Mental Health Therapist (Salem, OR)

**Oregon Behavioral Health Loan Repayment Program Qualified Agency**

We are currently hiring a full-time therapist to work with youth, adults and families in our outpatient mental health program. Preference will be given to applicants who are bilingual in English and Spanish.

Compensation: Unlicensed non-bilingual staff: $24/hour wage

• Unlicensed bilingual $25/hour
• Licensed non-bilingual staff: $27/hour
• Licensed bi-lingual staff: $28/hour
• 100% coverage of employee's medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums
• Paid licensure supervision as well as training and CEU's
• Reimbursement of required personal liability insurance
• 3% retirement fund match
• Paid $10,000 life insurance policy
• Generous vacation and sick leave benefits
• Minimum Qualifications: Must meet one of the following:
• Master's degree in Counseling/Counseling Psychology, or Social Work

• If unlicensed, must be a registered intern with OBLPCT or equivalent board or become a registered intern for licensure within 90 days of employment.
• Additional Requirements:
• Valid Oregon driver's license, personal auto liability insurance, and a driving record that permits coverage under the agency's corporate auto liability.

• Must successfully complete a thorough background investigation, including a criminal history check, reference checks, employment history and education verification, or licensing. Arrest and/or conviction of a crime does not automatically disqualify an applicant.

• Demonstrate a working knowledge of the following:
• Normal process of child and adolescent growth and development;
• Dysfunctional families and family systems counseling; and
• Mental and nervous conditions of childhood, adolescence and adults.
• Training, knowledge, and experience demonstrating competence in building and maintaining working relationships with children, adults and families needing intensive family services, mental health services or out-of-home placement.
• Working knowledge of planning for and implementing contact with community resources on behalf of clients.

This is a full time position