School Based Mental Health Counselor Share:
Compensation
Benefits
Employment Type
$58,000.00 - $62,000.00 Annually
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Retirement Savings
Full-Time
Description
*To be considered for this position, please follow the Application
Instructions at the end of this job posting*
*COVID-19 considerations:
This is subject to the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) mandate
requiring all employees to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or
qualification for a medical or religious exemption. Failure to do so will
disqualify you from employment.
About Us:
Portland Opportunities Industrialization
Center + Rosemary Anderson High School (POIC + RAHS) is a minority-led
nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization providing the highest quality services in
education, mentoring, family outreach, employment training and placement.
Established in 1968, POIC + RAHS has been a
beacon for communities of color for over 50 years. Today, POIC + RAHS provides
education and direct services to over 700 students and work trainees annually,
80% of whom are Black or Latinx.
- We believe all people have value.
- We believe all people can grow.
- We believe all people can contribute and
build thriving communities.
Visit our website at www.portlandoic.org
Summary:
This
position is responsible for providing comprehensive assessments and support to
students and their families within the Rosemary Anderson High School community
by performing the following duties.
Responsibilities
Essential Duties
1.
Provides a range of intensive support using a targeted tiered system for crisis
management, individual and/or family ounseling, skills group, and universal
school support.
2.
Provides individual skills focusing on mental health and mood regulation
strategies.
3.
Completes required client-related paperwork, including federal and state-mandated
forms, mental health documentation (medical necessity for insurance, diagnostic
summary, treatment plan, session notes, and program reports.
4.
Conducts training and builds school and community support for delivery of
effective school-based mental health services to students and their families
through Culturally Responsive Trauma-Informed Care.
Job
Duties
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Enhances school climate and broadly promotes behavioral health, wellness, and
school success for students, families and staff by conducting on-going needs
assessments, building relationships and systematically seeking to reduce
stigma.
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Conducts assessments, creates and follows treatment plans, collaborates with
school staff, caregivers, and other involved providers.
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Adheres to professional standards for record keeping and documentation for
timely payment from insurance companies.
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Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with youth and
families of color.
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Delivers a range of health promoting and preventive interventions, including
those focusing on resilience, wellness and effective coping skills.
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Delivers, evaluates and continuously improves interventions through the use of
standardized measures and outcomes.
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Conducts training and builds school and community support for delivery of
effective school based mental health services to students and their families.
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Assists in the coordination and facilitation of group services and provides
weekly individual services for adolescents.
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Maintains accurate and confidential records and adheres to high ethical and
professional standards.
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Meets periodically with other staff to obtain feedback necessary for case
management and treatment planning.
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Maintains punctual, regular and predictable attendance.
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Works collaboratively in a team environment with a spirit of cooperation.
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Respectfully takes direction from manager.
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Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Qualifications
Ability
to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation and
without posing a direct threat to safety or health of employee or others. To
perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each
essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative
of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may
be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties
Experience/Education Requirements:
Master-s degree from a four-year college or university in social work,
psychology, or mental health counseling or a closely related mental health
field (QMHP) with a minimum of three years- related experience with adolescents
and families. Experience working with communities of color, in particular
African-American and Latino youth and their families. Experience with crisis
intervention, community networking, and resource development.
Certificates, Licenses and/or Registrations
Valid and insurable driver license
POIC + RAHS is an equal opportunity employer and will not
discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color,
disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation,
veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local
law.
--To
be considered for this opportunity, please submit a Resume and a Personal
Statement that includes: a) why you are interested in working for POIC + RAHS,
b) how your skills and experience relate to this position, and c) what you can
contribute to our organization and the youth we serve. Please send your
Personal Statement and Resume to jobs@portlandoic.org with the job title in the
subject line.
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