Counselor III (Residential Case Management)

Counselor III (Residential Case Management) Job Overview Location/Schedule:  This position is located between Leland House, Pearl House and Portland House, residential treatment facilities located in Oregon City, OR area. The schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Position: Counselor III   Program: Residential Case Management   Cascadia’s Mission and Vision:    Mission : Cascadia Health delivers whole health care – integrated mental health and addiction services, primary care, and housing – to promote hope and support the well-being of the communities we serve.  Vision : We envision a community where everyone benefits from whole health care, experiences well-being, and has a self-directed, connected life.  Program Description: Cascadia operates several licensed residential treatment homes for adults experiencing mental health challenges. Our homes provide psychiatric treatment, personal care, skills training, and case management. Employees have an opportunity to provide services in a single staffed location or a location with multiple staff scheduled simultaneously. The goal is to prepare residents to live in a less restrictive environment. Referrals are accepted from counties and the state, typically for individuals leaving the state hospital. We operate sites in Multnomah County (N, NE, SE Portland) and Clackamas County (Oregon City, Gladstone). Position Description: The Counselor III works as a member of an interdisciplinary team to implement and monitor treatment and co-ordinate care for residents within a clinic and/or residential facility, while supporting a Trauma Informed Care environment. With the high prevalence of trauma among individuals receiving mental health services, it is required the Counselor III understand the effects of trauma on health, coping, and other aspects of the lives of those we serve.  This position involves participation and implementation of program goals and objectives to promote a strengths-based, client centered approach assisting residents in achieving individual goals, and ultimately transitioning to a less restrictive setting.    Essential Responsibilities : This position description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.  Management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties as necessary.     Provide clinical interventions, coordination of care, and supportive counseling for residents.  Complete Behavioral Health Assessments, Treatment Plans and develop Behavioral Support Plan. If clinically appropriate, also completes Safety Plans and communicates with PSRB regarding monitoring of Conditions of Release.  Provide individual and/or group therapy/psycho-education in living skills, and support in areas such as self-care, community resources, recovery and wellness and life skills.  Provide monitoring and supervising for clients under the…