Dual Behavioral Health Clinician

Job Category: Healthcare - Behavioral HealthRequisition Number: DUALB008031Posted : January 21, 2026Full-TimeOn-siteLocationsShowing 1 locationJoin Central City Concern’s Community Engagement ProgramSome challenges seem impossible to overcome, chronic homelessness, severe mental health conditions, and substance use disorders. At Central City Concern, we know that true healing requires a comprehensive, compassionate, and innovative approach. That’s where the Community Engagement Program (CEP) comes in.CEP is a multidisciplinary team dedicated to meeting people where they are, helping them stabilize, heal, and rebuild their lives. We specialize in supporting individuals who have struggled in traditional treatment models, those with co-occurring disorders, major disabilities, high healthcare utilization, and involvement in the justice system.As a Dual Behavioral Health Clinician, you will:Provide individual and group counseling using a harm-reduction approachConduct mental health and substance use assessments to guide treatment planningSupport clients in accessing primary and mental healthcareAssist individuals in navigating housing resources and overcoming barriers to stabilityCollaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including recovery mentors, social workers, and healthcare providersHelp clients engage in employment counseling and training opportunitiesAdvocate for and connect clients to long-term recovery and support servicesWhy Join Us?Innovative, integrated care model that works, 95% of participants remained housed one year after placement.A mission-driven team focused on real solutions that reduce reliance on police, shelters, and emergency rooms.The opportunity to truly change lives, one person at a time.Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pmSalary Ranges from: $68,000- $113,000 *This range is influenced by professional experience, licensure/certifications, and internal equity.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Must meet qualifications for:QMHP-R or QMHPLPC-A or LPCLMFT-A or LMFTCSWA or LCSWCADC-R, at minimum, certification preferred, or the ability to obtain one within 1 year.CADC-1, 2, or 3 HIGHLY PreferredExperience in mental health and substance use treatment preferred.Experience with Severe Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI) preferred.Has the competencies necessary to: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 the implementation of a treatment plan.Conduct and document mental health assessment.Provide mental health treatment and rehabilitative services within one's scope of practice.Must meet CCC privileging requirements as required by FTCA.Must have current CPR certification prior to start.Must become a certified Director’s Custody designee in Multnomah County within the first 6 months of hire.Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, TB test, and background check. This includes clearance by the DHS Background Check Unit.The OAR prohibits A&D program staff from having within the previous 3 years a DUI conviction or diversion, a felony conviction, or a conviction under the Uniform Controlled Substances Act.Physical ability to bend, stoop, kneel, squat, twist, reach, pull, and lift heavy objects. Must be able to climb stairs several times a day.Will be required to carry an agency cell phone for work use. Cell phone will be provided by Central City Concern.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. Must pass an initial drivers training within 60 days of being an approved driver and continued recertification training. Must maintain vehicle insurance coverage of a minimum of one hundred-thousand / three-hundred thousand in personal auto liability coverage.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 Workplace Act of 1988. An employee shall not, in the workplace, unlawfully manufacture, distribute, dispense, possess, or use a controlled substance or alcohol.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:Individual Counseling:Provide trauma‑informed, individual counseling to clients regarding mental health symptom management, substance use, personal and situational stressors, relationships, suicide, and other risk concerns utilizing psychoeducational and evidence‑based counseling practices.Assist clients with learning, identifying, and practicing healthy coping skills.Referring clients to resources or outside community services.Maintaining helpful relationships with support networks, government resources, and community resources.Assist individuals with the resources needed to reach treatment goals.Provide feedback‑informed counseling using agency approved toolsParticipate in outreach activities necessary to offer services and engage participation in a non‑coercive manner. Escort clients to meetings and appointments as necessary.Assessment and Care PlanningCollect information regarding clients’ history through a combination of interviewing, records review, and consultation, after obtaining written consent.Conduct and document substance use assessments, including mental status exam, ASAM level of care, DSM diagnosis, and clinical formulation.Develop care plan with client. Monitor client progress and adjust their care plan as needed.Risk Assessment, evaluation and mitigationProvide crisis intervention which may include: counseling, supporting client with de‑escalating, performing risk assessments, supporting with safety planning, and referring clients to the ED or other sub‑acute facilities.Evaluate clients for risk of harm using agency approved tools, document identified risks including plans to mitigate. May include initiating Directors Custody transport holds when appropriate.Assess, triage and respond to psychiatric and substance abuse crisis in the community in the most effective, efficient, safe manner possible.Participate in admission and discharge planning for any client needing hospitalization or sub‑acute level of care. Client contact must be made within one working day of admission.Multidisciplinary TeamworkParticipate in clinical staff meetings and case conferences with team members in order to utilize interdisciplinary expertise and facilitate individual treatment plans for clients.Share mental health and addictions expertise by working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary treatment team, modeling integrated treatment skills and training other staff in evidence based principles and practice.Monitor and assure that the health and safety needs of clients are met.Quickly and accurately assess the needs of individual clients and potential barriers to service.Utilize Evidence‑based Practices in work with clients in individual and group formats.Utilize Motivational Interviewing and IDDT treatment modalities to identify stages of change and develop corresponding stage wise treatment strategies.Maintain client records as required by State, Federal, local and program standards and funding requirements. Must maintain documentation expectations set by agency.Works within scope of training and experience and seeks consultation when appropriate.Participate in regular supervision activities, seeking additional supervision whenever necessary. Minimum requirement two hours of documented supervision per month.Attend required meetings and trainings.Attend all mandatory CCC trainings in a timely manner.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.DESCRIPTION OF OTHER DUTIES:Collaborate with Residential facilities, Adult Foster homes or other housing providers to provide necessary case management services and coordinate residential and non‑residential treatment and service planning.Facilitate therapeutic process, psychoeducational, and/or activity groups for clients, utilizing evidence‑based group practices.Provide testimony and advocacy with courts and other agencies.Coordinate services with all members of client’s support network.Participate in training opportunities to advance skills and knowledge in addictions and mental health.Participate in quality assurance and quality improvement activities as directed.Assist with the development of an integrated treatment program.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.Advanced knowledge and skills in substance use treatment methods.