Mental Health Clinician - School Based

What We Will Do For You

• 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, 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
• 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

Who We Are Looking For

• 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
• 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
• LCSW, LMFT, LPC, or QMHP-C in the State of Oregon is preferred; eligibility for licensure, or working toward licensure, in Oregon is required
• Must have a current driver license, car insurance, and consistent access to a reliable vehicle