Mental Health Clinician (Multilingual)

Lutheran Community Services Northwest•Gresham, OR

14d•Hybrid

About The Position

Lutheran Community Services NW is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving communities throughout Washington, Oregon, and Idaho with a wide range of services for individuals of all ages and backgrounds. All LCSNW team members will contribute to our mission of partnering with individuals, families and communities for health, justice and hope. As part of the Multicultural Counseling team, this position will oversee clinical management and direct assistance in gaining access to services, coordination of care, and linkage to appropriate services. Also responsible for providing supervision and quality assurance to clinical staff as well as management of referrals, screening, assessment and treatment planning as well as clinical coverage as needed.

Requirements

Fluency in English and Ukrainian
Master’s degree granted by an accredited institution in Counseling, Art Therapy, Social Work, Psychology, or closely related field.
LPCA or QMHP, LPC, LCSW, CSWA
Meets LCSNW criminal background clearance requirements and other job-relevant clearances as required by the State or program
Clearances: Standard LCSNW criminal clearance, including national sex offender, ORCHARDS, SAM/OIG required.

Nice To Haves

Thrives in a diverse and multicultural environment
Exceptional commitment to serving and advocating for diverse and marginalized populations
Travels between worksites occasionally
Works in a variety of settings, including and not limited to LCSNW office locations, partner agency and community-based settings, client home/community settings, outdoor settings in varying weather conditions, and faith-based settings such as churches

Responsibilities

Provide culturally appropriate, trauma-informed counseling to individuals, families, and groups
Maintain active case load including case notes and records in alignment with the agency’s documentation standards
Conduct mental health screenings and assessments to determine treatment needs and referrals to medication management or other adjunctive services (e.g. support group, peer support, case management)
Apply evidenced-based practices in treatment
Collaborate with consumer supports, including family members, partner agencies, and others as indicated on an ongoing basis
Demonstrate awareness and sensitivity in the delivery of client services as it relates to the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of the populations served
Model and encourage direct, professional communication among staff members, and facilitate development of a positive staff support network

Benefits

A 30 per hour work week to ensure work/life balance
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefits
Employer-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance coverage at no cost to you
Up to 2 weeks of vacation in your first year (based on hours worked)
Up to 2 weeks of sick leave (based on hours worked)
12 paid agency recognized holidays
2 floating holidays
403(b) retirement plan with employer matching (eligibility applies)
Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
Potential eligibility for Student Loan Forgiveness through our 501(c)(3) nonprofit status