Posted in Nonprofit - Social Services 19 days ago.
Type: Full-Time
Location: Salem, Oregon
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Vision Statement
Options Counseling and Family Services supports the health, safety, equity, and well-being of our clients, families, employees, and communities.
Mission Statement
In partnership with members of the communities we serve, Options Counseling and Family Services promotes safety, healing, and empowerment for individuals and families.
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: https://options.org/careers/benefits/
Highlights:
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.
General Description:
The Bilingual Mental Health Therapist (Spanish/English) provides individual and family therapy to children and their families in an office setting. They will provide case management and consultation with PCPs, schools, ODHS Child Welfare and Self Sufficiency programs, and other community partners. Eligible clients may be self-referred or referred by schools, County Mental Health, ODHS Child Welfare and Self Sufficiency, or the clients PCP. Authorization for services may be required from the Coordinated Care Office (CCO) or another payer source. Some evening and weekend hours will be required.
Required Qualifications:
Bilingual, English/Spanish (applicants will have to pass a Spanish language assessment). 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 licensure. Knowledge and/or experience providing mental health services, including assessment and diagnosis, to children and families. Ability to incorporate child-based therapies into treatment is required, as our core client population age between the ages of 5-15. Must be computer proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and record keeping software. Must have respectful, open, unbiased, accepting attitude toward clients and their families.
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of parenting skills/techniques and child development, and experience working with disadvantaged individuals and high-risk families, including work with incest, sexual abuse, drug and alcohol abuse, and domestic violence and trauma. Experience in play therapy, sand tray, and other child-based therapies. Strong understanding of available community resources and supports.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
65% - Direct Client Services
25% - Documentation
10% - Other
Working Conditions:
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