Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) / Spanish Speaking Cultural Clinician

Oregon Health & Science University•Portland, OR

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About The Position

The Department of Psychiatry at OHSU focuses on providing excellent clinical treatment, leading innovative research, and offering hands-on training. The Intercultural Psychiatric Program (IPP) specifically provides outpatient mental health services to culturally specific community members, including case management, individual and group therapy, and medication management support for individuals in Oregon whose primary language is not English. IPP employs a multidisciplinary team serving a large and diverse patient population.

Requirements

Native or native-like fluency in Spanish both written and spoken.
Graduate degree in psychology; OR Graduate degree in social work; OR Graduate degree in recreational, art, or music therapy; or OR Graduate degree in a behavioral science field.
QMHP must demonstrate the ability to conduct an assessment, including identifying precipitating events, gathering histories of mental and physical health, alcohol and other drug use, past mental health services and criminal justice contacts, assessing family, cultural social and work relationships, and conducting a mental status examination, complete a five-axis DSM diagnosis, write and supervise the implementation of a Service Plan and provide individual, family or group therapy within the scope of their training.
Must be registered as a QMHP with the Mental Health & Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO) or hold QMHP-C Certification.
Registered candidates must meet [OAR 309-019-0125(010)] standards for initial qualification for employment in State Approved Mental Health Agencies.
QMHP-R (registered) candidates must register prior to employment and become fully certified within 2 years.
Cultural awareness of refugee and immigrant experiences, including respect for the diverse historical and cultural contexts across Latin American regions.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and fluency in written and spoken English and fluency in written and spoken Spanish.
Demonstrated knowledge of and comfort with culture of people from other cultures as well as be able to function cooperatively in a multi-cultural environment.
Good command of Windows-based applications, including basic MS Word skills, and typing 40 wpm.
A strong customer-service orientation, the interpersonal skills necessary to work effectively in a diverse psychiatric outpatient program, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment.
Exceptional cross-cultural skills.
OAR 309-019-0125 - Specific Staff Qualifications and Competencies QMHPs must demonstrate the ability to conduct an assessment, including identifying precipitating events, gathering histories of mental and physical health, substance use, past mental health services and criminal justice contacts, assessing family, cultural, social and work relationships, and conducting a mental status examination, complete a DSM diagnosis, write and supervise the implementation of a Service Plan and provide individual, family or group therapy within the scope of their training.

Nice To Haves

Previous employment experience in social services and/or mental health field as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP)
Two-year employment experience in social services and/or mental health field as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP)
Doctoral degree may be substituted for employment experience.
Coursework in graduate-level clinical supervision.
Experience working with immigrants and refugees in a clinical setting.
Coursework and/or experience delivering evidence-based interventions (IFS, CBT, DBT).
Knowledge of trauma-informed treatments.
The candidate must hold an active Oregon clinical license (LCSW, LPC, or LMFT) and maintain licensure throughout employment, or obtain licensure within six (6) months of hire.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with IPP psychiatrists and clinical staff within an integrated team-based model to deliver coordinated, comprehensive, and culturally responsive care.
Provide services in a manner that prioritizes whole-person wellness and supports access to mental health treatment in a linguistically and culturally appropriate environment.
Demonstrate cultural responsiveness and humility in working with Spanish-speaking communities, particularly individuals and families who are refugees, asylees, or immigrants from Latin American and Caribbean regions.
Utilize evidence-based interventions; provide individual, family, and group counseling; conduct intake and assessment activities; perform case management; engage in outreach; provide skills training; and facilitate connections to community resources.
Offer culturally and linguistically responsive interpretation or communication support to staff psychiatrists and other mental health professionals.
Deliver clinical case management and related support services to culturally specific patients.
Deliver all services using a trauma-informed framework.
Participate in an outreach-based pre-treatment program serving community members, providing support, guidance, and advocacy through short-term case management and stabilization services.
Coordinate holistic services to support health outcomes; connect individuals and families to community resources; support navigation of healthcare systems; assist with access to basic needs such as housing, food, clothing, employment, and education; and provide skills-based interventions.
Engage in ongoing community outreach by building collaborative relationships with referral partners, participating in community events and resource fairs (including occasional evening or weekend participation), and conducting culturally responsive engagement in community and health-focused settings.
Perform duties as assigned by the supervisor and contribute to organizational priorities related to clinical care, outreach, education, and community service.