Intensive Outreach Therapist (QMHP or Licensed) - TM070

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

11d•$36•Onsite

About The Position

The Intensive Outreach Therapist will provide outreach, intake and mental health assessment services, individual and group therapy for individuals primarily who are homeless or have previously been homeless. This position is to assist client in maintaining enough stability with their housing so they can then focus on higher levels within Maslow’s hierarchy of needs including supported employment services. Hours of work are typically 8:30am to 5pm Monday through Friday with flexibility to meet program needs including evenings and weekends as needed. The position will be primarily in the community as outreach is required with some office hours required as well.

Requirements

Masters degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or psychiatric nursing.
Must be a certified QMHP with the MHACBO board.
Reliable transportation, current driver’s license with a clean driving record, and proof of auto insurance.
Must pass a pre-employment or for cause drug tests.
Must pass criminal background and DMV checks.

Nice To Haves

Dual diagnosis (alcohol & drug and mental health) experience preferred.
LCSW, LPC or LMFT license strongly preferred.
Experience working with the homeless population, severe and persistent mental illness, or psychiatric hospitals preferred.
Experience working within the Native American/Alaska Native community is considered a plus.
Ability to maintain professional boundaries with clients, community, and staff members.
If in recovery, must have a minimum of two years sobriety/clean time.

Responsibilities

Provide intakes and mental health assessments for clients receiving supportive housing services at NARA NW.
Provide individual and group therapy sessions.
Support clients in moving towards employment services if appropriate.
In collaboration with supportive housing staff, provide practical help and supports, mentoring, advocacy, coordination, side by side individualized support, problem solving, direct assistance and supervision to help clients obtain the necessities of daily living including medical and dental health care; legal and advocacy services; financial support such as entitlements (SSI, SSDI, veterans’ benefits); housing subsidies; money-management services (e.g. payee services); and transportation.
Serve as consultant and liaison with referral sources, other NARA NW staff, 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.
In collaboration with supportive housing staff, provide case management for clients including referrals, follow up, and outreach services as needed.

Benefits

14 Paid Holidays: New Years Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Battle of Little Big Horn, Independence Day, Labor Day, Native American Day, Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, day after Thanksgiving, and December 25th!
Employees working 20 hours, or more are eligible for benefits. Benefits are effective from the 1st of the month following the date of hire.
Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance through Kaiser Permanente
14 Paid Holidays (Listed Above)
13 Paid Days of Sick Time
13 Paid Days of PTO (Vacation accruals increase with years of service to a maximum of 26 days)
$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 -NARA NW is a local 501(c)3 nonprofit, FQHC