Mental Health Therapist, On-Call #1585

LifeWorks Northwest - Cornelius, OR

- Entry Level

Cornelius, OR

Social Assistance

About the position

LifeWorks NW's Mountaindale program provides residential substance abuse services for women who are pregnant or have children under 9 years of age. The Mental Health Therapist assesses and diagnoses adults experiencing mental health issues and behavioral problems in an outpatient setting. Provide appropriate treatment and/or consultation with care providers about treatment options. This position is based out of LifeWorks NW's Mountaindale site.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for client evaluation including initial intake interview, formulating diagnosis, identifying appropriate treatment services.
• Collect information about individuals or clients, using interviews, case histories, observational techniques, and other assessment methods.
• Analyze data such as interview notes, and reference manuals to identify symptoms and to diagnose the nature of clients' problems.
• Identify psychological, emotional, or behavioral issues and diagnose disorders, using information obtained from interviews, tests, records, and reference materials.
• Provide referral services to clients and their families, e.g., institutional living, health, mental health services, employment services, etc.
• Develop therapeutic treatment plans based on clients' interests, abilities, strengths and needs.
• Counsel individuals, groups, or families to help them understand problems, define goals, and develop realistic action plans.
• Coordinate/collaborate with physicians, staff, families, caregivers, etc.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of counseling or treatments and the accuracy and completeness of diagnoses.
• Document and maintain client records in electronic healthcare system within 24 hours of meeting with client.
• Provide training to staff, caregivers, and family regarding issues of mental health, addiction and behavior management.
• Provide crisis intervention.
• Check e-mail/voice mail throughout the day when working responding appropriately.
• Participate in regular individual and team meetings with supervisor.

Requirements

• Valid and active QMHP credential certification through MHACBO or a valid and active status (licensed or registered intern) with an approved Oregon licensing board.
• Master's degree in area of specialization directly related to work performed; or a bachelor's degree in nursing or occupational therapy and licensure through the State of Oregon or QMHP.
• More than 1 year experience in broad range of clinical interventions and mental health assessment specific to the client population.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct an assessment including identifying precipitating events, gathering histories of mental and physical health, alcohol and other drug use, past mental health services, and criminal justice contacts.
• Demonstrated knowledge of treatment methods for individual, family and group therapy to address chemical dependency and/or mental health problems.
• Compliance with federal and state confidentiality rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of community resources and treatment agencies enabling appropriate referrals for specific client needs.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills and ability to provide culturally-competent treatment services to diverse client populations.
• Good computer skills including a functional knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and Word.

Nice-to-haves

• May require LCSW or LPC.
• Knowledge of medications commonly used by client population.
• May require access to a car and ability to drive between sites or in the community.

Benefits

• Starting hourly pay of $29.92.
• Opportunity to work in a supportive environment focused on recovery and relationships.