Intensive Mental Health Therapist (QMHP/Licensed) - TM072

Native American Rehabilitation Assoc. of the NW • Portland, OR

8d • $34 - $42 • Onsite

About The Position

The Intensive Mental Health Therapist will provide intake and assessment services, individual, group, and family therapy, referrals and follow-up services for individuals with severe and persistent mental health concerns and other clients as needed. Hours of work are typically 8:30 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday with flexibility to meet program needs including evenings and weekends.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related field.
• Must be a certified QMHP with the MHACBO board or hold a license (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or psychologist) or associate license with the corresponding licensing board (CSWA, professional counselor associate, LMFT Associate, or Psychologist resident).
• Experience working with severe and persistent mental illness, assertive community treatment, supported environments, or psychiatric hospitals required.
• Must pass a pre-employment or for cause drug tests.
• Must pass criminal background and DMV checks.

Nice To Haves

• Two years paid experience as a Mental Health Specialist, dual diagnosis experience preferred.
• LCSW, LPC or LMFT, licensed psychologist license strongly preferred.
• Alcohol and Drug Counseling Certification preferred.
• Experience working within the Native American/Alaska Native community is considered a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide intakes and assessments for clients admitted to the Bear Lodge treatment program.
• Provide individual and group therapy sessions.
• Serve as consultant and liaison with referral sources and treatment providers.
• Complete written diagnostic assessments and impressions, treatment plans, progress notes, discharge summaries and other documentation timely as required.
• Provide crisis intervention services as needed including referral and follow up.
• Participate in community mental health awareness and community outreach programs of NARA NW.
• Provide case management for clients including referrals, follow up, and outreach services as needed.
• Participate in Bear Lodge multi-disciplinary staff meetings, clinical team meetings and other meetings as required.
• Participate in quality assurance activities including chart reviews.

Benefits

• Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance through Kaiser Permanente
• 15 Paid Holidays
• 13 Paid Days of Sick Time
• 13 Paid Days of PTO
• $50,000 Life Insurance & AD&D
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Spending Account
• 401(k) with 4% Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Inclement Weather Days (Snow Days)
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level