Mental Health Counselor - African American Specific Program!
Company: Central City Concern
Location: Portland
Posted on: April 28, 2024
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Job Description:
Central City Concern is an innovative nonprofit agency providing
comprehensive services to single adults and families in the
Portland metro area who are impacted by homelessness, poverty, and
addictions. We hire people who are skilled and passionate to meet
our mission through innovative outcome-based strategies that
support personal and community transformation.Our Mission at
Central City Concern is to help those struggling with lifes biggest
problems end or avoid homelessness and build healthy, housed,
resilient, and engaged lives. Our vision is a connected community
where all our neighbors have access to housing, health, and
economic opportunity. Together, we will end homelessness.The Mental
Health Counselor (QMHP) works as a member of a primarily culturally
specific, multidisciplinary, outreach mobile team called the Karibu
Community Care Team. The Mental Health Counselor works integrated
between the Imani Center Outpatient Program and the Karibu
Stabilization Treatment Program (STP). This QMHP will assist the
team in providing a scope of personalized services to formerly
incarcerated and at-risk Black American clients who are referred to
the Karibu program by way of the Multnomah County Department of
Community Justice and the community.Central City Concern is looking
to hire a Mental Health Clinician for our African American
Culturally Specific Program!Schedule: Monday-Friday
8:00am-4:30pmYou may qualify for a $3,000 Hiring Bonus!Minimum
Qualifications:Must meet qualifications for:QMHP-R or QMHPCSWALPC-a
or LPCLMFT-A or LMFTLCSWMust have a Master's Degree.Must be
registered with MHACBO, at minimum, a QMHP-R.CADC-R minimum
preferred.Experience with culturally specific services preferred.1
year experience in Mental Health care preferred.Has the
competencies necessary to:Conduct and document a mental healthWrite
supporting documentation for DSM diagnosisWrite and implement or
supervise implementation of a treatment planConduct and document a
mental health assessmentProvide mental health treatment and
rehabilitative services within ones scope of practiceMust have CPR
certification prior to start.Must have reliable access to
transportation for regular outreach activities. If using a vehicle
for agency use: Must possess a current drivers license, access to a
vehicle, qualify as an Acceptable Driver as designated in Central
City Concerns Fleet Safety policy; pass an initial drivers training
within 60 days of being an approved driver and continued
recertification training; and maintain vehicle insurance coverage
of a minimum of $100,000/$300,000 personal auto liability
coverage.Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, TB Test, and
background check. This includes clearance by the DHS Background
Check Unit.Physical ability to bend, stoop, kneel, squat, twist,
reach, pull and lift heavy objects.Must be able to climb stairs
several times a day.Responsibilities:Participate in culturally
specific outreach efforts to engage prospective clients, including
appointments, home visits, and community-based service.Develop
relationships with organizations, providers, community leaders, and
advocacy groups serving the Black American community.Connect
participants with culturally specific community services and
supports.Collect information regarding clients history through a
combination of interviewing, records review, and consultation,
after obtaining written consent.Conduct and document Mental Health
Assessments, including mental status exam, DSM diagnosis, and
clinical formulation.Develop service plan with client.Participate
in evaluating clients for risk of harm, develop and support
implementation of safety plans to mitigate risk.Use culturally
sensitive lens to guide all aspects of service delivery, ensuring
that the impact of socio-political & cultural factors are
consistently consideredParticipate in clinical staff meetings and
case conferences with team members in order to utilize
interdisciplinary expertise and facilitate individual treatment
plans for clients.Collaborate with Residential facilities, and
other housing partners to provide necessary treatment services and
coordinate residential and non-residential treatment and service
planning.Participate in admission and discharge planning for any
client needing hospitalization or subacute level of care.Monitor
and assure that the health and safety needs of clients are
met.Maintain client records and document as required by program
standards and funding requirements including documentation of
clinical interactions, behavioral health assessments & individual
service plans.Participate in regular clinical supervision, seeking
additional supervision whenever necessary. Minimum requirement two
hours of documented supervision per month.Attend required meetings
and trainings.Adhere to all state and federal privacy regulations,
including HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2, and to CCC policies and
agreements regarding confidentiality, privacy, and security.
Support compliance with all privacy and security requirements
pursuant to community partners and outside providers patient
confidentiality agreements, including privacy and security
requirements for EMR access. This includes immediate reporting of
any PHI breach of CCC or outside provider health records to the CCC
Legal and Quality departments, as well as to the program
administrator.Conduct educational and therapeutic groups for
clients, using approved curriculum.Participate in quality assurance
and quality improvement activities as directed.Assist with the
development of an integrated treatment program.Perform other duties
as assigned.Skills and Abilities:Knowledge and skills in counseling
and assessment techniques with individuals and groups including
assessing for risk of danger to self and others.Knowledge and
skills in mental health and substance use treatment methods, and
crisis intervention.Knowledge of evidenced-based practices &
awareness of EBPs limitations with non-dominate
communitiesDemonstrates knowledge of resources in the Black
American community.Knowledge and understanding of the cultural,
sociopolitical, and historical context of the community being
served, and the impact of that context on health needs; ability to
use this knowledge to apply a culturally specific lens to all
aspects of service deliveryKnowledge and understanding of racism
and other oppressions and their impact on individuals, families and
communitiesDemonstrated commitment and experience in applying
anti-oppressive principles personally and professionallyAbility to
provide leadership including the ability to motivate and inspire
peopleKnowledge of de-escalation methods or ability to be trained
in de-escalation methods.Ability to work effectively and
efficiently in an environment subject to ambiguity and
change.Working knowledge of integrated treatment, recovery models
of treatment and trauma-informed care.Computer skills necessary to
accomplish duties.Ability to work as a team member, remain flexible
and to establish priorities as a group.Ability to apply principles
learned to new situations.Ability to maintain accurate records and
necessary paperwork.Ability to work independently, manage time,
prioritize the workload, problem-solve, and complete tasks in a
timely fashion.Ability to multi-task and remain calm in a busy and
stressful environment.Ability to be a detail oriented, flexible,
dependable, positive team player.Benefits at Central City Concern
offered to our employees!Central City Concern offers incredible
benefits to our employees. We offer an extensive total rewards
package to include base wages, medical, dental, vision, and
voluntary plans. Central City Concern also takes employees
financial wellness into consideration and provides a rich
retirement match.Generous paid time off plan beginning at 4 weeks
of PTO accrual per year! Accrual amount/rate increases with
longevity.Amazing 403(b) Retirement Savings plan with an employer
match of 4.25% in your 1st year, 6% in the 2nd year, and 8% in your
3rd year!11 paid Holidays + 2 Personal Holidays to be used at the
employees discretion.Comprehensive Medical, Vision, and Dental
insurance coverage.Employer Paid Life, Short Term Disability, AND
Long-Term Disability Insurance!Sabbatical Program offering extended
time off at years 7, 14, and 21.This description is intended to
provide a snapshot of the work performed and is not designed to
contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities,
and qualifications required for the position.As an agency deeply
rooted in recovery, part of our policy and commitment to a drug and
alcohol-free workplace includes post-offer, and pre-employment drug
screens. Please note we follow Federal Guidelines regarding
prohibited substances, even for those legal at the state level.CCC
values and celebrates diversity in race, heritage, ethnicity,
gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, age,
and disability. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and we
prioritize active inclusion of diverse staff.Central City Concern
is a second-chance employer and complies with applicable laws
regarding the consideration of criminal background for employment
purposes. Government regulations, contractual requirements, or the
duties of this particular job may require CCC to conduct a
background check and take appropriate action to address prior
criminal convictions.EducationRequiredMasters or betterLicenses &
CertificationsPreferredQMHA-REqual Opportunity Employer/Protected
Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not
discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or
applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or
disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or
applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation
information of other employees or applicants as a part of their
essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees
or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to
compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response
to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an
investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an
investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the
contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)by
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