Clinical Counselor QMHP - Behavioral Health

Position Summary

Lincoln County Behavioral Health is looking for a Clinical Counselor 4, Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) to assist the Adult Outpatient team in providing professional community behavioral health services through individual and group psychotherapy and counseling of clients. This person 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.

$77,358.00 - $ annually*

Lincoln County follows Oregon Pay Equity laws in reviewing education and experience for wage offer.

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
• 11% County contribution to 401(k)
• County funded Health Savings Account (HSA)
• $40,000 County Paid Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Vacation, holiday, and sick leave; 90% paid medical, dental, vision by County
• Life, AD&D, long-term disability insurance

• Document services provided and communicate with client and care team as needed.
• Assess and triage individuals in crisis; provide short‑term counseling.
• Prepare documents for referrals if needed.

• Coordinate care with medical providers, case managers, jail personnel, community agencies for individuals and population health improvement.

• Gambling services: education, assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, counseling, and discharge planning.
• Pre‑commitment investigations.
• Court liaison for Aid & Assist, 370 population, Hope, Mental Health and Drug Court.
• Addiction services: education, assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, counseling, and discharge planning.
• Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team approach: education, assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, counseling, discharge planning.
• Early Assessment Support Alliance (EASA) team: education, assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, counseling, discharge planning.
• Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT).

• Interact and convene with community partners and resources to ensure population needs are met.
• Attend and participate in team meetings, trainings, and activities to promote community health.
• Participate in ongoing quality improvement and reporting from data systems.
• Use reflective supervision to evaluate and improve practice and engage in self‑care activities.

Education

Master’s degree specializing in counseling, psychology or related field.

Experience

One year working with special needs clients.

Certifications / Licenses

• If qualified, required to perform tasks: CGAC, Certified Gambling Addiction Counseling; CADC Certified Addictions Counselor; (EASA) Early Assessment Support Alliance; PCIT Parent Child Interaction Therapy.
• Position classified as a Qualified Mental Health Professional; QMHP required.
• Maintain current and active licensure and/or certification; provide verifications at renewal.

Driver’s License

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

Desirable Qualifications

Bilingual and/or bicultural competencies for Latino population preferred. CGAC, CADC, EASA, PCIT preferred.

• Principles 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.

• Solve problems and negotiate.
• Handle high physical demand and complex interpersonal interactions.
• Exercise sound judgment in appraising situations and making decisions regarding complex behavioral health treatment issues.
• Deal professionally with persons who have mental and emotional disturbances, developmental disabilities or substance abuse problems and develop therapeutic relationships with patients and their families.
• Apply knowledge of needs and resources to development of services.
• Comprehend and interpret laws, rules and regulations…