Behavioral Health Clinician - Specialized

Responsibilities

• Conducts intake and comprehensive mental health assessments concluding with the formulation of a DSM-V-TR diagnosis and an initial treatment plan.
• Interviews clients and/or parents/guardian to obtain a complete bio-psychological history and other pertinent information.
• Interprets the assessment results to client and/or parents/guardian in understandable lay-person language, minimizing the use of the psychological “jargon”.
• Collaborates with client and/or parent/guardian in developing an individualized treatment plan with clearly stated measurable goals and objectives.
• Affirms a therapeutic relationship and evaluates progress toward goals with clients and/or parents/guardians.
• Conducts individual, group, and family therapy as specified in the individualized treatment plan.
• Implements appropriate therapeutic interventions (e.g. play therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, psychoeducation, teaching coping/relaxation skills, parent education/training, family therapy, etc.).
• Consults and collaborates with outside agencies, internal staff, and school staff (student support team of IEP meetings, parent/teacher conferences, and brief/informal parent or teacher contacts) to best meet the social and emotional needs of the client.
• Provides ongoing case management, as needed.
• Refers client and family to supportive services to supplement treatment and counseling.
• Partners closely with their behavioral health support specialist who can provide students with skills training services in the school setting to support work occurring in therapy.
• Provides resources to clients, parents, and teachers and makes referrals to other providers when necessary.
• Demonstrates calmness and rational thinking in crisis intervention and collaborate with school and SBHC staff to best meet the needs of children in crisis.

Qualifications

• Education: Master's degree in social work, psychology, marital and family therapy, or clinical mental health counseling.
• Licensure: Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) OR a Registered Clinical Social Work Associate (CSWA), a Professional Counselor Associate (PCA) or a Marriage & Family Therapy Associate (MFTA) with the State of Oregon (we provide clinical supervision).
• Experience: One year of demonstrated clinical experience in the treatment of mental and emotional disorders. Experience working with at-risk children and families, preferably in a school environment. Skilled at using electronic health records as applicable to area of work (EPIC).
• Skills: Excellent interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills. Skills to intervene and promote reconciliation, compromise and positive outcomes in difficult interactions.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Voluntary Accident, Short Term Disability, and Critical Illness Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with Available Company Match
• Licensure Renewal Fees Organization Paid
• Standard Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Wellness Programs Such as Cooking, Zumba, Yoga, and Gardening
• Personal and Professional Development Seminars
• Relocation Reimbursement of up to $5000
• Equity Statement