Associate Mental Health Therapist, culturally-informed
About The Position
Our therapists care about individual and community growth. They support client health and wellness in their work and are passionate to conduct individual and family therapy sessions using evidence-based practices such as cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, solution-focused, narrative, emotion focused therapy, family systems. Assess clients' mental health needs and develop personalized treatment plans. Complete risk assessments and provide crisis intervention support as needed. Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, such as psychiatrists and social workers, to provide comprehensive care. Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records in compliance with legal and ethical standards. Stay informed about current research and best practices in the behavioral health field. This work is profound, requiring robust foundations. Many of our clients have experienced cultural trauma and want to connect with therapists who may understand their origin story.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in counseling, social work, or a related field
- Valid Oregon license/certificate to deliver mental health care
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge and ability to serve Black/African, Latino/Hispanic, and/or Native/Indigenous populations from a racial trauma lens
- Willingness to work with clients who ascribe to religious/spiritual beliefs as protective factors
Responsibilities
- Conduct individual and family therapy sessions using evidence-based practices such as cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, solution-focused, narrative, emotion focused therapy, family systems.
- Assess clients' mental health needs and develop personalized treatment plans.
- Complete risk assessments and provide crisis intervention support as needed.
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, such as psychiatrists and social workers, to provide comprehensive care.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records in compliance with legal and ethical standards.
- Stay informed about current research and best practices in the behavioral health field.
Benefits
- Clear, Supportive supervision
- Intentional Flexible Employee Scheduling!
- Average of 240 hours per year of PTO
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Time
- Paid Holidays
- Practical case consultations
- Medical & Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Employee Discount Program
- Robust, organized system for managing client care
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Retirement Planning (401K)
- $1000 annual reimbursement for Professional development
- Relational, Collaborative Staff!
- Rich work-life balance!
- Stimulating staff gatherings!
- Growth and development opportunities
- Compensation: Base Salary Plus Commission
- Opportunity to grow and scale your income
- Guaranteed base salary every pay period
- Additional earning potential with every billable session completed
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
