Mental Health Therapist

Job Details

Job Location

HQ Eugene - Eugene, OR

Position Type

Full Time

Salary Range

$59250.00 - $82810.70 Salary / year

Job Shift

Day

Job Category

Nonprofit - Social Services

Description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer at recruiting@options.org to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Options Counseling and Family Services, founded in 1991 in Florence, Oregon, has since expanded to serve fourteen counties in western Oregon. Headquartered in Eugene, we provide quality mental health and family preservation services to diverse communities. Committed to supporting health, safety, and empowerment.

Benefits

Options offer these benefits to our full-time employees (full-time is any employee working 30 hours per week) company-paid health / vision and dental, long-term disability, and life insurance; for a full list of all benefits, please view our website :

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they have every one of the qualifications as described. We are most interested in finding the best candidate and our hiring processes are centered on assessing candidates based on diverse experience. Please let us know if you have questions.

Qualifications

General Description :

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.

Required Qualifications :

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.

Preferred Qualifications :

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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

65% - Direct Client Services

• 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

25% - Documentation

10% - Other duties

Working Conditions :