Mental Health Clinician

WHAT WE WILL DO FOR YOU

We provide resources, tools, and care that allow you to focus on what matters most: delivering Health, Justice, and Hope to the communities we serve.

• A comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and peace of mind
• A 37.5 per hour work week to ensure work/life balance
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefits to keep you and your loved ones healthy
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance coverage at no cost to you
• Up to 2 weeks of vacation in your first year (based on hours worked)
• Up to 2 weeks of sick leave (based on hours worked)
• 12 paid agency recognized holidays
• 2 floating holidays to use your way
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching (eligibility applies)
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
• Potential eligibility for Student Loan Forgiveness through our 501(c)(3) nonprofit status

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

Provide culturally mindful mental health treatment services to children, youth, adults and families experiencing mental health conditions

Conduct mental health screenings and assessments to determine treatment needs

Diagnose students utilizing most current DSM format

Facilitate consumer participation in the development of treatment plans based on consumer strengths

Maintain timely case notes and records in alignment with the agency’s documentation standards

Apply evidenced-based practices in treatment

Collaborate with consumer supports, including family members, partner agencies, and others as indicated on an ongoing basis

Approach responsibilities with a high degree of flexibility, including the ability to shift quickly from various tasks based on the needs of the consumer and the schools served

Provide culturally appropriate, trauma-informed counseling to individuals, families, and groups

Provide support to consumers and their families during times of crisis

Participate in required supervision, staff, IEP, 504, and problem-solving team meetings, as well as professional development opportunities that may be located throughout the county

Model and encourage direct, professional communication among staff members

Demonstrate awareness and sensitivity in the delivery of client services as it relates to the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of the populations served

Stay up to date in knowledge and skills in the field

HOW YOU WILL BE A GREAT FIT

• Must have good communication, teamwork, and organizational skills
• Must have mature work habits with the ability to work without supervision
• Requires strict adherence of HIPAA standards in the office workspace to ensure confidentiality
• Ability to read, write and speak English is required; bilingual in English and Spanish a plus
• Master’s degree granted by an accredited institution in Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, Social Work, Psychology, or closely related field is required
• Must meet State of Oregon Administrative Rule requirements for a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) and possess, or work toward, MHACBO certification as a QMHP-C unless already pursuing licensure through another counseling/social work profession’s board
• Successful completion of a background check through DHS and the FBI is required
• Cannot be excluded from participation in any federal healthcare programs (Medicaid, Medicare, and other federally funded programs that provide health benefits)
• Previous experience conducting assessments, diagnosis, and treatment planning acquired through internship or employment is preferred
• Must not be prohibited from entering school grounds or classrooms for any reason