Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

Job Title: Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

Job Category: Behavioral Health

Wage Classification: Salaried/Exempt

Location: Coos Bay

Position Type/Status: Full-time, benefitted

Travel: Minimal

Salary Range: $76,724 – $94,993.60 DOE

Reports to: Mental Health Program Mgr.

Manages Direct Reports: No (Potential Supervision Opp.) 

HR Review & Approval: 2/27/24

Job Description

Waterfall Community Health Center (WCHC), located on the beautiful Oregon Coast, has an opening for a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).  We offer relocation assistance, and  a sign on bonus to be paid on your first paycheck of $10,000.

WCHC is an integrated patient-centered primary care clinic serving a diverse population with a special emphasis on care for persons who experience barriers to accessing care. Waterfall’s mission is to promote access to quality integrated health services that meet the needs of individuals with barriers to care on the Southern Oregon Coast.

Under the supervision and mentorship of the Mental Health Program Manager, the LPC functions as a trauma-informed integrated behavioral health clinician providing direct patient care and who is committed to upholding the mission of the clinic, offering mental health support for patients as part of their overall care, achieving patient clinical measures, and contributing to the overall wellness of the entire community.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Adhere to WCHC’s mission while performing assigned duties. Demonstrate the core values of Integrity, Respect, Accountability, Compassion, Partnership, and Collaborative Communication.
• Abide by American Counseling Association (ACA) code of ethics and commit to fostering a strengths framework within the work environment.
• Provide trauma-informed counseling services within an outpatient mental health setting including evidenced based assessments and interventions.
• Facilitate individual and/or group counseling, utilizing evidenced based approaches in treatment with a variety of mental health needs.
• Provide referrals, attend to social determinants of health, coordinate with community partners, and operate within a fully integrated provider care team.
• Assess patients’ behavioral and mental condition based on review of patient information, interviews, observation, tests, and collaboration with other integrated care team members along with outside community partners.
• Keep accurate and timely records including comprehensive documentation of all patient interactions appropriately in accordance with clinic policies, licensure guidelines, local, state, and federal guidelines.
• Build positive rapport with a diverse patient population including those with developmental conditions, psychiatric diagnoses, and patients using substances.
• Demonstrate ability to work independently, while actively engaging in proactive patient panel management and timely patient graduation of services
• Foster a supportive, trauma-informed, and growth centered approach with patients, staff, and the community.
• Serve as a patient advocate to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
• Develop and implement treatment plans with measurable objectives and goals based on diagnostic assessment and clinical experience in accordance with DSM-5-TR standards of care.
• Collaborates with Psychiatric and Primary Care Providers in recognizing, treating, and managing mental health and biopsychosocial issues of patients and acts as a contributing member to the care team.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with patients including but not limited to: phone calls, MyChart messages, clinical questions, and voicemails.
• Ability to adapt and respond with communication strategies to stabilize, slow, or reduce the intensity of a potentially high stress situation with appropriate referrals and continuity of care.
• Maintain an unbiased, safe, and confidential environment for staff and patients while in the clinic including strict adherence to confidentiality as required by Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards.
• Support program goals to reduce cultural and socio-economic barriers between clients and institutions committed to working with marginalized and diverse community populations.
• Potential opportunities to become a clinical supervisor with adjusted reimbursement as well as receive supervision.
• Perform any other duties needed to help drive our vision, fulfill our mission, and meet our organization’s values.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.   
• Reliable attendance and time management strategies.  
• Highly self-motivated and able to function within a team setting.  
• Able to actively listen and think critically.
• Contribute to the community learning model by participating in clinical observation and feedback.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.  
• Experience with Electronic Health Records.
• Able to pass a criminal background check.

Education and/or Experience and Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in counseling from an accredited University
• Unrestricted Oregon License and hold credentials as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
• Certification in any of the following are encouraged to apply: Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Emotional Freedom Therapy (EFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Treating Complex Trauma, or Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
• Non-violent Crisis Intervention Comprehensive training class completed within 6 months of hire and recertify before the expiration date. 
• Preferred – One (1) or more years of experience working in healthcare or similar setting as a behavioral or mental health provider.
• Preferred – Experience working in a mental health care setting with socioeconomic needs.
• Preferred – Bilingual (Spanish) fluency qualifies for additional compensation. 
• Preferred – Current First Aid or BLS Certification or completion of training within 6 months of hire.

Immunizations Required:

• TB test (upon hire)

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting and/or standing at a desk working at a computer.
• Able to lift up to 15 pounds rarely.
• Able to travel as needed.

Benefits: 

• Internal Student Loan Repayment up to $50,000 (for licensed providers)
• Competitive PTO Accrual (up to 193 hours of PTO accrual each year to start)
• 7 Paid Holidays
• Medical/Dental/Vision 100% employer paid
• Extra Oral Wellness Benefits for employees who have great risk for oral diseases
• 401K Retirement Plan 6% match
• Short Term Disability – options for long term disability
• $50,000 Life Insurance Policy- options for additional voluntary life
• Health & Fitness Gym Membership Discount
• Active Fit Direct- Access to 5,500 Digital Workout Videos
• Bonusly – Internal Employee Recognition Platform
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Will Preparation Services, Legal Consultation, Financial Planning Assistance
• Discounted Hearing Program
• Worldwide Travel Assistance Program
• Comprehensive Identity Thief Protection
• We also offer a $10,000 signing bonus for this position.

As WCHC is considered a rural health care clinic, we have access to student loan repayment programs that can help you reduce your student loan debt!  Come experience coastal living while making a difference in the community at the same time.