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Wellness Counselor

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Madrona Recovery

Portland, OR (In Person)

$47,687 Salary, Part-Time

Posted 6 days ago (Updated 2 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/22/2026

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Job Description

Wellness Counselor Madrona Recovery - 3.6 Portland, OR Job Details Part-time $20 - $24 an hour 22 hours ago Benefits 401(k) Paid time off Employee assistance program 401(k) matching Qualifications Biomedical waste Teamwork
OSHA HIPAA CPR
English Clinical documentation Working with individuals with mental health conditions Interdisciplinary behavioral health coordination Full Job Description •Additional $1.50/hr for Overnight shift!!•Additional $1.00/hr for Swing shift!!•
Department:
Wellness Reports To:
Shift Supervisor Classification:
Non-Exempt Our Mission:
Madrona Recovery is a leading recovery organization committed to serving youth struggling with mental health and substance use and supporting their caregivers, with a focus on healing relationships, evidence-based programs, and comprehensive care, Madrona Recovery empowers individuals and their families to navigate the path from crisis to opportunity.
Vision:
Our vision is that youth struggling with mental health and substance use disorders will have access to effective, compassionate treatment when they need it and that parents/caregivers will have the tools to support their young person's recovery. Madrona Recovery strives to be the best place to work. We are committed to creating an environment where all people can thrive and have a sense of belonging.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Wellness Counselor provides behavioral support to adolescents who are receiving treatment in a 24/7 psychiatric residential level of care. The Wellness Counselor demonstrates interventions that are trauma-informed and culturally appropriate and responsive, in collaboration with and under the guidance of a multi-disciplinary behavioral health care team. This position requires passionately serving children and families, strong professional boundaries, organization, adherence to privacy practices, milieu management, behavioral support, clinical documentation, conflict resolution, and proficiency in personal restraints. Training will be provided for each of these core competencies.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE + EDUCATION
Associates degree or equivalent experience in social services setting. Experience helping individuals with emotional and behavioral difficulties in full-time care, preferably in a residential treatment or hospital setting, or with clients with substance use concerns. Basic understanding of developmental psychology. Basic understanding and willingness to learn age-specific, diagnostic-specific, and cultural-specific needs of the population served. Basic knowledge or willingness to learn trauma-informed practice and inter-disciplinary care coordination.
PREFERRED EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree in a behavioral health related field or equivalent experience.
ELIGIBLE TO EARN DURING EMPLOYMENT
QMHA-I or CADC-I or above, or equivalent from another state.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS RESPONSIBILITIES
Engage in a culture of feedback through open communication and willingness to receive coaching. Supervise youth in care, as assigned within ratio. Implement behavioral support interventions according to the treatment plan. Complete clinical documentation as assigned. Implement and document emergency safety interventions and abuse reporting according to training and policy. Implements trauma-informed, culturally appropriate and responsive interventions for clients as outlined by the care team. In collaboration with Wellness Leads, implements the treatment plan that supports each client's progression through a phase system Completes wellness department tasks as trained and assigned. Be up to date on all in-service training requirements. Committed to following legal and ethical norms and expectations as outlined by Employee Code of Conduct, State law, Federal law, Joint Commission, NAADAC and OSHA. Follows reporting procedures to ensure client and staff safety.
KNOWLEDGE
Basic knowledge of applicable laws (e.g. 
HIPAA, 42 CFR
Pt. 2). Knowledge of CPI and CPS principles and trauma-informed behavioral support interventions. Knowledge of how to communicate and maintain appropriate therapeutic boundaries. Basic knowledge of clinical language in documentation. Knowledge of adolescent development and basic psychology.
SKILLS:
Application of CPI deescalation skills CPS, and CPR Supervision skills: such as positioning, redirection, engagement and follow through. Accurate and timely clinical documentation. Time management Therapeutic milieu management. Builds therapeutic rapport with appropriate boundaries.
REQUIRED PHYSICAL ABILITIES
To stand, sit, or walk for up to four continuous hours
COMMUNICATION
To communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing to the high school grade level
SMELL:
Discern a variety of odors including hazardous fumes.
HEARING:
To hear/perceive the nature of sound with no less than 40 dB loss @ Hz, 1000 Hz, and 2000 Hz with or without correction
TOUCH:
To perform grasping and repetitive motions with wrists, hands, and fingers
LIFTING:
To occasionally carry or lift program materials of up to 15 pounds. (i.e. clients' belongings, etc.)
VISION:
To see with a minimum standard of visual acuity, with or without correction, that will enable people in the role to complete administrative and clerical tasks and visually observe clients on the unit and in therapeutic activities. Ability to distinguish colors
RESTRAINTS
To occasionally assist in the physical management of clients, requiring bending, stooping, twisting, grasping and lifting of up to 65 pounds from a squat.
BIOHAZARDS
To appropriately handle biohazardous/infectious waste on an occasional basis in accordance with safety policies and training.
CORE COMPETENCIES CPI
Adherence to privacy practices Milieu Management Behavioral Support Clinical documentation Conflict resolution Navigates ambiguity Passionately serves youth and families Strong professional boundaries Organization Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Pay:
$20.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Employee assistance program Paid time off Application Question(s): We are a Residential 24/7 facility; Are you available to work holidays and weekends? Orientation is 2 Weeks long, Monday to Friday; 9am to 5:30pm. Will you be able to attend this? If hired, when are you available to start?
Shift availability:
Day Shift (Preferred) Night Shift (Preferred) Overnight Shift (Preferred) Ability to
Commute:
Portland, OR 97223 (Preferred)
Work Location:
In person

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