Counselor III (JRP) #57305 $28.40+ DOE

Make a difference with VOA Oregon! For over 125 years, Volunteers of America Oregon has been dedicated to serving the most vulnerable members of our community. Through our programs in behavioral health, addiction treatment, reentry services, and support for children and families, we provide life-changing services that promote safety, healing, and empowerment.

Join a mission-driven organization that truly values its employees! This is a full-time position with excellent benefits, including:

Comprehensive health coverage- medical, dental, and vision insurance, with an employee medical premium starting at just $12.50 per paycheck

Financial protection- life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance

Retirement security- 403(b) with an automatic 5.5% employer contribution after 18 months, regardless of employee participation

Work-life balance- a generous paid time off (PTO) plan, starting with accruals that earn 15 days in the first year, 23 days in the second, and 26 days in the third

Upfront sick leave- 80 hours of front-loaded sick time (prorated in the first year), which resets annually on January 1

Paid holidays- 10 paid holidays each year, plus three personal holidays (prorated in the first year) for employees to take time off to celebrate holidays, events, or milestones that matter most to them

Student loan forgiveness- As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, VOA Oregon is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, which can help employees reduce or eliminate their federal student loan debt after 10 years of qualifying payments.

Additional perks- flexible spending accounts, an employee assistance program, and other voluntary benefits and discounts

At VOA Oregon, you'll be part of a compassionate and dedicated team, making a real difference in our community. Apply today!

Position Close Date: May 19, 2025

The Counselor III is responsible for providing outpatient individual and group counseling services to justice-involved clients prison/jail diversion and reentry programs. Required to interact with a multidisciplinary team comprised of counselors, parole officers, mentors, and employment specialists.

Education, Training & Experience:

• Master's degree in psychology, social work or behavioral science field is required.
• Ability to register with MHACBO as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP-R) or ability to obtain and maintain active status with an eligible state licensing board.
• Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor certification preferred.

Competencies:

• Mission focused and passionate, with an emphasis on serving high-risk populations in evidence-based practices.
• Commitment to and actions consistent with the highest level of ethical and professional standards.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to write accurate, concise reports while meeting tight deadlines.
• Well-developed clinical documentation skills and a strong commitment to quality management.
• High level of cultural competence.
• Familiarity with or ability to learn Feedback Informed Treatment

Additional Eligibility Requirements:

• Ability to pass criminal background check.
• Reliable form of transportation.
• COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement: To protect the health and safety of VOA Oregon clients and employees and to be compliant with local, state, and federal mandates, VOA Oregon requires employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved medical or religious exception as a qualification of employment. Candidates who receive an offer of employment must provide proof of vaccination upon hire or submit an exception request and have their request approved prior to their start date.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide culturally-informed individual and group counseling services congruent with evidence based treatment models.
• Conduct substance abuse assessments, substance abuse diagnoses and make client placement decisions using standardized instruments, ASAM, and DSM criteria.
• Identify client mental health concerns for referral and further assessment. If the employee is a Qualified Mental Health Professional, the expectation is that he/she will conduct mental health assessments and make diagnoses using DSM-V TR criteria.
• Develop individualized treatment plans for re-entry individuals in consultation with the client, the client's family (when appropriate), and representatives of community partners.
• Complete and maintain, in electronic medical records, accurate and timely treatment documentation including progress notes; treatment plans; court reports; assessments and summaries; and termination summaries.

Other Responsibilities:

• Attend and actively participate in individual and group supervision and other meetings as assigned by supervisor.
• Work in a friendly, collaborative manner with community partners, including frequent communication regarding each client's progress with Parole and Probation Officer and Recovery Mentor.

Supervisory Responsibility: Position is not responsible for supervision of other employees.

Work Environment:

• Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  
  
  
  • Position requires ability to sit for the majority of the work day, and frequently requires standing, walking, crouching or stooping, hearing, speaking clearly and distinctly, seeing with visual acuity sufficient to read computer monitors, and repetitive hand and wrist movements using keyboard and mouse. Occasionally requires reaching, bending, or light lifting up to 20 pounds.
  
  
  
  

• Environmental Conditions: Work is performed in a clinical treatment center.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time position; 40 hours per week; schedule to be determined by supervisor.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent(s) of this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and activities required for this position.