Mental Health Therapist - Portland Public Schools - CF024

Native American Rehabilitation Assoc. of the NW•Gresham, OR

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Mental Health Therapist – Portland Public Schools provides comprehensive behavioral health services to children, adolescents, and families in Portland Public Schools, NARA Northwest outpatient clinics, and community-based settings. This position conducts mental health screenings, assessments, diagnoses, treatment planning, and provides individual, group, and family therapy utilizing evidence-based, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed approaches. The therapist collaborates with families, school personnel, community partners, and multidisciplinary treatment team members to support client well-being and treatment goals. Additional responsibilities include crisis intervention, care coordination, referrals, discharge planning, and follow-up services.

Requirements

Master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or a related behavioral health field.
Current Oregon licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Psychologist, or equivalent behavioral health license; OR certification as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) through MHACBO.
Knowledge of behavioral health assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, crisis intervention, and clinical documentation practices.
Ability to effectively engage and provide therapeutic services to children, adolescents, families, and multidisciplinary treatment team members.
Ability to maintain professional boundaries, confidentiality, and ethical standards of practice.
Valid driver's license, current automobile insurance, acceptable driving record, and ability to meet NARA Northwest's driving requirements, including insurability under the organization's automobile insurance policy.
Must pass a pre-employment or for cause drug tests.
Must pass criminal background and DMV checks.

Nice To Haves

Experience working within the Native American/Alaska Native community preferred.
Experience working in behavioral health, social services, healthcare, education, school-based services, or a related human services field preferred.
Experience working with children, adolescents, and families preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct mental health screenings, assessments, diagnoses, and treatment planning for children, adolescents, and families receiving services through Portland Public Schools, NARA Northwest outpatient programs, and community-based settings.
Provide individual, group, and family therapy utilizing evidence-based, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed treatment approaches, including play therapy and other developmentally appropriate interventions as indicated.
Conduct risk assessments, safety planning, and crisis intervention services for clients experiencing behavioral health crises.
Collaborate with families, school personnel, community partners, medical providers, and multidisciplinary treatment team members to coordinate care and support client treatment goals.
Provide parenting support, psychoeducation, referrals, care coordination, discharge planning, and follow-up services to promote successful treatment outcomes.
Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation, including assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, discharge summaries, and other records in accordance with organizational policies and applicable regulatory requirements.
Provide mentorship, training, and onboarding support to new clinicians, including opportunities for shadowing, consultation, and knowledge sharing as assigned.
Participate in quality assurance activities, community outreach, program development, and professional training activities as assigned.
Provide behavioral health consultation, education, and training to school staff and community partners as needed.

Benefits

Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance through Kaiser Permanente
15 Paid Holidays
13 Paid Days of Sick Time
13 Paid Days of PTO (Vacation accruals increase with years of service to a maximum of 26 days)
$50,000 Life Insurance & AD&D
Short Term and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Account
Health Spending Account
401(k) with 4% Match
Employee Assistance Program
Inclement Weather Days (Snow Days)
Public Student Loan Forgiveness