Mental Health Specialist, Bilingual

HealthCare Recruiters International; Boardman (OR); On-site; USD 58,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

6% 401K match

Flexible schedule options

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation and holidays

Relocation assistance

Job summary

HealthCare Recruiters International seeks a BILINGUAL (Spanish) QUALIFIED MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL/Mental Health Specialist (QMHP/MHS) for an onsite role in Boardman, OR. The position offers varied levels (II–IV) with licensure or enrollment requirements as described, and involves providing clinical services to children, adults, and families within a Behavioral Health facility.

The candidate will participate in supervision, coordinate with community partners, and provide after-hours crisis

Qualifications

• Must have or be able to obtain certification from the Department of Human Services as a Certified Mental Health Investigator.
• Must have or be able to obtain Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor designation or Certified Gambling Addiction Counselor designation.
• MHS IV: Doctorate or full licensure required.
• MHS III: Master’s degree required.
• MHS II: Bachelor’s degree; enrolled in Master’s program within 4 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical services to children, adults and families including screening, assessment, individual and group therapy, consultation, and other allowed clinical services.
• Coordinate case planning and liaison between clients and agencies; advocate for clients.
• Participate in supervision sessions (group and individual).
• Collaborate with staff and community partners to initiate and revise programs as needed.
• Provide after-hours emergency services on a 24-hour rotating basis.
• Record treatment activity and maintain client records in agency software.

Skills

Spanish bilingual

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Education

Doctorate or full licensure in social work/psychology or related field

Master’s degree in social work/psychology or related field

Bachelor’s degree in social work/psychology or related field

Job description

Healthcare Recruiters seeks one onsite BILINGUAL (Spanish) Qualified Mental Health Professional/Mental Health Specialist (QMHP/MHS) for our client’s Behavioral Health facility in Boardman, OR (Morrow County). Their mission is to provide dynamic, progressive, and diverse supports to improve the well-being of individuals and their communities.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The QMHP/MHS II, III, or IV provides culturally competent and appropriate behavioral health treatment to individuals of all ages with all types of diagnosis. The position works closely with other involved community partners and is professional in all aspects of service delivery.

Additionally, this position assists administration in meeting the behavioral health needs of the community. Depending upon location, this position is supervised by the Clinical Supervisor, Clinical Director or Site Manager.

SOME RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide clinical services to children, adults and families. This would include but is not limited to screening, assessment, individual and group therapy, consultation, and all other allowed clinical services.
• Actively participate in joint case planning and coordination with agency employees and relevant agency contractors. Act as a liaison between clients and other agencies. Act as a client advocate when appropriate.
• Actively participate in group and individual supervision sessions.
• Work with other staff and community representatives to initiate new programs, reviews, evaluates and revises existing programs, as necessary.
• Provide after-hours emergency services on a 24-hour, rotating basis to adults and children. This includes telephone consultation and crisis intervention in the community.
• Provide intensive children’s treatment services.
• Utilize agency software/computer systems to prepare current client records of treatment and reports as necessary and required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• MHS IV (Licensed) - Requires a doctorate degree from an accredited college in social work, psychology or other human service-related field, or a Master’s degree with accompanying certification as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).
• MHS III (non-licensed) - Requires a Master’s degree from an accredited college in social work, psychology or other human service-related field.
• MHS II (non-licensed w/ variance) - Requires Bachelor’s degree and enrolled or willing to enroll in a Master’s program within 4 months of hire.

CERTIFICATIONS:

• Must have or be able to obtain certification from the Department of Human Services as a Certified Mental Health Investigator.
• Must have or be able to obtain Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor designation or Certified Gambling Addiction Counselor designation.

SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Must possess, or have the ability to acquire, knowledge of symptoms and challenges faced by people with mental illness and addictions.
• Must have skills to professionally work with the public and the ability to coordinate services across various agencies and community groups.
• Must be able to develop cooperative and respectful relationships with clients and their families.
• Must have knowledge, or the ability to acquire knowledge, about the recovery model.
• Must be computer literate and have the ability to type and utilize word processing and other software programs/systems.
• Must have the ability to work well with teams and other groups of individuals.

PAY GRADES FOR SPANISH BILINGUAL ONLY:

• MHS IV: Requires Doctorate or Full Licensure ($74,900-$112,700 annually) Exempt (Expectation to work 40 hours a week)
• MHS III: Requires Masters in Social works/Psych etc. ($68,200-$102,300.00 annually) Exempt (Expectation to work 40 hours a week)
• MHS II: Requires Bachelor's in Social works/Psych etc. ($57,300-$84,400 annually) Non-Exempt and enrolled in or willing to enroll in a Master’s program within 4 months of hire.

BENEFITS:

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• 6% initial 401K match
• Potential for Flexible Schedule Options
• Potential for tuition reimbursement
• Generous paid vacation, floating holiday, mental health days, etc. (Exempt employees receive additional admin leave hours)
• Paid holidays
• Relocation Benefit of up to $4,000 if moving over 100 miles, $ depending on distance