Mental Health Therapist

Options Counseling and Family Services•Salem, NE

4d•$59,151 - $82,811•Hybrid

About The Position

The Mental Health Therapist provides individual, family, and group therapy to children, adults, and families. They may also provide case management and consultation with PCPs, schools, ODHS Child Welfare and Self Sufficiency programs, and other community partners. Clients are self-referred or referred through partnerships with local schools, primary care physicians, hospitals, or ODHS Child Welfare or Self Sufficiency. Options accepts both commercial insurance and Oregon Health Plan.

Requirements

Masters or doctorate degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or related field.
Must be able to qualify as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) and be eligible for registration as an associate (Social Work Associate, Professional Counselor Associate, Marriage and Family Associate), a Psychology Resident or licensure in the State of Oregon.
Knowledge and/or experience providing mental health services, including assessment and diagnosis, to children, families, and/or adults.
Must be computer proficient.
Must have respectful, open, accepting attitude toward clients and their families.
Must be able to pass a ODHS background check.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the impact of trauma and experience working with individuals and families from a systemic lens.
Knowledge of best practice methods of treatment for serious and persistent mental illness and the impacts of co-occurring disorders.
Strong understanding of evidence-based practice and the role of feedback informed treatment.
Experience with record keeping software preferred.

Responsibilities

Interview client to obtain information concerning family history or other assessment information
Conduct mental health assessments for children and adults, including DSM-V diagnosis
Provide therapy and case management services in the office or through telehealth
Develop and implement treatment plans, defining specific goals and objectives, and revise as needed
Maintain accurate and current client records, including timely Service Plans, authorization requests, and service notes within the electronic client record (ECR), and sign documents to meet federal and state regulatory standards
Coordinate access and provision of services from multiple agencies, including establishing service linkages, advocating for service needs, and obtaining entitlements based on mental or emotional disability
Work closely with psychiatrists, psychiatric nurses to coordinate treatment
Coordinate case activities with treatment team partners including, when applicable, ODHS/Child Welfare, primary care physicians, schools, and others
Refer client to supportive services to supplement treatment and counseling as appropriate
Make requests for authorization for services to the local Coordinated Care Organization (CCO) as required
Coordinate with ODHS and the local CCO regarding referrals as directed
Attend and participate in regular clinical supervision (minimum of two times a month) and team meetings, as directed
Remain current on relevant research and evidenced based practices
Report suspected child abuse and neglect
Maintain client confidentiality according to state guidelines