Clinical Counselor - School Based Health Centers

The Behavioral Health division of the Lincoln County Health and Human Services Department is looking for a Clinical Counselor specifically to assist with Children and Family Services in our School Based Health Clinics (SBHC). 

The person in this position will 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.

Based on qualifications and experience, we are looking to fill either a Clinical Counselor 4 or Clinical Counselor 5 position.

The Behavioral Health Counselor 4 or 5 provides individual, family and/or group counseling, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, case management and discharge planning: Document services provided and communicates with client and care team as needed. Assess and triage individuals in crisis. Provide short term counseling.  Prepare 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. Multidisciplinary team approach for Early Assessment Support Alliance (EASA) including: education; assessment; diagnosis; treatment planning; counseling and discharge planning. Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT).

Other functions: Interact and convenes community partners and resources as necessary to assure population needs are being met. Attend and participates 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, Uses reflective supervision to evaluate and improve practice, and takes part in self-care activities.

Minimum Education Level

Masters: Specializing in counseling, psychology or related field.

Minimum Experience Level

One year working with special needs clients.

 

Certifications

Specifics: If qualified, tasks require the following: CGAC, Certified Gambling Addiction Counseling; CADC Certified Addictions Counselor; (EASA)Early Assessment Support Alliance; PCIT Parent Child Interaction Therapy. This position is classified as a Qualified Mental Health Professional. 

 

Driver’s License

This position requires an insurable driving record and a valid Oregon driver’s License within in 30 days of appointment.

 

Other Licenses

Specifics: LPC, LCSW, or LMFT 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 clinical delivery 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. 

For more information, please reach out to jobs@co.lincoln.or.us
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Salary : $74,741 - $108,482