Bilingual Program Supervisor Mental Health Clinician

Lutheran Community Services Northwest; McMinnville (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

37.5 hr work week

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Disability insurance (short & long‑тер

Life insurance at no cost

Vacation 2 weeks in first year

Sick leave 2 weeks

12 paid holidays

2 floating holidays

403(b) retirement plan with employer匹配

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Student loan forgiveness potential

Job summary

Lutheran Community Services NW seeks a Latinx Program Supervisor/Mental Health Clinician to support the outreach program, maintain clinical caseload, and ensure contract performance. The role emphasizes culturally competent, trauma-informed care in a bilingual setting.

You will work with the Mental Health Management team to ensure smooth program operations, collaborate with families and community partners, and uphold budgetary expectations within contracts.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, Social Work, Psychology, or closely related field; degree to be completed within 6 months.
• Must have excellent communication in English and Spanish (bilingual).
• Current counseling certification/licensing in Oregon or progress toward license in next 6 months.
• Must meet QMHP requirements per Oregon rules and pursue MHACBO QMHP-C certification if needed.
• Experience facilitating groups; proficiency with Word, Excel, Credible preferred.
• Knowledge of Oregon Administrative Rules Service and Documentation Standards.
• Experience in data collection, analytics and reporting.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent time management; HIPM confidentiality standards in office.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mental health screenings and assessments in the Latinx Outreach Program.
• Diagnose mental health conditions based on DSM criteria.
• Develop treatment plans with client strengths.
• Provide culturally appropriate, trauma-informed counseling to individuals, families, and groups.
• Apply evidence-based practices in treatment.
• Collaborate with client support, family members, and partner agencies.
• Represent the agency in the community.
• Coordinate with Mental Health Management for program operations and billing interfaces.
• Maintain relationships with referents and community partners.
• Identify and manage strategies for program efficiencies and contract performance.
• Act as clinical support for the peer support specialist and work toward supervision.
• Monitor Latinx Outreach Program budget and contract fulfillment.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Group facilitation

Data collection & analytics

HIPM compliance

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Contract & program management

Education

Master’s degree in Counseling or related field

QMHP certification/licensing in Oregon

Tools

Credible

Word

Excel

Job description

Lutheran Community Services NW is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving communities throughout Washington, Oregon, and Idaho with a wide range of services for individuals of all ages and backgrounds. All LCSNW team members will contribute to our mission of partnering with individuals, families and communities for health, justice and hope.

WHAT WE WILL DO FOR YOU:

As an employer of choice, we’re deeply committed to supporting our employees, because when you’re empowered, our mission thrives. We provide resources, tools, and care that allow you to focus on what matters most: delivering Health, Justice, and Hope to the communities we serve. We’re proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and peace of mind

• A 37.5 per hour work week to ensure work/life balance
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefits to keep you and your loved ones healthy
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance coverage at no cost to you
• Up to 2 weeks of vacation in your first year (based on hours worked)
• Up to 2 weeks of sick leave (based on hours worked)
• 12 paid agency recognized holidays
• 2 floating holidays to use your way
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching (eligibility applies)
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
• Potential eligibility for Student Loan Forgiveness through our 501(c)(3) nonprofit status

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

All LCSNW team members will contribute to our mission of partnering with individuals, families and communities for health,justiceand hope. The Latinx Program Supervisor/Mental Health Clinician is responsible for assisting with the internal operations of the Latinx outreach program including monitoring the compliance with applicable governing rules and regulations. In addition to maintaining a clinical caseload this position is responsible for ensuring contract requirements and performance expectations are being exceeded or met by staff and interns in the Latinx outreach program.

• Conduct mental health screenings and assessments to individuals in the Latinx Outreach Program determine treatment needs

• Diagnosing mental health conditions based on client reports utilizing most current DSM format

• Facilitate client participation in the development of treatment plans based on client strengths

• Provide culturally appropriate, trauma-informed counseling to individuals, families, and groups

• Apply evidenced-based practices in treatment

• Collaborate with client support, including family members, partner agencies, and others as indicated

• Represent the agency in the community.

• Work closely with the Mental Health Management team to ensure the smooth operations of the Latinx Outreach program, including interfacing with billing and reception staff.

• Maintain positive working relationships with referents and community partners (Unidos, the Latinx Advisory Council, etc. as it relates to the Latinx Outreach Program)

• Work with the Mental Health Management team to identify and manage strategies and procedures for program efficiencies and contract performance.

• Act as a clinical support for the Culturally specific peer support specialist and move to supervising the position in the next 12 months.

• Help monitor and ensure that the Latinx Outreach Program operates within its budget and fulfills the expectations outlined in its contracts.

HOW YOU WILL BE A GREAT FIT:

• Master's degree granted by an accredited institution in Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, Social Work, Psychology, or closely related field or ability to obtain degree within 6 months is required.

• Must have excellent communication skills with the ability to read, write, and speak English and Spanish Bilingual (English and Spanish).

• Current counseling certification and licensing in thestate of Oregon ormaking progress toward securing an Oregon license in the next 6months .

• Must meet State of Oregon Administrative Rule requirements for a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) andpossess, or work toward, MHACBO certification as a QMHP-C unless already pursuing licensure through another counseling or social work profession's licensure board.

• Experience facilitating groups gained through employment or internship, is a plus.

• Proficiency in Word, Excel and Credible is required

• Working knowledge of the Oregon Administrative Rules Service and Documentation Standards (309-19-0135 to 309-19-0140) is required

• Experience in data collection, analytics and reporting

• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills

• Excellent time management skills

• Requires strict adherence of HIPM standards in the office workspace to ensure confidentiality

• Professional experience working in the mental health field.

• Program management or supervision skills are highly desired.

• Experience working with and organizing diverse communities.

• Standard LCSNW criminal clearance, including national sex offender. Motor vehicle records, valid driver’slicenseand auto insurance arerequired.

Thank you! We sincerely appreciate your interest in joining the Lutheran Community Services NW team and thank all applicants for taking the time to apply. While we’re unable to respond to every candidate individually, please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Lutheran Community Services NW is deeply committed to our mission of Health, Justice and Hope in all aspects of our work. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to help us build a stronger, more compassionate community.