Mental Health Clinician (Bilingual Spanish)

Mental Health Therapist, Bilingual (Spanish) Program : Outpatient Reports to : Clinical Supervisor/Manager FLSA Status : Exempt/Salaried Location : Beaverton, OR Job Type : Full Time Salary Unlicensed Mental Health Therapist, Bilingual Spanish: $34.59/hr – $38.07/hr (71,900/yr – 79,100/yr) Licensed Mental Health Therapist, Bilingual Spanish: $36.67/hr – $40.36/hr (76,200/yr – 83,900/yr) Job Summary The Mental Health Therapist (MHT) provides outpatient mental health and/or substance use treatment services for children, adolescents, and their families in a clinic setting. Responsibilities include assessments, treatment planning, individual, family, and group therapy. The MHT works as part of a multidisciplinary team and represents the organization and its trauma‑informed values. In‑house Licensure supervision toward LCSW, LPC, and LMFT is provided! Duties & Responsibilities Provides individual, group, and family therapy services. Completes all clinical documentation in accordance with state, federal and organizational requirements, with an emphasis on collaborative documentation. Provides case management and coordinates referrals to community resources. Assists clients with completion of necessary paperwork to facilitate access to services and funding sources essential to completion of the established plan of care. Recognizes personal strengths and limitations, feelings and needs. Verbally and non‑verbally de‑escales crisis situations in a manner that protects dignity and integrity. Uses scheduled supervision constructively, seeks feedback to improve performance, and accepts and utilizes feedback to improve outcomes. Models safe language and demonstrates appropriate boundaries with peers, clients, and families. Intervenes and provides support when staff, clients or families are unsafe with language or behaviors. Is present and punctual for work and/or meetings. Works well within a team environment, sharing workload, credit, and opportunities. Is aware of Morrison Compliance Program including Compliance Officer, Compliance Standards of Conduct, and Employee Compliance Hotline. Understands Compliance Standards of Conduct and signs attestation document. Completes all assigned compliance, HIPAA, client privacy, and fraud, waste, and abuse training. Knows how to report any client privacy or fraud, waste, or abuse concerns. Demonstrates a commitment to developing a thorough knowledge and application of the Sanctuary model and other organizational policies & practices. Participates in staff development, in‑services, and training related to workplace effectiveness; models professional behaviors and implements improvements to business practices with awareness of their impact in a trauma‑informed behavioral healthcare organization. Completes other duties as assigned to ensure successful operation of program/department. Competencies Demonstrates clinical skills and knowledge appropriate to the mental health treatment of children birth to 18 (e.g., DSM‑5, general counseling skills, therapeutic interventions). Implements intervention strategies consistent with client information and goals. Behaves professionally (demeanor, dress, language, commitments). Demonstrates the ability to recognize professional limitations and seeks supervision when appropriate. Acknowledges and respects all individuals and demonstrates openness to providing trauma‑informed responsive care and treatment to clients and their families. Demonstrates knowledge and skill in assessing suicide risk factors and facilitating screening and triage. Demonstrates sufficient knowledge to support clients experiencing a mental health crisis including de‑escalation techniques and facilitating access to appropriate crisis services. Understands and complies with mandatory reporting requirements. Uses developmentally appropriate and trauma‑informed approach to follow agency protocol for assessment and intervention. Required Position Qualifications Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or related field. Experience working with children and adolescents in a mental health, social services, educational, or other related setting. Bilingual in Spanish, both written and spoken. Must clear a language proficiency test in Spanish. Preferred Position Qualifications 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 Able to pass a comprehensive criminal history background investigation. For Positions That Require Driving Must hold valid driver’s license— Oregon or Washington within 30 days of hire. If driving personal vehicle, must maintain minimum auto insurance policy. Working Conditions Environment: Clinical offices, community settings, Morrison Residential, administration buildings, public locations, and social service sites. Breaks and meals are subject to interruption. Maintains universal precautions and remains alert to the environment to address potential violence, exposure to disease, biohazards, noise, and contaminants. Mental Demands: Work assigned is diverse and may involve addressing new and unique circumstances. The work may be unpredictable and disrupt planned tasks, requiring flexible time management. Physical Demands: Ability to remain calm and emotionally available serving youth, adults and/or families who have experienced trauma. Proficient with office equipment and physical movement. Ability to perform physical interventions if needed in accordance with program and training. Physical dexterity for reaching, stooping, and repetitive wrist and hand motions. Benefits Medical, Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employer‑Paid Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Long‑Term Disability, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Morrison is a Joint Commission and Sanctuary accredited non‑profit organization committed to trauma‑informed care. The agency is an affirmative action plan employer and uses E‑Verify to determine employment eligibility after an offer is accepted. Applications will be reviewed as received. Morrison reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any point during the posting period. #J-18808-Ljbffr Morrison Child and Family Services