Clinical Counselor 4 QMHP
Clinical Counselor 4 QMHP
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$ 77358 - 103962
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- $77358.00 - $103962.00depending on experience* ***Lincoln County follows Oregon Pay Equity laws when reviewing education and experience to determine wage offer.**If licensed as a Mental Health Professional in the State of Oregon a candidate would automatically qualify as a Clinical Counselor 5 which is paid at a higher rate.
The Lincoln County Behavioral Health Division is looking for Clinical Counselor 4 (QMHP) professionals to help provide professional community behavioral health services through individual and group psychotherapy and counseling of clients.This role is also responsible for the delivery of behavioral health services for prevention of child abuse and neglect hospitalizations crime and delinquency and for improved County safety and quality of living.
Benefits Include:- Medical Dental and Vision Coverage.
- 11% County Contribution into 401(k).
- Fully Funded Health Savings Account.
- $40000 County Paid Life Insurance.
- Employee Assistance Programs.
Behavioral Health Division on Lee Street in Newport Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities
The Behavioral Health Counselor 4 provides individual family and/or group counseling including assessment diagnosis treatment planning case management and discharge planning:
- Document services provided and communicate with client and care team as needed.
- Assess and triages individuals in crisis. Provide short term counseling.
- Prepares documents for referrals if needed.
Provide consultation to outside agencies as assigned this includes:
- Coordinate care with medical providers case managers jail personnel community agencies both for individuals and for population health improvement.
Assigned duties if qualified may include:
- Gambling services including education; assessment; diagnosis; treatment planning; counseling and discharge planning
- Pre-commitment investigations
- Court liaison as related to Aid & Assist 370 population Hope Mental Health and Drug Court
- Addiction services including education; assessment; diagnosis; treatment planning; counseling and discharge planning
- Multi-disciplinary community-based team approach to provide services using Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) including education assessment diagnosis treatment planning counseling and discharge planning
Other functions:
- Interact and convene with community partners and resources as necessary to assure population needs are being met.
- Attend and participate in team meetings trainings and activities to further the health of the community.
- Participate in on-going quality improvement and reports from data systems to guide and improve practice
- Use reflective supervision to evaluate and improve practice and takes part in self-care activities.
Typical Qualifications
Minimum Education Level
Masters specializing in counseling psychology or related field.
Minimum Experience Level
One year working with special needs clients.
Drivers License
Oregon Drivers License required
Specifics: This position requires an insurable driving record and a valid Oregon drivers License within in 30 days of appointment.
Professional Licenses
Specifics: QMHP required. The employee is required to maintain current and active licensure and/or certification and to provide the appropriate verifications at the time of renewals.
Desirable Qualifications: Bilingual and/or bicultural competencies for Latino population is preferred. CGAC CADC EASA PCIT are preferred.
Knowledge of:
- The principals and practices of social casework or clinicaldelivery systems medical/psychological diagnostic assessment basic psychotherapy and counseling techniques.
- General mental health/addictions need assessments.
- Methods to conduct thorough interviews assessments and evaluations and effectively interpret information in the formulation of a diagnosis and treatment plan.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
Lincoln County is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work knowledge skills abilities and essential functions expected of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Yaquina Head Lighthouse
Lincoln County OR Official Website
Health & Human Services Lincoln County OR
Behavioral Health Lincoln County OR
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Employment Type
Full-Time
