Join Our Team as a Project Respond DHS Counselor III at Cascadia Health!
About Us:
Cascadia Health is dedicated to delivering Whole Health Care™. We provide a comprehensive range of services, including mental health support, addiction recovery, primary care, wellness programs, and housing solutions. Our mission is to promote hope and support the well-being of all communities we serve.
Position: Mobile Counselor III (Project Respond/DHS)
Role Overview:
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of those experiencing behavioral health crises? Join us as a Mobile Counselor III, where you'll provide essential crisis intervention for adults and children accessing the Department of Human Services. You'll also offer support to DHS staff impacted by client behavior. This role is part of a multidisciplinary team, including a Peer Support Specialist, and works with a trauma-informed, strength-based approach in collaboration with Multnomah County’s Acute Care Continuum. Our goal is to reduce traditional police contact by delivering high-quality care to everyone, regardless of insurance, income, race, age, or physical ability, and to support crisis de-escalation and connection to community-based services.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide crisis intervention and support for individuals and families in behavioral health crises.
Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to deliver trauma-informed care.
Support DHS staff affected by client behavior.
Help link individuals to necessary community-based services.
Promote de-escalation and reduce the need for police involvement.
Benefits:
We offer generous benefits for our full-time and part-time employees (20 hours + pro-rated) including:
Paid Time Off: Full-time employees earn 6 weeks of PTO in their first year!
Medical and Dental Coverage: Begins 1st of the month following 30 days after hire date.
Vision Discount Plan: VSP Vision Discount Plan.
Retirement Savings: 403(B) plans with up to 8% matching contribution.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Options for medical, dependent care, and transportation.
Insurance: Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance.
Leave: Paid Bereavement and Jury Duty Leave.
Service Awards: Length of Service Award.
Additional Insurance: Voluntary Life Insurance and Supplemental Insurance.
Wellness Benefits:
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Bicycle Reimbursement
Discounted Fitness Memberships
Trauma Support Team
Join Us:
Cascadia Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at 503-963-7654.
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