dual Diagnosis work

· Consultation/education

· Information/referral

· Community outreach

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree in social services field or combination of education/experience that qualifies as a QMHA required; History of working cooperatively in a team setting with at least two years relevant QMHA work experience preferred; CADC I required or at least 1 year relevant addictions work experience required. Combination of education/experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties outlined for this position may be considered. Masters Degree, QMHP preferred.

We offer excellent benefits to all eligible employees. Medical/Dental/Vision, 90% employer paid HMO option - Part Time employee option as well. Other benefits offered include $30,000 Employer paid Life/ADD, voluntary life for employee/spouse/children, FSA, retirement 43(b) and Roth IRA with up to 3 percent employer match for eligible employees, generous paid time off and 10 paid holidays yearly!

CCMH COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT

Columbia Community Mental Health seeks to recruit and retain highly qualified and motivated employees who will strive to support the agency’s mission, vision and values.

It is the goal of Columbia Community Mental Health to provide a compensation structure that is fair, reasonable, transparent and consistent with compensation structures of comparable non-profit agencies with like positions of complexity and responsibility, while also providing a structure that will motivate, recognize and reward excellent performance.

Our company makes reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who are otherwise qualified to perform a job unless such accommodations would impose an undue business hardship. Please let us know if you need an accommodation to participate in the application process.

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.