What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Therapist position at Options Counseling and Family Services?
Job Details
About Options
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Options Counseling and Family Services, founded in 1991 in Florence, Oregon, has since expanded to serve fourteen counties in western Oregon. Headquartered in Eugene, we provide quality mental health and family preservation services to diverse communities. Committed to supporting health, safety, and empowerment.
Benefits
Options offer these benefits to our full-time employees (full-time is any employee working 30 hours per week) company-paid health/vision and dental, long-term disability, and life insurance; for a full list of all benefits, please view our website: https://options.org/careers/benefits.
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they have every one of the qualifications as described. We are most interested in finding the best candidate and our hiring processes are centered on assessing candidates based on diverse experience. Please let us know if you have questions.
Description/Qualifications
General Description:
The Mental Health Therapist provides individual, family, and group therapy to children, adults, and families. They may also provide case management and consultation with PCPs, schools, ODHS Child Welfare and Self Sufficiency programs, and other community partners. Clients are self-referred or referred through partnerships with local schools, primary care physicians, hospitals, or ODHS Child Welfare or Self Sufficiency. Options accepts both commercial insurance and Oregon Health Plan.
Required Qualifications:
- Master's or doctorate degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or related field.
- Must qualify as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) in Oregon.
- Experience in mental health services for children, families, and/or adults.
- Computer proficiency required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with trauma's impact and systemic approaches.
- Experience in treating serious mental illnesses and co-occurring disorders.
- Proficiency in evidence-based practices and feedback-informed treatment.
- Previous use of record-keeping software preferred.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
65% Direct Client Services
- Conduct client interviews for assessment purposes.
- Perform mental health assessments, including DSM-V diagnosis, for both children and adults.
- Deliver therapy and case management services in-office or via telehealth.
25% Documentation
- Maintain accurate client records, including timely Service Plans and service notes in the electronic client record.
- Coordinate services from various agencies, advocating for client needs and obtaining entitlements.
- Collaborate with psychiatrists and psychiatric nurses to ensure coordinated treatment.
10% Other Duties
- Participate in regular clinical supervision and team meetings.
- Stay updated on relevant research and evidence-based practices.
- Report suspected child abuse and neglect, ensuring client confidentiality is maintained.
Working Conditions:
- Extended periods of sitting or standing, phone work, and therapy sessions
- Mobility and dexterity required to assist clients and handle job functions.
- Ability to manage clients exhibiting challenging behaviors.
Salary
- Unlicensed:
- $58,400 - $81,760/yr.
- Licensed:
- $64,200 - $89,880/yr.
* Options Counseling and Family Services complies with the Oregon Equal Pay Act. To support pay equity within the agency, salaries are calculated based on qualification and/or years of experience.
Salary : $58,400 - $81,760
