Mental Health Clinician (Multilingual)

Lutheran Community Services Northwest; Gresham (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and Rx

Employer-paid disability insurance

Life insurance at no cost

12 paid holidays

Up to 2 weeks vacation in first year

2 weeks sick leave

403(b) with employer matching

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Student Loan Forgiveness potential

Job summary

Lutheran Community Services NW in the Pacific Northwest is seeking a qualified clinician to support the Multicultural Counseling team. The role involves overseeing clinical management, direct assistance to clients in gaining access to services, coordination of care, and referral to appropriate resources.

You will supervise staff, ensure quality assurance, manage referrals, screenings, assessments, and treatment planning, and provide clinical coverage as needed.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Art Therapy, Social Work, Psychology, or related field.
• Licenses: LPCA, QMHP, LPC, LCSW, CSWA.
• Willingness to travel between worksites and work in diverse settings.

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical management and direct assistance in gaining access to services, coordination of care, and linkage to appropriate services.
• Provide supervision and quality assurance to clinical staff and manage referrals, screening, assessment and treatment planning.
• Provide clinical coverage as needed.

Skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in Ukrainian

Education

Master’s degree in Counseling, Art Therapy, Social Work, Psychology, or closely related field

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.

• A30per 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 vacationin 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 holidaysto 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,justiceand hope. As part of the Multicultural Counseling team, this position will oversee clinical management and directassistance 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,assessmentand treatment planning as well as clinical coverage as needed.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

• Provide culturallyappropriate, trauma-informed counseling to individuals, families, and groups
• Maintainactive case load including case notes and records in alignment with the agency’s documentation standards
• Conduct mental health screenings and assessments to determinetreatment needsand 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 indicatedon 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 facilitatedevelopment 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/OIGrequired.

Thank you!Wesincerely appreciateyour interest in joining the Lutheran Community Services NW team and thank all applicants for taking the time to apply. Whilewe’reunable 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,Justiceand Hope in all aspects of our work. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to help us build a stronger, more compassionate community.