Elementary School Based Therapist (20 Hours/Week)

Chdinc; La Grande (OR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

First month rent assistance

Pro-rated benefits package

Generous time off

Job summary

Center for Human Development, Inc. seeks a part-time School Based Mental Health Therapist to provide therapeutic supports and care coordination for students and families in the school setting. The role includes occasional crisis coverage and services at Central Elementary School in La Grande, Oregon.

The organization offers relocation assistance up to $1,750 and up to $1,000 toward first month rent, with a focus on work-life balance, flexible schedules, and generous time off.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a social sciences field required.
• Two years of relevant mental health experience.
• State licensure or willingness to pursue licensure.
• All Master level QMHPs must be credentialed as a mental health investigator or willing to pursue credentialing.
• Knowledge of mental health treatment practices, including motivational interviewing, assessment, treatment plans and diagnoses, and crisis counseling.
• Knowledge of computer basics.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and pass background checks.
• If masters degree not yet obtained, candidate must be enrolled with credit requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic supports and care coordination to students and families in the school setting.
• Occasionally provide access or crisis coverage as needed.
• Serve students at Central Elementary School.

Skills

Mental health treatment

Motivational interviewing

Assessment

Crisis counseling

Computer basics

Driver's license

Licensure pursuit

QMHP credentialing

Education

Master's degree in social sciences

Job description

Center for Human Development, Inc. is seeking a part-time School Based Mental Health Therapist Therapist (20 hours/week) to provide therapeutic supports and care coordination to students and families within the school environment. This position will occasionally provide access or crisis coverage as needed and will provide services to Central Elementary School.

CHD WILL PAY UP TO $1,750 IN RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AND UP TO $1,000 TOWARDS FIRST MONTH RENT!

Come work and play in one of the most scenic valleys in the United States. CHD is located at the eastern base of the Blue Mountains, one of Oregon's largest and oldest mountain ranges. Enjoy unlimited year-round outdoor recreation. Join us and be a part of team that makes a difference in the community we serve. CHD values work-life balance and offers flexible schedules and generous time-off.

The Requirements:

• Master's degree in a social sciences field required.*
• Two years of relevant mental health experience.
• State licensure or be willing to pursue licensure.
  
• All Master level QMHP’s must be credentialed as a mental health investigator or willing to pursue credentialing.
• Knowledge of practices, principles and philosophy of mental health treatment, including motivational interviewing, assessment, treatment plans and diagnoses, and crisis counseling.
• Knowledge of computer basics.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and pass all criminal history check requirements and drug screenings.
• *If masters degree has not been obtained, to be considered for this position you must be attending school and have at least 30 credits based on quarter completed, or 20 credits based on semester completed

The Benefits:

Part-time position with attractive benefit pro-rated package that includes medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D insurance, long-term disability insurance, excellent retirement benefit with generous contribution to 401k after orientation, Professional Development Plan, gym discounts, and more. Paid time off includes 1 day of sick time accrued each month, 1 day of vacation time accrued each month (increases with years of service), 10 paid holidays each year, and one month paid renewal leave every 7 years! Qualified as a NHSC loan repayment site.

The Area:

Tired of the rat race? La Grande, Oregon is a small town in Eastern Oregon that offers fresh air, a strong community presence, virtually no traffic, and lots of outdoor recreation in the surrounding Blue Mountains. Enjoy hiking, horseback and mountain bike trails, and ATV access at Mt. Emily Recreation Area, bird watching at Ladd Marsh, picnics along the Grande Ronde River, inland links style golf courses and more. Home of Eastern Oregon University.

The Center for Human Development, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. We assure you that your opportunity for employment with CHD depends solely on your qualifications.