Mental Health Therapist (Licensed/Unlicensed/Associate)

Morrison Child and Family Services • Portland, OR

136d • $31 - $40

About The Position

The Mental Health Therapist (MHT) provides outpatient mental health and/or substance use treatment services for children, adolescents, and their families, in a clinic setting. The responsibilities of the MHT include assessments, treatment planning, individual, family, and group therapy. Therapists work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and represent the organization and its values.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or related field.
• Experience working with children and adolescents in a mental health, social services, educational, or other related setting.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in Spanish, both written and spoken.
• Current Oregon or other state Licensed Mental Health Professional.
• Two years direct treatment experience with children and/or adolescents in a mental health setting.

Responsibilities

• Provides individual, group, and family therapy services.
• Completes all clinical documentation in accordance with state, federal and organizational requirements, with an emphasis on collaborative documentation.
• Provides case management and coordinates referrals to community resources.
• Assists clients with completion of necessary paperwork to facilitate access to services and funding sources essential to completion of the established plan of care.
• Recognizes personal strengths and limitations, feelings and needs.
• Verbally and non-verbally de-escalates crisis situations in a manner that protects dignity and integrity.
• Uses scheduled supervision constructively, seeks feedback to improve performance, and accepts and utilizes feedback to improve outcomes.
• Models safe language and demonstrates appropriate boundaries with peers, clients, and families.
• Intervenes and provides support when staff, clients or families are unsafe with language or behaviors.
• Is present and punctual for work and/or meetings.
• Works well within a team environment, sharing workload, credit, and opportunities.
• Demonstrate a commitment to developing a thorough knowledge and application of the Sanctuary model and other organizational policies & practices.
• Participate in staff development, in-services, and training related to workplace effectiveness.
• Model professional behaviors and implement improvements to business practices with awareness of their impact in a trauma-informed behavioral healthcare organization.
• Completes other duties as assigned to ensure successful operation of program/department.

Benefits

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employer-Paid Life
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees