Mental Health Therapist 2 (Underfill) - Wraparound

Marion County • Salem, OR

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Marion County requires on-site work. Remote work is not available. Are you interested in helping youth and their families live vibrant and healthy lives? Are you interested in being part of a positive and strength-based team working together to provide quality behavioral health services to our community? If so, we have the job for you! Wraparound (one of our intensive programs within Youth & Family Services) in Salem is hiring a mental health therapist to join our team. The prospective candidate will provide individual and family therapy, conduct mental health assessments, and provide other therapeutic supports such as consultations and coordination of care. This is your opportunity to join a dynamic, diverse team that is dedicated to the Marion County Health and Human Services mission of creating a safe and welcoming environment where all people can access high quality health and human services.

Requirements

• Possession of a Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Recreational Therapy, Music Therapy, Art Therapy or a behavioral science field, or possession of a bachelor's degree in Nursing and licensed by the State of Oregon, or possession of a bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy and licensed by the State of Oregon; OR second year graduate students waivered as QMHP's by the Oregon Health Authority.
• In addition to the educational requirements above, the Mental Health Therapist 2 must have at least one year of full-time, post-Master's degree experience in the behavioral health field.
• Must be either 1) licensed by the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors, 2) licensed by the Oregon Board of Licensed Social Workers or 3) credentialed or registered through the Mental Health and Addiction Counseling Board of Oregon (MHACBO) as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) within the first 30 days of employment.
• Applicants may be required to pass a practical knowledge and skills assessment as part of the interview process.
• Must not be excluded from participation in the federal health care programs (Medicaid, Medicare and other federally funded programs that provide health benefits); AND must not be excluded from participating in federal procurement (Federal Acquisition Regulation) and non-procurement activities (Executive Order No. 12549).
• Must possess a current driver's license in the applicant's state of residence and an acceptable driving history.
• The finalist for this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check; however, conviction of a crime may not necessarily disqualify an individual for this position.
• This is a safety sensitive/special needs position.
• Final candidates selected for this position will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen, including testing for marijuana.
• Operates a motor vehicle; sees using depth perception; sits; stands; moves about the work area; climbs 1 floor of stairs; operates a keyboard; lifts, pushes, pulls, and carries up to 5 lbs.; moves carts weighing up to 5 lbs.; operates a keyboard; speaks with a clear and audible voice; reads a 12 pt. font; and hears a normal speech level; works in areas that may be exposed to heat, cold, smoke, and noise.

Nice To Haves

• Preference will be awarded to candidates who are LCSW, CSWA or eligible for LCSW.
• Qualified candidates will be eligible for licensure supervision if hired.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessments and treatment of individuals and families, including groups; provides crisis assessment and intervention services and related duties as required.
• Provide assessment and treatment services, crisis intervention, and treatment services, including intensive services, to individuals and their families with complex needs and diagnoses and/or to develop and implement specific services in the community.
• Provides level of care determinations and eligibility reviews for youth being referred to the Wraparound Program.
• Provides service coordination to assist families in accessing formal and informal supports and services.
• Consults Wrap teams on cases.
• Participates in team meetings, safety planning, and provides for continuity of care.
• Attends treatment reviews and discharge planning staffings at various settings to develop transition plans for the return of the child to the community.
• Provides Individual and Family therapy to children, adolescents, and Transition Age Youth in Salem and surrounding communities.
• Completes intake mental health assessments, including screening for A/D issues, and an Individual Service Plan.
• Provides case management, assists with making referrals, and develops a safety plan.
• Completes mental health assessments, including screening for A/D issues, for children and youth involved in Juvenile Detention.
• Documents services to meet contract, administrative rule and billing requirements.
• Provides consultation, training, & orientation regarding mental health and co-occurring disorders treatment to team members, student interns, and other professionals.
• Provides services in the community, so driving is required.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• In the event of an emergency, employee makes a reasonable effort to report to work.
• Employee may be required to perform duties outside of their regularly assigned duties.
• Employee may be requested to work an extended or flexible schedule.
• Staff at this response level must complete Incident Command System 100 and 700 on-line or in-person training.

Benefits

• LPC and LCSW licensure supervision
• Qualifying site for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Tuition assistance for employees interested in professional development. Up to $1,500 per year to reimburse for tuition, licensure and/or other educational expenditures.
• Full-time position, which is eligible for overtime.

What This Job Offers

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