Mental Health Specialist I, II or III-Closing Date: 11/16/2026

Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians • Eugene, OR

2d • $38 - $43

About The Position

The Mental Health Specialist works within a multidisciplinary team to provide crisis intervention, mental health evaluation and diagnosis, treatment planning, therapy, case management, and group work. All duties and responsibilities are performed in accordance with the Siletz Community Health Clinic’s Mission and Vision statements. The posting includes three levels: I, II, and III, with different licensing and experience requirements.

Requirements

• Mental Health Specialist I: Master’s degree in Psychology, Counseling, or Social Work, and enrollment as a Clinical Social Work Associate (CSWA), Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPC-A), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate (LMFT-A).
• Mental Health Specialist II: Master’s degree in Psychology, Counseling, or Social Work, and licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Psychologist, or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).
• Mental Health Specialist III: Master’s degree in Psychology, Counseling, or Social Work; licensure as an LCSW, LPC, Licensed Psychologist, or LMFT; and at least two years of licensed experience.
• Knowledge of current theories and practices in mental health treatment.
• Knowledge of current theories and practices in addiction and substance-abuse treatment, prevention, and aftercare.
• Knowledge of the community structure, values, culture, and language of the population served.
• Basic computer word-processing and communication skills.
• Ability to organize and conduct group recreational therapy activities.
• Ability to consult and collaborate with Tribal health, education, juvenile justice, and social service staff.
• Ability to plan and organize work and complete accurate, timely documentation.
• Abstinence during employment in this capacity is essential to program effectiveness. Individuals in recovery from alcoholism and/or other drug dependence must affirm that their employment performance has not been impaired by alcoholism or substance abuse over the past two years.
• Valid state driver’s license and insurance, and eligibility to drive a GSA vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis intervention.
• Conduct mental health evaluations and diagnosis.
• Develop treatment plans and provide therapy.
• Provide case management and group work.
• Organize and conduct group recreational therapy activities.
• Consult and collaborate with Tribal health, education, juvenile justice, and social service staff to develop and implement treatment activities for youth and adults.
• Prepare accurate, timely written reports and documentation, including mental health assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, case management records, and discharge plans, in paper form and in the electronic health records system.
• Adhere to all departmental performance standards.

What This Job Offers

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