School Based Counselor - MHS II/III/IV

LOCATION: Heppner School District PAY GRADE: **WAGES LISTED BELOW REFLECT THE PRO-RATED SALARY FOR A .83 FTE EMPLOYEE WORKING 40 hours per week with Summers off. MHS IV - B12 (\$62,167 - \$93,541 annually, DOE) Exempt - Requires Doctorate or Licensure MHS III - B11 (\$56,606 - \$84,909 annually, DOE) Exempt - Masters Required MHS II w/ Variance - B09 (\$47,559 - \$70,052 annually, DOE) Non-Exempt (Hourly) - Must possess bachelors degree and be enrolled or willing to enroll in a Masters program within 4 months of hire. ** Potential for 10% bilingual increase - Must pass a language test *** \$4,565 Hiring Bonus (2 year Commitment, Staggered-taxed Payout) DESCRIPTION Provides culturally competent and appropriate behavioral health treatment to students at school districts covered by CCS. The position provides treatment in accordance with the Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR\'s) and the mission and values of CCS. The position works closely with the school and community partners; and is professional in all aspects of service delivery. Additionally, this position assists administration in meeting the behavioral health needs of the community they are based out of. As School Based Counselor you will primarily provide counseling services, including group, individual, prevention, education, and outreach to students within the school district, any alternative school, for higher risk, higher behavior students. QUALIFICATIONS: Education and/or Experience: MHS IV - Either a doctorate degree from an accredited college in social work, psychology or other human service-related field is required, or a master\'s degree with accompanying certification as an Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). MHS III - Requires a master\'s degree from an accredited college in social work, psychology or other human service related field. MHS II w/ Variance - Must possess bachelor\'s degree and be enrolled or willing to enroll in a Master\'s program within 4 months of hire. Certifications: If the employee holds their PhD, then no certification is required. If the employee has a masters\' degree, then they need to have either a LMFT, LPC or LCSW certification and be in good standing. Must have or be able to obtain certification from the Department of Human Services as a Certified Mental Health Investigator. Apply Directly at https://ccswebsite.org/employment/