Outside In
Job Details
Job Location The Jeffrey - Portland, OR
Position Type Full Time
Salary Range $60874.22 - $73905.96 Salary/year
Description
The Outpatient Behavioral Health Counselor works as a member of Outside In's Outpatient treatment team providing trauma-informed care utilizing evidence-based models.
This position is eligible for a $2,000 hiring bonus. The selected candidate will receive half of the bonus on their first paycheck and the remaining half on the paycheck following their six-month anniversary. Both payments must be made prior to June 30, 2026, as the bonus is funded by a grant. Essential Duties Participate on treatment team providing Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Motivational Interviewing. Participate in outreach activities necessary to offer services and engage participation in a non-coercive manner. Provide initial comprehensive assessment and re-assessments of participants, including mental status exam, DSM diagnosis, and clinical formulation. Facilitate development of a Care Plan with participants. Recommend additional services and supports that will enhance the client's care plan. Conduct treatment services consistent with professional judgement and licensure (if applicable) as identified on Care Plan, including individual and group counseling and skills interventions. Collect treatment outcomes related to behavioral health counseling. Utilize Feedback Informed Treatment model to monitor quality and inform treatment. Participate in admission and discharge planning for any participant needing hospitalization or subacute level of care. Provide PTO coverage, as needed, in coordination with other members of the team/program. Provide advocacy and assist participants in accessing the services and other resources they need. Ensure timely documentation of services and outcomes. Adhere to all state and federal privacy regulations, including HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2, and to Outside In policies and agreements regarding confidentiality, privacy, and security. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications
Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge
Thorough knowledge of relevant treatment models including Dialectal Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Motivational Interviewing. Knowledge and understanding of biopsychosocial development across the lifespan, especially in adolescence and emerging adulthood, Trauma Informed Care, Stages of Change Theory and harm reduction. Skills
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and focus on data collection. Ability to work with a variety of clients and diagnostic categories. Ability to work with a diverse population and interact effectively with different types of people. Good communication and conflict resolution skills. Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team. Ability to support agency goals and the operational functioning of the Behavioral Health Department. Ability to complete all required documentation and information input in a professional, thorough, and timely manner. Commitment to continual learning and quality performance. Ability to maintain professional boundaries and performance at all times. Ability to navigate technologies used in this position including Epic Electronic Health Record, MS Office Applications, and Windows Server. Skills, ability, and commitment to working with LGBQTI and other culturally diverse youth and staff Preferred Skills
Spanish fluency Valid driver's license. Ability to be insured to drive participants in agency vehicle and car share. Education and Experience
Master's degree in a human services field and meet State guidelines for QMHP required. Oregon LPC or LCSW required for BH Counselor 2 position. At least two years' experience in mental health counseling and/or support services, required. Extensive education or training in mental health treatment, diagnosis, and clinical interventions. Experience providing Dialectical Behavior Therapy, preferred. Additional credential in Chemical Dependency counseling equivalent to CADC I preferred. Dual diagnosis counseling experience preferred. Training and/or supervision in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, preferred. Experience with other relevant treatment models, including Acceptance Commitment Therapy, and/or Motivational Interviewing, preferred. Working Conditions
This job is located in a standard office environment. There is some exposure to outdoor weather while walking to surrounding sites. The employee may visit clients in their home and surrounding community, as needed. Some after-hours work may be required.
Physical Requirements
Must pass pre-employment background check. This includes clearance by the DHS Background Check Unit. Standing, sitting, walking, on a regular basis. Regular use of hands and fingers to type. Talking and hearing is required on a regular basis. Availability to provide coaching calls after hours and during holiday coverage rotation. Occasional driving, climbing, balancing, reaching, kneeling, crouching, stooping and lifting.
Job Location The Jeffrey - Portland, OR
Position Type Full Time
Salary Range $60874.22 - $73905.96 Salary/year
Description
The Outpatient Behavioral Health Counselor works as a member of Outside In's Outpatient treatment team providing trauma-informed care utilizing evidence-based models.
This position is eligible for a $2,000 hiring bonus. The selected candidate will receive half of the bonus on their first paycheck and the remaining half on the paycheck following their six-month anniversary. Both payments must be made prior to June 30, 2026, as the bonus is funded by a grant. Essential Duties Participate on treatment team providing Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Motivational Interviewing. Participate in outreach activities necessary to offer services and engage participation in a non-coercive manner. Provide initial comprehensive assessment and re-assessments of participants, including mental status exam, DSM diagnosis, and clinical formulation. Facilitate development of a Care Plan with participants. Recommend additional services and supports that will enhance the client's care plan. Conduct treatment services consistent with professional judgement and licensure (if applicable) as identified on Care Plan, including individual and group counseling and skills interventions. Collect treatment outcomes related to behavioral health counseling. Utilize Feedback Informed Treatment model to monitor quality and inform treatment. Participate in admission and discharge planning for any participant needing hospitalization or subacute level of care. Provide PTO coverage, as needed, in coordination with other members of the team/program. Provide advocacy and assist participants in accessing the services and other resources they need. Ensure timely documentation of services and outcomes. Adhere to all state and federal privacy regulations, including HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2, and to Outside In policies and agreements regarding confidentiality, privacy, and security. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications
Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge
Thorough knowledge of relevant treatment models including Dialectal Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Motivational Interviewing. Knowledge and understanding of biopsychosocial development across the lifespan, especially in adolescence and emerging adulthood, Trauma Informed Care, Stages of Change Theory and harm reduction. Skills
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and focus on data collection. Ability to work with a variety of clients and diagnostic categories. Ability to work with a diverse population and interact effectively with different types of people. Good communication and conflict resolution skills. Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team. Ability to support agency goals and the operational functioning of the Behavioral Health Department. Ability to complete all required documentation and information input in a professional, thorough, and timely manner. Commitment to continual learning and quality performance. Ability to maintain professional boundaries and performance at all times. Ability to navigate technologies used in this position including Epic Electronic Health Record, MS Office Applications, and Windows Server. Skills, ability, and commitment to working with LGBQTI and other culturally diverse youth and staff Preferred Skills
Spanish fluency Valid driver's license. Ability to be insured to drive participants in agency vehicle and car share. Education and Experience
Master's degree in a human services field and meet State guidelines for QMHP required. Oregon LPC or LCSW required for BH Counselor 2 position. At least two years' experience in mental health counseling and/or support services, required. Extensive education or training in mental health treatment, diagnosis, and clinical interventions. Experience providing Dialectical Behavior Therapy, preferred. Additional credential in Chemical Dependency counseling equivalent to CADC I preferred. Dual diagnosis counseling experience preferred. Training and/or supervision in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, preferred. Experience with other relevant treatment models, including Acceptance Commitment Therapy, and/or Motivational Interviewing, preferred. Working Conditions
This job is located in a standard office environment. There is some exposure to outdoor weather while walking to surrounding sites. The employee may visit clients in their home and surrounding community, as needed. Some after-hours work may be required.
Physical Requirements
Must pass pre-employment background check. This includes clearance by the DHS Background Check Unit. Standing, sitting, walking, on a regular basis. Regular use of hands and fingers to type. Talking and hearing is required on a regular basis. Availability to provide coaching calls after hours and during holiday coverage rotation. Occasional driving, climbing, balancing, reaching, kneeling, crouching, stooping and lifting.