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Get Access To All JobsMake a Real Impact as a Mental Health Clinician on CCC’s Intensive Case Management Team
At Central City Concern, the Intensive Case Management (ICM) team brings stability, care, and connection to neighbors navigating severe and persistent mental illness, addiction, homelessness, and complex medical needs. This role is part of a tight multidisciplinary team that works shoulder-to-shoulder to deliver accountable, coordinated, and truly client-centered care.
What You’ll Do
- Provide clinical care for clients referred directly from Multnomah County’s Post-Commitment team.
- Conduct mental health assessments, DSM diagnoses, risk evaluations, and clinical formulations.
- Develop care plans rooted in collaboration with the full treatment team.
- Provide counseling, case management, crisis response, integrated dual-diagnosis treatment, and outreach.
- Escort clients to appointments and help them access benefits, services, and housing supports.
- Participate in case conferences, supervision, interdisciplinary planning, and quality improvement.
What You Bring
- Master’s degree in a human services field and at least one year of mental health experience.
- Experience with SPMI… CADC or bilingual Spanish skills are a strong plus.
- Ability to complete thorough histories, assessments, mental status exams, and treatment plans.
- Comfort working in a fast-moving, flexible environment with clients who may be in crisis.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
- Reliable transportation for outreach; acceptable driver status if using a vehicle for agency work.
Why This Work Matters
ICM is one of CCC’s most dynamic teams… meeting people in moments of real vulnerability and helping them regain safety, stability, and direction. You’ll be part of a mission-driven group that believes in compassionate engagement, evidence-based care, and recovery as a community effort.
Location: Old Town Recovery Center
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:30pm (Saturday & Sunday off)
Salary Ranges from: $66,000- $124,000 This range is influenced by professional experience, licensure, certifications, and internal equity in Represented Step system.
Seniority Bid Open: 3/26/2026
Seniority Bid Close: 4/3/2026
Must meet qualifications for:
- QMHP or QMHP-R
- LPC-A or LPC
- CSWA or LCSW
- CADC-R, at minimum, HIGHLY preferred.
- Master’s degree in a human services field and one year of experience in mental health.
- Experience with severe persistent mental illness (SPMI) preferred.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
- 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 multiaxial DSM diagnosis
- Write and implement or supervise the implementation of a treatment plan
- Conduct and document a mental health assessment
- Provide mental health treatment and rehabilitative services within ones scope of practice
- Must be registered with MHACBO, at minimum, a QMHP-R.
- Must meet CCC privileging requirements as required by FTCA.
- Must become a certified Director’s Custody designee in Multnomah County within the first 6 months of hire.
- Central City Concern is committed to a drug-free workplace that 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 have reliable access to transportation for regular outreach activities. If using a vehicle for agency use: Must possess a current driver’s license, access to a vehicle, qualify as an Acceptable Driver as designated in Central City Concern’s Fleet Safety policy; pass an initial drivers training within 60 days of being an approved driver and continued recertification training; and maintain vehicle insurance coverage of a minimum of one-hundred thousand/three-hundred thousand personal auto liability coverage.
- Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, TB Test, and background check. This includes clearance by the DHS Background Check Unit.
- Physical ability to bend, stoop, kneel, squat, twist, reach, pull and lift heavy objects.
- Must be able to climb stairs several times a day.
- Must adhere to agency’s non-discrimination policies.
- Ability to effectively interact with co-workers and clients with diverse ethnic backgrounds, religious views, political affiliation, cultural backgrounds, life-styles and sexual orientations, and treat individuals with respect and dignity.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Participate in Outreach activities necessary to offer services and engage participation in a non-coercive manner. Escort clients to meetings and appointments as necessary.
- 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 care plan with client with assistance & input from all of the clients care team providers.
- Interface and collaborate in an interdisciplinary manner within the ICM team to support the client’s recovery & health goals.
- Participate in evaluating clients for risk of harm & initiate Directors Custody transport holds when appropriate.
- Participate in clinical staff meetings and case conferences with team members in order to utilize interdisciplinary expertise and facilitate individual treatment plans for clients.
- Collaborate with Residential facilities, Adult Foster homes or other housing providers to provide necessary treatment services and coordinate residential and non-residential treatment and service planning.
- Participate in admission and discharge planning for any client needing hospitalization or subacute level of care. Client contact must be made within one working day of admission.
- Monitor and assure that the health and safety needs of clients are met.
- Maintain client records using an electronic medical record. Must be documented as required by program standards and funding requirements including documentation of clinical interactions, behavioral health assessments & individual service plans.
- Participate in regular supervision from the Clinical Supervisor, seeking additional supervision whenever necessary. Minimum requirement two hours of documented supervision per month.
- Adhere to all state and federal privacy regulations, including HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2, and to CCC policies and agreements regarding confidentiality, privacy, and security. Support compliance with all privacy and security requirements pursuant to community partners’ and outside providers’ patient confidentiality agreements, including privacy and security requirements for EMR access. This includes immediately reporting any breach of protected health information or personal identification information of any person receiving CCC services by CCC or an outside provider to the CCC Compliance Department, as well as to your supervisor or their designee.
- Attend all required meetings and CCC trainings in a timely manner.
- Conduct educational and therapeutic groups for clients, using approved curriculum.
- Coordinate services with all members of client’s support network.
- Participate in quality assurance and quality improvement activities as directed.
- Assist with the strengthening and enhancement of an integrated treatment program.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Advanced knowledge and skills in counseling and assessment techniques with individuals and groups including assessing for risk of danger to self & others.
- Knowledge and skills in chemical dependency treatment methods and crisis intervention.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to work in an environment that is subject to ambiguity and change.
- Ability to display a non-judgmental attitude.
- Knowledge of community and social service agencies.
- Knowledge and skills in mental health treatment methods and crisis intervention.
- Sufficient manual dexterity and physical ability to perform assigned tasks.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
- Ability to work in an environment where people may be hostile or abusive.
- Ability to manage time and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work courteously and effectively communicate with the general public, clients, medical personnel, corrections personnel, police, and co-workers.
- Ability to maintain accurate records and necessary paperwork.
- Knowledge of de-escalation methods or ability to be trained in de-escalation methods.
- Ability to provide leadership.
- Ability to coordinate medical care effectively.
- 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.
AFSCME Union:
This role is a Union Represented position through; American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). You can find more information about your representation here www.afscme.org
Benefits at Central City Concern
We offer incredible benefits to our employees, including an extensive total rewards package, competitive compensation, medical, dental, vision, Student loan repayment options, and retirement savings matching plans!
- Generous paid time off plan beginning at 4 weeks of PTO accrual per year! Accrual amount/rate increases with longevity.
- Up to 11 recognized Holidays and 2 personal holidays (dependent on work shift schedule)
- 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!
- Comprehensive Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance coverage.
- Employer-Paid Life, Short-Term Disability, & 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.
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.
Make a Real Impact as a Mental Health Clinician on CCC’s Intensive Case Management Team
At Central City Concern, the Intensive Case Management (ICM) team brings stability, care, and connection to neighbors navigating severe and persistent mental illness, addiction, homelessness, and complex medical needs. This role is part of a tight multidisciplinary team that works shoulder-to-shoulder to deliver accountable, coordinated, and truly client-centered care.
What You’ll Do
- Provide clinical care for clients referred directly from Multnomah County’s Post-Commitment team.
- Conduct mental health assessments, DSM diagnoses, risk evaluations, and clinical formulations.
- Develop care plans rooted in collaboration with the full treatment team.
- Provide counseling, case management, crisis response, integrated dual-diagnosis treatment, and outreach.
- Escort clients to appointments and help them access benefits, services, and housing supports.
- Participate in case conferences, supervision, interdisciplinary planning, and quality improvement.
What You Bring
- Master’s degree in a human services field and at least one year of mental health experience.
- Experience with SPMI… CADC or bilingual Spanish skills are a strong plus.
- Ability to complete thorough histories, assessments, mental status exams, and treatment plans.
- Comfort working in a fast-moving, flexible environment with clients who may be in crisis.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
- Reliable transportation for outreach; acceptable driver status if using a vehicle for agency work.
Why This Work Matters
ICM is one of CCC’s most dynamic teams… meeting people in moments of real vulnerability and helping them regain safety, stability, and direction. You’ll be part of a mission-driven group that believes in compassionate engagement, evidence-based care, and recovery as a community effort.
Location: Old Town Recovery Center
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:30pm (Saturday & Sunday off)
Salary Ranges from: $66,000- $124,000 This range is influenced by professional experience, licensure, certifications, and internal equity in Represented Step system.
Seniority Bid Open: 3/26/2026
Seniority Bid Close: 4/3/2026
Must meet qualifications for:
- QMHP or QMHP-R
- LPC-A or LPC
- CSWA or LCSW
- CADC-R, at minimum, HIGHLY preferred.
- Master’s degree in a human services field and one year of experience in mental health.
- Experience with severe persistent mental illness (SPMI) preferred.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
- 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 multiaxial DSM diagnosis
- Write and implement or supervise the implementation of a treatment plan
- Conduct and document a mental health assessment
- Provide mental health treatment and rehabilitative services within ones scope of practice
- Must be registered with MHACBO, at minimum, a QMHP-R.
- Must meet CCC privileging requirements as required by FTCA.
- Must become a certified Director’s Custody designee in Multnomah County within the first 6 months of hire.
- Central City Concern is committed to a drug-free workplace that 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 have reliable access to transportation for regular outreach activities. If using a vehicle for agency use: Must possess a current driver’s license, access to a vehicle, qualify as an Acceptable Driver as designated in Central City Concern’s Fleet Safety policy; pass an initial drivers training within 60 days of being an approved driver and continued recertification training; and maintain vehicle insurance coverage of a minimum of one-hundred thousand/three-hundred thousand personal auto liability coverage.
- Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, TB Test, and background check. This includes clearance by the DHS Background Check Unit.
- Physical ability to bend, stoop, kneel, squat, twist, reach, pull and lift heavy objects.
- Must be able to climb stairs several times a day.
- Must adhere to agency’s non-discrimination policies.
- Ability to effectively interact with co-workers and clients with diverse ethnic backgrounds, religious views, political affiliation, cultural backgrounds, life-styles and sexual orientations, and treat individuals with respect and dignity.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Participate in Outreach activities necessary to offer services and engage participation in a non-coercive manner. Escort clients to meetings and appointments as necessary.
- 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 care plan with client with assistance & input from all of the clients care team providers.
- Interface and collaborate in an interdisciplinary manner within the ICM team to support the client’s recovery & health goals.
- Participate in evaluating clients for risk of harm & initiate Directors Custody transport holds when appropriate.
- Participate in clinical staff meetings and case conferences with team members in order to utilize interdisciplinary expertise and facilitate individual treatment plans for clients.
- Collaborate with Residential facilities, Adult Foster homes or other housing providers to provide necessary treatment services and coordinate residential and non-residential treatment and service planning.
- Participate in admission and discharge planning for any client needing hospitalization or subacute level of care. Client contact must be made within one working day of admission.
- Monitor and assure that the health and safety needs of clients are met.
- Maintain client records using an electronic medical record. Must be documented as required by program standards and funding requirements including documentation of clinical interactions, behavioral health assessments & individual service plans.
- Participate in regular supervision from the Clinical Supervisor, seeking additional supervision whenever necessary. Minimum requirement two hours of documented supervision per month.
- Adhere to all state and federal privacy regulations, including HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2, and to CCC policies and agreements regarding confidentiality, privacy, and security. Support compliance with all privacy and security requirements pursuant to community partners’ and outside providers’ patient confidentiality agreements, including privacy and security requirements for EMR access. This includes immediately reporting any breach of protected health information or personal identification information of any person receiving CCC services by CCC or an outside provider to the CCC Compliance Department, as well as to your supervisor or their designee.
- Attend all required meetings and CCC trainings in a timely manner.
- Conduct educational and therapeutic groups for clients, using approved curriculum.
- Coordinate services with all members of client’s support network.
- Participate in quality assurance and quality improvement activities as directed.
- Assist with the strengthening and enhancement of an integrated treatment program.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Advanced knowledge and skills in counseling and assessment techniques with individuals and groups including assessing for risk of danger to self & others.
- Knowledge and skills in chemical dependency treatment methods and crisis intervention.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to work in an environment that is subject to ambiguity and change.
- Ability to display a non-judgmental attitude.
- Knowledge of community and social service agencies.
- Knowledge and skills in mental health treatment methods and crisis intervention.
- Sufficient manual dexterity and physical ability to perform assigned tasks.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
- Ability to work in an environment where people may be hostile or abusive.
- Ability to manage time and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work courteously and effectively communicate with the general public, clients, medical personnel, corrections personnel, police, and co-workers.
- Ability to maintain accurate records and necessary paperwork.
- Knowledge of de-escalation methods or ability to be trained in de-escalation methods.
- Ability to provide leadership.
- Ability to coordinate medical care effectively.
- 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.
AFSCME Union:
This role is a Union Represented position through; American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). You can find more information about your representation here www.afscme.org
Benefits at Central City Concern
We offer incredible benefits to our employees, including an extensive total rewards package, competitive compensation, medical, dental, vision, Student loan repayment options, and retirement savings matching plans!
- Generous paid time off plan beginning at 4 weeks of PTO accrual per year! Accrual amount/rate increases with longevity.
- Up to 11 recognized Holidays and 2 personal holidays (dependent on work shift schedule)
- 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!
- Comprehensive Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance coverage.
- Employer-Paid Life, Short-Term Disability, & 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.
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.
Mental Health Counseling Job Roles in Oregon
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Search Mental Health Counseling Jobs in OregonMental Health Counseling Jobs in Oregon: Frequently Asked Questions
Which visa types are most common for mental health counseling roles in Oregon?
The H-1B is the most common visa for mental health counselors in Oregon, as licensed counseling positions typically qualify as specialty occupations requiring at least a master's degree in counseling, psychology, or a related field. The J-1 visa is also used, particularly for clinical training exchanges at academic medical centers like Oregon Health & Science University. TN status is available to Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying mental health roles.
Which companies sponsor visas for mental health counselors in Oregon?
Oregon Health & Science University, Legacy Health, PeaceHealth, and Providence Health & Services have histories of sponsoring work visas for clinical and counseling professionals. Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) operating across rural Oregon, such as Neighborcare Health and Outside In, also hire for behavioral health roles and in some cases support visa sponsorship, particularly when filling positions in underserved areas.
Which cities in Oregon have the most mental health counseling sponsorship jobs?
Portland is by far the largest market, home to the state's major hospital systems, community mental health agencies, and university-affiliated clinics. Salem, as the state capital, has a concentration of state-funded behavioral health programs. Eugene, anchored by the University of Oregon, supports clinical roles tied to student mental health and community outreach. Bend is a growing secondary market as Central Oregon expands its healthcare infrastructure.
How to find mental health counseling visa sponsorship jobs in Oregon?
Migrate Mate is a job board built specifically for international candidates seeking visa sponsorship in the U.S. You can filter directly for mental health counseling roles in Oregon to find employers actively open to sponsoring. This saves significant time compared to reviewing general job postings that rarely disclose sponsorship status upfront. Migrate Mate also provides visa information relevant to clinical and counseling roles.
Are there any Oregon-specific considerations for mental health counselors seeking visa sponsorship?
Oregon requires mental health counselors to hold a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) credential issued by the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists. International candidates should confirm their graduate degree meets Oregon's licensure requirements before pursuing sponsorship, as employers typically require licensure eligibility as a condition of hire. Oregon's behavioral health workforce shortage designations in several counties can make rural placements more accessible for internationally trained clinicians.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored mental health counseling jobs in Oregon?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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