Mental Health Counselor / Behavioral Health Consultant (Licensed)

About the role

Northwest Human Services is a non-profit organization providing a range of services including advocacy, quality healthcare, and social services in Marion and Polk counties. The organization focuses on serving uninsured individuals, families, the homeless, and migrant workers with a mission to provide compassionate and professional medical, dental, psychiatry, mental health, and wraparound services.

Responsibilities

• Mental Health Counselor:
  • Provide mental health services to individuals, couples, families, and groups, including assessment, treatment planning, and ongoing treatment.
  • Support clients with mental health, co-occurring, and complex needs while helping improve functioning and progress toward treatment goals.
  • Complete timely clinical documentation and participate in required clinical supervision in alignment with organizational, regulatory, and licensure standards.
• Behavioral Health Consultant:
  • Provide brief, focused behavioral health interventions for medical patients experiencing emotional, behavioral, mental health, co-occurring, or chronic condition-related concerns.
  • Engage in same-day access appointments, warm handoffs, walk-ins, and consultation with medical providers and clinic staff.
  • Support patients in reducing behavioral barriers to care, increasing self-management skills, and improving overall wellness and health outcomes.

Qualifications

• Must have appropriate credentials and level of training and licensed as an LCSW in the state of Oregon or have a master’s degree in counseling and be licensed (LPC/LMFT), or doctoral level education in Clinical Psychology (PsyD/PhD) and appropriate licensing and credentialing.
• Must have graduate course work in theory, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health and dual diagnosis disorders.
• Must have experience working with persons who have mental health issues and those who are in emotional distress.
• Demonstrate proficiency using DSM-5-TR, DSM V, and ICD-10.
• Candidates with experience in a medical clinic are preferred.

Benefits

• Healthcare insurance plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Group Life: Short-Term & Long-Term Disability 100% paid by employer
• 403(b) retirement plan with 2% of employer contribution and up to 3% employer match
• Flex Spending Account
• PTO - 10 hours a month for FT positions 40 hrs./wk. up to 20 hours monthly as your tenure grows
• 7½ paid holidays each year + 2 paid floating holidays for FT positions
• Continuing Education & Training Benefits
• Employee Healthy Living Program – Gym Membership & Smoking Cessation

Summary of Additional Benefits for Providers

• Retention Bonus Plan
• Malpractice Liability Insurance Policy
• CME Reimbursement & up to 5 Days CME Pay
• LICENSE, DEA & BOARD CERTIFICATION RENEWALS
• EMDR training and consultation provided at agency cost

Why Join NWHS?

At Northwest Human Services, your work matters! Join a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving the health and well-being of underserved and resilient communities. Be part of a compassionate, forward-thinking team that values collaboration, inclusion, and innovation in delivering exceptional services and community support.

To Apply

If you are interested in joining a team that makes a difference in the lives of many, apply online at: Employment (northwesthumanservices.org)