Mental Health Therapist
Company: Oregon Employment Department
Location: salem
Posted on: May 3, 2021
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Job Description:
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Options Counseling and Family Services supports the health, safety,
equity, and well-being of our clients, families, employees, and
communities. Our Work Options Counseling and Family Services
provides family preservation, behavioral health services, and other
family supports to families and individuals in 11 Oregon counties.
Options providers use a family centered approach, in which the
family's knowledge of their own strengths and needs is the primary
resource. Benefits Options offers many benefits for our full-time
employees (full-time is any employee working 30 hours per week or
more). A list of all our benefits can be found on our website,
here: Highlights + Options pays 100% of the cost to cover employees
for medical, dental, vision, basic term life, accidental death and
dismemberment, and long-term disability + 403b retirement plan with
an agency match + Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) funded by
Options to reimburse employees for a percentage of medical expenses
related to employees' deductible + Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
and Dependent Care Expense accounts are available + Generous Paid
Time-Off (PTO) policy that allows employees to earn up to four
weeks in the first year of employment + Employee Assistance Program
(EAP), 100% funded by Options Position Details Due to the COVID-19
pandemic, the majority of our office-based positions have the
option of being done remotely General Description: The Mental
Health Therapist provides individual and family therapy to adults
and their families. Work includes assessment, diagnosis, treatment
planning, ongoing individual services, and crisis related services.
They will provide case management and consultation with PCPs,
parole/probation officers, drug and alcohol providers, DHS Child
Welfare, self-sufficiency programs, and other community partners.
Some evening and weekend hours may be required. Eligible clients
may be self-referred or referred by County Mental Health, DHS Child
Welfare and Self Sufficiency, or the client's PCP. The majority of
our clients use the Oregon Health Plan, but we do accept some
private insurance. Authorization for services may be required from
the Coordinated Care Office (CCO) or other payer source. The ideal
candidate will have experience and preference working with an adult
population (aged 17+). Excellent computer and time management
skills. Enjoy working in a team environment. Required
Qualifications: Master's or doctorate degree in counseling,
psychology, social work, or related field. Knowledge and/or
experience providing mental health services, including assessment
and diagnosis, to adults and families. Must be computer proficient
with Microsoft Word, Excel, and record keeping software preferred.
Must have respectful, open, accepting attitude toward clients and
their families. Must be able to qualify as a Qualified Mental
Health Professional (QMHP) and be eligible for licensure. Preferred
Qualifications: Knowledge of the impact of trauma and experience
working with disadvantaged and high-risk individuals, including
work with incest, sexual abuse, drug and alcohol abuse and domestic
violence. Experience with, or knowledge of, serious and persistent
mental illness. Strong understanding of available community
resources and supports. 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, but may also provide services in the community, medical
offices and/or in the client's home + Develop and implement
treatment plans, defining specific goals and objectives, and revise
as needed 25% - Documentation + Maintain accurate and current
client records, including timely Service Plans, authorization Job
Classification: Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social
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employment outlooks, skills, training programs, related
occupations, and more. Compensation Salary: Not Provided Job
Requirements Experience Required: See Job Summary Education
Required: None Minimum Age: N/A Gender: N/A
Keywords: Oregon Employment Department, Salem , Mental Health Therapist, Other , salem, Oregon
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