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Lifeways Youth Center
QMHP (Master Level)
Career Insights for Mental / Behavioral Health Counselor
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What they do
A Mental or Behavioral Health Counselor works with patients to treat mental health problems. Assesses patients and assists with diagnosis, counseling and crisis intervention. Consults with nurses, doctors and psychiatrists. May work with specific populations, such as youth, senior citizens or substance abusers, in group settings, facilities or hospitals.
$45,175 / year median in Oregon
+15% projected growth
Job Description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (This is not an exhaustive list of all duties/responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned) Provide diagnostic assessments/evaluations with DSM V diagnoses, develop treatment plans, provide individualized case management and counseling to individuals, couples, family, and groups. Make appropriate referrals. May provide education and support to clients and families, skills training, and outreach to client homes. Develop and review treatment plans to ensure the delivery of appropriate interventions. Provide crisis intervention, counseling, evaluations, and related services. Provide clinical oversight. Difficult cases and crisis management are emphasized with treatment plan. Provide supervision, consultation, education and training for other program staff and community agencies and groups. Provide supervision for licensure for program staff as well as for graduate level interns. May provide clinical review and/or supervision of work by other clinicians or subcontracted programs. Complete paperwork within agency expected timelines. Document into agency's electronic medical record. May act as liaison and provide consultation, education and information to community agencies that routinely encounter individuals with mental or emotional disturbances. Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team structure to expand clinical competency, staff cases, and ensure thorough client care. Ability to multi-task, manage time, meet deadlines, and remain calm and professional under pressure. Maintain standards of confidentiality of Lifeways' clients and records. Perform all work duties and activities in compliance with Lifeway's policies/procedures, Oregon Administrative Rules, OSHA, and HIPAA regulations.
Benefits offered:
Medical Benefits Dental Benefits Vision Benefits Flexible Spending Account Health Savings Account Life Insurance, AD&D- Company Paid Short Term Disability
- Company Paid Long Term Disability Supplemental Life Insurance 401K Retirement Plan (Traditional or ROTH) with Company Funded company match up to 6% Retirement and Financial Planning Services Shift differential incentives Loan Forgiveness options through federal programs (National Health Service Corps & Public Service Loan Forgiveness) We provide professional development to enhance various skills, certifications, and continuing education Opportunities for growth and movement•We encourage our employees to consider new growth opportunities with us and have opportunities Paid Time Off (amount depends on years of service) Sick Leave for part-time staff (11) Paid Holidays Tuition reimbursement program Commuter Mileage Incentive Cell phone reimbursement Clinical Supervision Wellness Program reimbursement Employee Assistance Program•assists employees with personal problems and/or work-related problems that may impact their job performance, health, mental and emotional well-being