Mental Health Clinician (Multilingual)

Lutheran Community Services Northwest; Gresham (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Holidays

Floating holidays

403(b) match

EAP access

Student loan forgiveness

Job summary

Lutheran Community Services NW seeks a clinician to oversee clinical management and direct access to services, coordinating care and referrals across partners.

You will supervise clinical staff and ensure quality assurance while working across office, community, and faith-based settings to deliver culturally competent care.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Counseling, Art Therapy, Social Work, Psychology, or closely related field.
• Licensure: LPCA, QMHP, LPC, LCSW, CSWA.
• Fluency in English and Ukrainian.
• Willingness to travel between worksites.
• Experience serving diverse and marginalized populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide culturally appropriate, trauma-informed counseling to individuals, families, and groups.
• Maintain active caseload with case notes and records.
• Conduct mental health screenings and referrals to medication management or other services.
• Apply evidenced-based practices in treatment.
• Collaborate with consumer supports and partner agencies.
• Demonstrate awareness of cultural and socioeconomic characteristics in service delivery.
• Model professional communication and support staff networks.

Skills

Trauma-informed counseling

Multicultural experience

English & Ukrainian fluency

Education

Master's degree in Counseling/Art Therapy/Social Work/Psychology

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 30 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

All LCSNW team members will contribute to our mission of partnering with individuals, families and communities for health, justice and hope. As part of the Multicultural Counseling team, this position will oversee clinical management and direct assistance in gaining access to services, coordination of care, and linkage to appropriate services. Also responsible for providing supervision and quality assurance to clinical staff as well as management of referrals, screening, assessment and treatment planning as well as clinical coverage as needed

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

• Provide culturally appropriate, trauma-informed counseling to individuals, families, and groups
• Maintain active case load including case notes and records in alignment with the agency's documentation standards
• Conduct mental health screenings and assessments to determine treatment needs and referrals to medication management or other adjunctive services (e.g. support group, peer support, case management)
• Apply evidenced-based practices in treatment
• Collaborate with consumer supports, including family members, partner agencies, and others as indicated on an ongoing basis
• Demonstrate awareness and sensitivity in the delivery of client services as it relates to the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of the populations served
• Model and encourage direct, professional communication among staff members, and facilitate development of a positive staff support network

HOW YOU WILL BE A GREAT FIT:

• Fluency in English and Ukrainian
• Master's degree granted by an accredited institution in Counseling, Art Therapy, Social Work, Psychology, or closely related field.
• LPCA or QMHP, LPC, LCSW, CSWA
• Thrives in a diverse and multicultural environment
• Exceptional commitment to serving and advocating for diverse and marginalized populations
• Travels between worksites occasionally
• Works in a variety of settings, including and not limited to LCSNW office locations, partner agency and community-based settings, client home/community settings, outdoor settings in varying weather conditions, and faith-based settings such as churches
• Meets LCSNW criminal background clearance requirements and other job-relevant clearances as required by the State or program

Clearances: Standard LCSNW criminal clearance, including national sex offender, ORCHARDS, SAM/OIG required.

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.