Bicultural Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA) / Mental Health Specialist - Somali-Speaking Clinician
About The Position
The Department of Psychiatry at OHSU is dedicated to improving well-being through excellent clinical treatment, innovative research, and training future psychiatrists. The Intercultural Psychiatric Program (IPP) specifically provides outpatient mental health care, including case management, group and individual therapy, and medication management support, to individuals whose first language is not English. The IPP team consists of psychiatrists, psychiatric residents, QMHA & QMHP-level clinicians, and administrative staff, serving approximately 1,300 patients. The Bicultural Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA) will work closely with staff psychiatrists within the IPP, utilizing an integrated team model to deliver comprehensive, holistic, and culturally sensitive care to individuals seeking mental health services. This role adheres to Oregon Health Authority Oregon Administrative Rules 309 for Outpatient Mental Health Services.
Requirements
- Fluency in written and spoken English and fluency in written and spoken Somali.
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field OR 3 years of relevant work experience.
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively, understand mental health assessment, treatment and service terminology and apply each of these concepts.
- Implement skills development strategies, and identify, implement and coordinate the services and supports identified in an ISSP.
- Basic skills in word processing and ability to complete reports and other documentation in electronic format.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and fluency in written and spoken English and fluency in written and spoken Somali.
- Demonstrated knowledge of and comfort with the culture of people from other cultures as well as be able to function cooperatively in a multicultural environment.
- A strong patient-service orientation, the interpersonal skills necessary to work effectively in a diverse psychiatric outpatient program and the ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.
- Must be registered as a QMHA with the Mental Health & Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO) or hold QMHA Basic Certification (QMHA-I).
- Registered candidates must meet OAR 309-019-0125 standards for initial qualification for employment in State Approved Mental Health Agencies.
- QMHA-R (registered) candidates must register prior to employment and become fully certified within 2 years.
Nice To Haves
- Two to three years of employment or mental health field as a Bicultural Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA).
- Experience working with immigrants and refugees in a clinical setting.
- Experience delivering culturally appropriate interventions.
- Knowledge of trauma-informed treatments.
Responsibilities
- Provide trauma-informed approach in language and cultural interpretation, individual and group services, and interventions to Somali-speaking psychiatric outpatients.
- Provide clinical case management and other clinical support to Somali-speaking patients and potentially other IPP patients, as specified by the director or manager of IPP clinical services.
- Deliver services as assigned by the supervisor in furtherance of the university’s missions and goals of teaching, research, patient care, outreach, and public service.
Benefits
- Opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
