Mental Health Therapist - Outpatient Treatment Center

Job Details Job Location : Outpatient Exp. Gresham - Gresham, OR Position Type : Full Time Salary Range : $72000.00 - $83000.00 Salary/year Job Shift : Day Job Category : UDS-Other Mental Health Personnel-20c-6 Description Title: Mental Health Therapist - Outpatient Treatment Center Location: Outpatient Treatment Center - 355 NW Division St. Gresham, OR 97030 Schedule: This is an in person position, Monday through Friday 8:30am-5pm. Wage Range: $72,000-$83,000, Salary, Exempt If you are a motivated and dedicated Mental Health Therapist looking for an opportunity to contribute to an organization making a positive impact, we want to hear from you! At NARA NW, you’ll find a supportive work environment where every team member is valued and respected. Whether you’re passionate about healthcare, behavioral health, education, or social services, there’s a place for you to make a meaningful difference. Company Mission: The mission of NARA NW is to provide education, physical, mental health services, and substance abuse treatment that is culturally appropriate to American Indians, Alaska Natives, and anyone in need. About the Company: At NARA NW, we deliver services and support to Native American and Alaska Native communities, helping individuals lead healthier, more fulfilling lives. With over 450 employees across a variety of programs—including medical and dental care, addiction treatment, housing assistance, and enrichment initiatives NARA NW offers numerous opportunities for growth and advancement, all while making a tangible, positive impact on the lives of others. Position Overview: The Mental Health Therapist at NARA NW’s Outpatient Treatment Center provides mental health assessment, treatment planning, and individual and group therapy for individuals in Outpatient substance use disorder treatment. Hours of work are typically 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday with flexibility to meet program needs, including evenings and weekends. What you will do: Provide Mental Health Assessments, individual, and group therapy sessions for clients admitted to the Outpatient Treatment program. Complete written diagnostic assessments and impressions, treatment plans, progress notes, discharge summaries and other documentation timely as required by Oregon Administrative Rules. Adhere to NARA NW standards for direct clinical contact hours. Provide crisis intervention services as needed including referrals and follow up. Provide case management for clients including referrals, follow-up, and outreach services as needed. Participate in Outpatient and Adult Mental Health multi-disciplinary staff meetings, clinical team meetings, clinical supervision meetings, and other meetings as required. Participate in quality assurance activities including chart reviews. Attend and provide relevant training as assigned. Maintain professional credentials. Track client outcomes using feedback informed treatment. Coordinate with NARA NW treatment team members regularly. Qualifications We would like to hear from people that have: Must hold a license (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or psychologist) or associate license with the corresponding licensing board (CSWA, Professional Counselor Associate, LMFT Associate, or Psychologist Resident). Pass a pre-employment or for cause drug tests. Pass criminal background and DMV checks. Mental Health Therapists must be able to pass a CRIMS fingerprinting and background check. Evidence of excellent oral and written communication skills as represented in report writing and presentation of information.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Experience working within the Native American/Alaska Native community. Alcohol and Drug Counseling Certification. Experience working with clients with mental health and/or substance use disorders. What’s in it for you? 14 Paid Holidays: New Years Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Battle of Little Big Horn, Independence Day, Labor Day, Native American Day, Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, day after Thanksgiving, and December 25th! Benefits: Employees working 20 hours or more are eligible for benefits. Benefits are effective from the 1st of the month following the date of hire. Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance through Kaiser Permanente 14 Paid Holidays (Listed Above) 13 Paid Days of Sick Time 13 Paid Days of PTO (Vacation accruals increase with years of service to a maximum of 26 days) $50,000 Life Insurance & AD&D Short Term and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Account Health Spending Account 401(k) with 4% Match Employee Assistance Program Inclement Weather Days (Snow Days) Referral Program- (Up to $1000 Dollars) Public Student Loan Forgiveness -NARA NW is a local 501(c)3 nonprofit, FQHC How to apply: To Quick Apply, go to Careers – NARA NW (naranorthwest.org) Look for the position you want to apply for and submit a resume (Required) and cover letter (Not required), that’s all! Feel free to contact View email address on click.appcast.io if you have any questions or would like to know where your application is in the process. NARA NW is fully committed to supporting sobriety. To support NARA NW in its mission, all employees agree to refrain from illicit drug use, marijuana use, and prescription drug abuse, both on and off the job. In addition, all employees agree to model alcohol sobriety. Modeling alcohol sobriety means not consuming, discussing, or promoting the use of alcohol, on the job, on social media and when in the community where the employee would be likely to be seen by NARA NW clients or community. If in recovery, employees must have been sober/clean for a length of time sufficient to demonstrate that they will be able to remain sober. Consistent with NARA NW’s sobriety policy, all employees, volunteers, interns, and contractors, as applicable, are required to sign a “Drug-Free/Alcohol-Free Workplace Certification Form” and NARA NW “Modeling Sobriety Policy Form” as a condition of employment to confirm that they are aware of this policy and that they agree to comply with it. Violation of this policy will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment. This policy is subject to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and its state counterpart. This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position’s activities and requirements, the agency reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties, as necessary. Preference in hiring is given to qualified Native Americans in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25, US Code, Sections 472 and 473). NARA Northwest is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Within the scope of Indian Preference, all candidates will receive equal consideration. Experience working with Native American/ Alaska Native community is considered a plus. #J-18808-Ljbffr Native American Rehabilitation Association