Mental Health Therapist: School-Based

Description
Mental Health Therapist (School Based) - Portland Outpatient
Portland, OR
Full Time, Full Benefits
FLSA: Exempt/Salaried- 10 month
JOB SUMMARY:
The Mental Health Therapist provides outpatient Mental Health and/or substance use treatment services for children, adolescents, and their families, in a school setting. The responsibilities include assessments, treatment planning, individual, family, and group therapy. Therapists work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and represent the organization and its values.
Licensure supervision is available! Training in alcohol and drug services is also possible if interested, as is working toward CADC credentialing.
**This is a 10 month position, active only during a school year.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides services for school-based programs; individual, group, and family therapy. Completes all clinical documentation in accordance with state, federal and organizational requirements.
• Applies knowledge of the local Mental Health system and collaborates with partners such as Coordinated Care Organizations, Department of Human Services, Wraparound principals, school districts, hospitals, and other Mental Health providers.
• Provides case management and coordinates referrals to community resources. Assists clients with completion of necessary paperwork to facilitate access to services.

Education and Work Experience:
A typical background for the person who can fulfill the duties of this position is as follows:

• Master's level degree in psychology, social work, counseling or related field.
• Experience in a Mental Health setting providing therapy to children and families.
• Must be able to meet QMHP requirements under State of Oregon MHDD Division's Administrative rules.

Valued Experience:

• Bilingual in Spanish, both written and spoken
• Current Oregon or other state Licensed Mental Health Professional
• Two years direct treatment experience with children and/or adolescents in a Mental Health setting

Other Requirements

• Pass a DHS criminal history background
• If driving for position, must meet agency driving requirement

Starting Pay Range:
Unlicensed MHT: $29.43 - $31.29 per hour ($61,215 - $65, 083/year)
Bilingual (Spanish): $32.02- $34.06 ($66,600-$70,845/year)
Licensed MHT: $32.05 - $34.33 ($66,664 - $71,406/year)
Licensed MHT (Bilingual Spanish): $34.88- $37.36 ($72,550 - $77,708/year)
Why join us?

• Growth Opportunities- Morrison values its employees and provides leadership training to see our employees thrive and grow. Promotion from within is encouraged and seen throughout the organization.
• Benefits and Perks - Extensive benefit package includes medical, dental and vision coverage. Company provided Life and Long-Term Disability. Paid vacation and sick time.
• We make a difference in our community - At Morrison we provide a comprehensive continuum of Mental Health, substance abuse and prevention and education services for youth, from birth through age 21. We work with families and communities to make a difference in every child's life.
• Student Loan Forgiveness Options- Morrison is a non-profit Mental Health organization so working with us, you could qualify for student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. At Morrison, Qualified Mental Health Professionals may also qualify for student loan repayment.
• Are you looking for a place where you can complete your licensure? As one of our highly qualified Mental Health Counselors, you will provide trauma-informed, compassionate, and professional Mental Health counseling services to individuals, couples, families, and groups across a broad range of socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds, with availability of supervision to complete licensure.

Program: Outpatient Services
Morrison Child and Family Services delivers outpatient Mental Health services to children, ages birth through 18. At the core of our work is a belief in the importance of acknowledging strengths and creating resilience in each child. Our skilled clinicians collaborate with each child and their support system to identify a treatment approach that addresses the child's Mental Health symptoms and leads to improved functioning in all areas of the child's life. We strive to provide culturally responsive services and respect the values and unique perspectives of all our clients.
At Morrison we celebrate diversity. Through our commitment to equity and inclusion, we support our communities to move beyond disparity and oppression and work with compassion, integrity, and dedication to social justice through the implementation of goals and policies. We strive to create an inclusive and anti-racist organization by ensuring that racial identity will not determine or predict the quality of trauma-informed care a child receives; to that effect, we're looking for candidates who can provide culturally-appropriate care or possess the ability to hold each other and yourself accountable to the diversity and uniqueness of all individuals within Morrison, our clients and our community stakeholders.
Morrison employees are offered a variety of plans to help address their health and welfare needs, as well as the needs of their families. Many of these benefits are paid in whole, or in part by Morrison and others are offered as a voluntary option to be paid for by the employee through payroll deductions. Our comprehensive benefits package includes Medical, Prescription, Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employer-Paid Life, AD&D and LTD, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). In addition to these plans, employees may purchase additional voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, critical illness and accident coverage through Unum.