ACT Therapist

Benton County•Corvallis, OR

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Are you passionate about making a real impact in the lives of individuals with mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders? If you thrive in dynamic, community-based environments and want to go beyond traditional office-based roles, this is the opportunity for you! Join our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team, where flexibility, creativity, and compassion are at the heart of our approach. About the ACT Team Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) is an evidence-based, client-centered service model that provides comprehensive, community-based mental health treatment and support. We believe in delivering care where it’s needed most—out in the community, where our clients live, work, and interact. ACT provides highly integrated services from a multidisciplinary team of professionals, including mental health clinicians, medical staff, and substance use experts. We work with adults (ages 18 and over) who have Serious and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI) and often experience co-occurring substance use disorders. These individuals may face significant barriers to accessing traditional treatment settings. ACT’s goal is to support clients by bringing services directly to them—whether it’s in their homes, shelters, or other familiar settings—helping them integrate into their communities and lead independent lives. Job Summary As a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) on the ACT Team, you will play a pivotal role in providing recovery-oriented, crisis, and therapeutic case management services to individuals with severe mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders. You will offer services both in individual and group settings, using evidence-based clinical practices, harm reduction strategies, and trauma-informed care to help clients move toward stability and independence. This position is key to delivering intensive, community-based mental health services. Your role will include: Mental health assessments and service planning tailored to individual client needs Crisis intervention and management for clients experiencing acute episodes Community outreach to engage clients where they live, work, and socialize Collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team of professionals to deliver integrated services Evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address mental health challenges Cultural competence in working with diverse populations, ensuring services are inclusive and accessible to all Click here or a complete list of the duties, responsibilities and physical requirements of this position. About Us At Benton County Behavioral Health, we are committed to serving all residents of Benton County. We take pride in fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive work environment for our team members and clients alike.

Requirements

Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or closely related field
One year of health experience providing mental health services (for HCP42 level)
Two years of health experience providing mental health services (for HCP43 level)
Must be registered as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) with Mental Health & Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO) or be able to obtain certification within 6 months of hire
PsyD, LCSW, LPC, LMFT or equivalent licensure (for HCP43 level)
A master's degree is required with the exception of a bachelor's degree in nursing or occupational therapy.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted. Candidates must have at least 6 months of actual work experience to be considered as equivalent.
Hiring is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
Valid Oregon driver's license.
This position requires driving and may require use of a personal vehicle.

Responsibilities

Mental health assessments and service planning tailored to individual client needs
Crisis intervention and management for clients experiencing acute episodes
Community outreach to engage clients where they live, work, and socialize
Collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team of professionals to deliver integrated services
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address mental health challenges
Cultural competence in working with diverse populations, ensuring services are inclusive and accessible to all

Benefits

Training and Licensure support
$1,000 annual Training Budget available
Reimbursement for Licensure fees or MHACBO certification available
Generous time off to maintain a healthy work-life balance
11 Paid Holidays + 2 Floating Holidays + 8 hours of vacation accrual every month + sick leave
Vacation accrual increases with years of service.
$0 Health Insurance Premium!
Medical, Dental and Vision - cover your eligible family members without additional premium.
County contributes up to $1,900 per year to your Health Savings or Health Reimbursement account
Health Savings Account funds roll over from year to year
Dependents up to age 26 are covered!
Generous employer paid contributions towards retirement
After 6 months of employment: The County makes a retirement contribution of 6% of your salary towards Oregon PERS!
The County makes a deferred compensation 457b plan contribution of 1.5% of your salary!
A free and award-winning wellness program
Monetary incentives and cool prizes
100% employer-paid coverage for AD&D ($100,000), Life ($50,000), and Long-Term Disability coverage.
Supplemental plans are available at reasonable rates!
Eligible for two salary raises within your first year as long as your performance is in good standing!