Therapist – Adult Outpatient (License not required)
About The Position
The Therapist provides clinical, recovery-focused services to clients with mental illness and substance abuse problems, when present. The role includes performing diagnostic assessments, formulating diagnoses, and developing and updating individual treatment plans with clients and members of the treatment team. The Therapist provides clinical direction to program staff, uses appropriate evidence-based practices, documents services, and incorporates Feedback Informed Treatment (FIT) into client care. On-the-job training and supervision for FIT are provided. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Annual equivalent pay is $82,492 to $102,876, prorated by FTE. Employees licensed in Oregon as an LCSW, LMFT, or LPC receive a $3.00-per-hour license differential, equivalent to an additional $6,240 per year, prorated by FTE. Clinical supervision and training, continuing education opportunities, and support for licensure are available. The role may be eligible for relocation reimbursement and loan repayment. Applicants must upload a resume and cover letter. Bilingual Spanish skills are a plus; a premium is paid to employees who conduct business in Spanish and provide approved language-proficiency certification at the specified level. Applicants cannot have received services from Options for Southern Oregon within the previous 12 months. The employer provides equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination and harassment.
Requirements
- Master's degree in a behavioral science.
- Understanding of co-occurring disorders and related experience.
- Must be a QMHP on the Mental Health & Addictions Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO) registry, meet eligibility qualifications to register with MHACBO, be registered as a licensure intern with the State of Oregon, or be licensed in Oregon as an LMFT, LCSW, LPC, or clinical psychologist.
- Ability to use email, compose documents, save and locate documents electronically, and learn the employer's Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Must pass state-required background and DMV checks.
- Valid Oregon driver's license and satisfactory driving record.
- Ability to work independently and flexibly under general supervision.
- Must not have received services from Options for Southern Oregon within the last 12 months.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with substance abuse treatment for dually diagnosed clients is preferred.
- Bilingual Spanish skills are a plus; employees must conduct business in Spanish and provide approved language-proficiency certification at the required level to qualify for the language premium.
- Proficiency in Word and other Microsoft Office applications is preferred.
- Oregon licensure as an LCSW, LMFT, or LPC qualifies for the license differential.
Responsibilities
- Manage an appropriate-sized caseload, based on additional responsibilities, client acuity, and agency need.
- Provide counseling to clients with mental illness and substance abuse problems, when present.
- Screen clients and perform assessments and assessment updates.
- Develop and update individual treatment plans in collaboration with clients and the treatment team.
- Develop and maintain therapeutic client relationships, adhering closely to client-directed services.
- Complete timely and accurate documentation, including diagnostic assessments and treatment plans, using appropriate psychosocial terminology and meeting or exceeding billing criteria; may serve as primary chart manager and must adhere to OARs and standards of care.
- Assess symptoms, manage immediate crises involving danger to self or others, and implement crisis intervention plans when necessary.
- Implement treatment-plan goals using program-specific evidence-based practices.
- Provide clinical direction to QMHA-level staff, including case managers, skills trainers, and mental health associates.
- Collaborate with community resources to support clients' social development, housing, employment and income resources, and medical coverage.
Benefits
- Family medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Long-term disability coverage
- 403(b) plan with 6% match
- Generous paid time off, accruing up to 208 hours annually based on FTE and available for use as accrued
- 11 paid holidays annually
- Clinical supervision and training
- Continuing education opportunities
- Relocation reimbursement may be available
- Professional development and support for licensure
- Loan repayment may be available
- Premium for qualifying Spanish-language skills
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
