Mental Health Clinician - Residential

Residential Therapist

Annual equivalent of $82,492 to $102,876 (prorated by FTE). If licensed in Oregon (LCSW, LMFT, LPC) this position would include a $3.00/hr license differential that is equivalent to an additional $6,240 per year (prorated by FTE).

Attention Candidates: Please upload both your resume and a cover letter.

Benefits include:

• Family medical, dental, long-term disability, 403(b) plan with 6% match, and more.
• Generous paid time off policy. (Annual accrual up to 208 hours - based on FTE status and available to use upon accrual). Plus, 11 paid holidays annually.
• Clinical supervision and training is provided along with continuing education opportunities.
• This position is eligible for relocation reimbursement, as well as professional development and support for licensure.

Overview

Located in a residential treatment facility (SRTF) program for adults with mental-health disorders and co-occurring disorders. The Residential Therapist provides clinical recovery-focused services to clients with serious persistent mental illness (SPMI) and co-occurring disorders, helping to ensure the smooth running of the unit and a high level of responsiveness to clients' clinical needs.

Responsibilities

Performs diagnostic assessments and formulates diagnoses. Develops individual service plans in conjunction with the client and members of the treatment team. Completes service plan updates and assessment updates. Works in collaboration with the program manager. Provides direct mental health services including, but not limited to, psychotherapy, behavioral health counseling, and/or mental health skills training to individuals or groups of individuals. Successful candidate may be asked to provide these services in-house, in the community, or other sites as deemed appropriate and therapeutic.

Qualifications

Candidate must possess a Master's degree in a behavioral science, an understanding of co-occurring disorders, trauma and related experience.

Must be a QMHP on the Mental Health & Addictions Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO) registry.

OR

Meet eligibility qualifications to register with MHACBO (please visit for more information)

OR

Must be registered as a licensure intern with the State of Oregon or be licensed in Oregon as an LMFT, LCSW, LPC or clinical Psychologist.

In order to avoid potential conflict of interest, applicants for this position cannot have received services from Options for Southern Oregon within the last 12 months.

Candidates must be able to use e-mail, compose documents, save and locate documents electronically, and learn to use our Electronic Health Record (EHR) system. Proficiency in Word and other MS Office applications preferred.

Must pass state-required background and DMV checks; possess a valid OR driver's license and a satisfactory driving record. Candidate must be able to work independently and flexibly, under general supervision.

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