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.
The Puentes Team helps promote the well-being of the Latinx community through accessible, culturally competent services by providing an array of culturally specific and linguistically appropriate programs addressing behavioral health treatment for the underserved and the uninsured. Puentes values Compassion, Unity, Growth, and Family in the mission to help participants strive for their recovery and self-sufficiency. The Mental Health Clinician works as a member of the Puentes treatment team to provide culturally and linguistically appropriate mental health services to Latino adults. This position has access to mental health billing and service records.
Central City Concern Puentes program is hiring a Full-time Mental Health Counselor!
Schedule: Monday-Friday 9:00am-7:00pm Days and times can vary, potential for hybird work schedule 1-2 days a week!
Location: Puentes is located on the Eastside in South East Portland, Or.
You may qualify for a $3,000 hiring bonus!
Puentes provides culturally specific services to Latinos in recovery through alcohol and drug treatment and mental health care to individuals and the entire family in a way that mitigates stigma and fear. Puentes staff are bilingual and bicultural; they understand Latino values, family roles and community structures helping Latino/a/x clients gain insight into cultural influences on behavior.
Minimum Qualifications:

• Must meet qualifications for:
  
  • QMHP-R or QMHP
  • CSWA
  • LPC-a or LPC
  • LMFT-A or LMFT
  • LCSW
• Must have a Master's Degree.
• Must have experience working with the Latino culture.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish required.
• Current CPR certification required prior to start.
• One year of mental health experience preferred.
• CADC-R, at minimum, preferred.
• Must meet CCC privileging requirements as required by FTCA.
• Has the competencies necessary to:
  
  • Identify precipitating events;
  • Gather histories of mental, emotional and physical disabilities, alcohol and drug use, past mental health services and criminal justice contacts;
  • Assess family, social and work relationships
  • Conduct a mental status assessment
  • Document a DSM diagnosis
  • Write and implement or supervise implementation of a treatment plan
  • Conduct and document a mental health assessment
  • Provide mental health treatment and rehabilitative services within ones scope of practice
• Ability to adhere to Central City Concern's drug-free workplace which encourages a safe, healthy and productive work environment and strictly complies with the Drug-Free Work Place Act of 1988. An employee shall not, in the workplace, unlawfully manufacture, distribute, dispense, possess or use a controlled substance or alcohol.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, TB test, and background check. This includes clearance by the DHS Background Check Unit.

• If using a vehicle for agency use, must possess a current driver's license, pass DMV background check and be designated an "acceptable" driver as outlined in Central City Concern's Fleet Safety Policy. Must pass initial Annual Driver's training and then pass annual Recertification training. Must maintain vehicle insurance coverage of a minimum of $100,000/$300,000 personal auto liability coverage.
• Must adhere to agency's non-discrimination policies.
• Ability to effectively interact with co-workers and clients with diverse ethnic backgrounds, religious views, cultural backgrounds, life-styles, and sexual orientations and treat each individual with respect and dignity.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Participate in culturally specific outreach efforts to engage prospective clients.
• Conduct screenings and complete necessary enrollment paperwork.
• 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 strengths-based treatment plan with client. Participate in clinical staff meetings and case conferences with team members in order to utilize interdisciplinary expertise and facilitate individual treatment plans for clients.
• Coordinate case management for individuals in caseload.
• Conduct educational and therapeutic mental health groups for clients, using approved curriculum.
• Participate in admission and discharge planning for any client needing hospitalization or sub-acute level of care. Monitor and assure that the health and safety needs of clients are met.
• Utilize Evidence-based Practices in work with clients in individual and group formats.
• Coordinate services with all members of client's support network.
• Maintain client records as required by program standards and funding requirements;
• Participate in training opportunities to advance skills and knowledge in addictions and mental health.
• Works within scope of training and experience and seeks consultation when appropriate.
• Adhere to all state and federal privacy regulations and support compliance with all privacy and security requirements, including HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2, and to CCC policies and agreements regarding confidentiality, privacy, and security.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to consider the impacts and outcomes for underserved communities during decision-making process.
• Ability to consider impacts of oppression, structural racism, and individual bias on client outcomes.

• Ability to communicate effectively and fluently in the Spanish language.
• Ability to work effectively with peers, individual clients and groups.
• Ability to work as a team member and to establish priorities.
• Ability to apply principles learned to new situations.
• Ability to learn new skills.
• Ability to display a non-judgmental attitude.
• Sufficient manual dexterity and physical ability to perform assigned tasks.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
• Ability to manage time, maintain accurate records and necessary paperwork and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work in an environment where people may exhibit behaviors that are hostile or abusive.
• Ability to work courteously and effectively communicate with the general public, clients, medical personnel, corrections personnel, police, and co-workers.
• Ability to provide leadership.
• Demonstrates knowledge of community and social service agencies.
• Knowledge and skills in mental health treatment methods and crisis intervention.
• Demonstrates advanced knowledge and skills in counseling and assessment techniques with individuals and groups.
• Demonstrates culturally competency with the identified culture served by this program.
• Knowledge of de-escalation methods or ability to be trained in de-escalation methods.

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 employee's 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The 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 contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)