Counselor III; Residential Case Management

Counselor III (Residential Case Management)
Job Overview

Location/

Schedule:

This position is located at Andrea Place, a residential treatment facility in N Portland, OR. 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
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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
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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
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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 jurisdiction of the PSRB and assist clients with developing and maintaining structured activities in accordance with their goals and the terms of their release into the community.

• Coordinate treatment and continuity of care with community stakeholders, guardians, and representatives from the legal system, housing, social security, hospital care, medical care, and other community based agencies in order to assist with the treatment needs of clients on case load.

• Attend clinical staff meetings and residential staff meetings to gain knowledge and communicate program and resident needs.

• Provide supportive counseling, track UAs, run therapeutic and psycho-educational groups, complete documentation and provide reports.

• Provide consultation and collaboration with community partners including the County, and the PSRB.

• Provide input on all relevant documentation and procedural requirements.

• Check company email and facility log book each shift.

• Coordinate with oncoming shift regarding resident concerns, building/program needs, and any issues relevant to ensure the smooth operation of the program

• Provide input toward the therapeutic treatment plan in collaboration with the case manager.

• Provide medication administration as delegated by a licensed medical practitioner.

• Comply with and implement the regulations, policies and procedures under which the clinic and residential facilities operates.

• Document and maintain electronic health record (EHR) and ancillary records in a manner that assures compliance with all agency policies, program procedures and local, state, and federal regulations. Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation as required, associated with billing, assessment, treatment, client's progress and other activities.

• Respect and honor client's rights and responsibilities and demonstrate professional boundaries and ethics.

• Assist in crisis situations as appropriate, following emergency protocols/procedures and coordinating with the treatment team with interventions which support a trauma informed environment for residents and staff. Become certified to administer Director's Custody and coordinate treatment…