Mental Health Therapist 2 - Oregon State Hospital, Salem Campus

State of Oregon • Salem, OR

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This position involves providing primary case management for mentally, emotionally, or behaviorally impaired patients under the supervision of professional staff. The role includes designing and teaching classes in treatment specialty areas, providing behavioral therapy, participating in basic patient care, offering security and escort services, and contributing to the general therapeutic atmosphere of the work unit. The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

Requirements

• Three years of experience working with people with behavioral illness or histories or physically impaired clients.
• An associate or a bachelor’s degree in social science (such as social work, human services, psychology, child development, gerontology, health, or health education) may be substituted for one year of the required experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in the mental health field.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Experience in milieu management.
• Ability to manage stressful situations.
• Possess basic computer skills and be willing to learn new technologies as they are introduced into the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary case management for a group of mentally, emotionally or behaviorally impaired patients under the supervision of professional staff.
• Design, teach and evaluate classes in a treatment specialty area such as criminality or addiction.
• Provide behavioral therapy to patients.
• Participate in the basic care and treatment of patients.
• Provide security and escort services for patients.
• Contribute to the general therapeutic atmosphere of the work unit.

Benefits

• Excellent, low-cost medical, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family.
• Optional benefits like life insurance, disability coverage, deferred compensation, and FSA options for health and childcare.
• Generous paid time off: 11 holidays, 3 personal days, monthly sick leave, and vacation accrual starting at 8 hours/month.
• Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Retirement security through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).
• Training and development opportunities to grow your career with the State of Oregon.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree