Mental Health Clinician / Therapist (Bilingual)

Family Building Blocks in Salem, OR is seeking to hire a Mental Health Clinician / Therapist who speaks both English and Spanish. You would typically work Monday-Friday, 8 am to 5 pm. Do you have a degree in counseling, marriage and family therapy, social work, psychology, or a closely related field? Do you want to help children and families? If so, keep reading!

As a Mental Health Clinician / Therapist, you will earn a competitive starting salary of $58,000/year + DOE plus bilingual differential pay for English/Spanish bilingual employees. We also offer medical, dental, vision, employer-paid basic group life insurance, paid time off, volunteer paid time off, inclement weather time off, paid holidays (Christmas Eve is included if it falls on a workday), and discounted rates for cell phone plans for Verizon and T Mobile. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today!

ABOUT FAMILY BUILDING BLOCKS

Family Building Blocks is a non-profit organization that serves children and families with the mission to keep children safe and families together. All parents want the best for their children. That is why we offer support for parents to form strong bonds with their children and increase their readiness for the future. We focus on prevention and partner with families with the greatest needs to provide high-quality, critical, and voluntary services.

Our employees are the most valuable asset we have. In return for their hard work and dedication, we offer competitive pay and generous benefits. Our dedicated and loving employees also enjoy working and thriving in a positive, collaborative, and supportive work environment where we strongly support work-life balance. We also create opportunities for team self-care practices and challenges, plus occasional festive and creative competitions.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A BILINGUAL MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN / THERAPIST

Your education in counseling, marriage and family therapy (MFT), social work, or psychology coupled with your patient demeanor assists you in providing unparalleled therapy for our clients. You provide individualized, family-centered, trauma-informed, and evidence-based Mental Health services that focus on the strengths of children, parents, and families served. You meet one-on-one with clients and are sure to establish strong, trusting relationships.

By conducting screenings and assessments, you are able to identify children and families who need additional target interventions early. As you diagnose and treat them, you provide support to develop and promote healthy attachment and bonding, overcome trauma, and attain/support appropriate developmental milestones. You also serve as a resource for other Family Building Blocks programs. Your rewarding career is founded upon providing the tools necessary for our clients to improve their Mental Health and build strong family relationships.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in counseling, marriage and family therapy, social work, psychology, or a closely related field
• Must meet State of Oregon Administrative Rule requirements for a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) and possess, or work toward, MHACBO certification as a QMHP-C unless already pursuing licensure through another counseling/social work profession's board
• At least 6 months of experience conducting assessments, diagnosis, and treatment planning acquired through internship or employment
• Bilingual English/Spanish
• Ability to pass a background check and drug test

Are you passionate about improving the lives of others through therapy? Do you have strong communication skills? Are you organized and able to balance a varied caseload? Can you work effectively with people of diverse cultures, ages, and economic backgrounds? If so, you may be the bilingual Mental Health Clinician / Therapist we're looking for!

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

If you are bilingual, have a degree in counseling, marriage and family therapy, social work, psychology, or a related field, and are ready to build a better world, apply now with our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application.

Location: 97305