Mental Health Therapist

Options Counseling and Family Services; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 59,150 - 82,810; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/vision/dental benefits

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Job summary

Options Counseling and Family Services seeks a Mental Health Therapist to provide individual and family therapy for children and their families in Eugene, OR. The role may include school settings, case management, and collaboration with PCPs, schools, ODHS Child Welfare, and community partners.

We accept commercial insurance and Oregon Health Plan. The position emphasizes client assessment and DSM‑V‑TR diagnosis, telehealth options, and a strong focus on family-centered treatment.

Qualifications

• Master’s or doctorate degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or related field.
• Must qualify as a QMHP and be eligible for registered internship or licensure in Oregon.
• Knowledge/experience providing mental health services to children and families.
• Ability to incorporate child-based therapies into treatment (toddlers–school age).
• Must be computer proficient.
• Respectful, open, accepting attitude toward clients and families.
• Must pass an ODHS background check.
• Registration with the appropriate board per master’s degree is required.

Responsibilities

• Interview client to obtain information concerning family history or other assessment information.
• Conduct mental health assessments for children, including DSM‑V‑TR diagnosis.
• Provide therapy and case management services in the office or via telehealth.
• Develop and implement treatment plans, defining goals and objectives, and revise as needed.
• Maintain accurate and current client records in the electronic client record (ECR).
• Coordinate access to services from multiple agencies and coordinate with the treatment team.
• Refer clients to supportive services to supplement treatment and counseling as appropriate.
• Coordinate with ODHS/CCOs regarding referrals as directed.
• Attend clinical supervision and team meetings; stay current on research and evidence‑based practices.
• Report suspected child abuse and neglect and maintain client confidentiality.

Skills

QMHP eligible

Work with children

Therapy for families

Computer proficient

Professional attitude

Background check

Licensure/registration

Education

Master’s or doctorate in counseling/psychology/social work

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: HQ Eugene - Eugene, OR 97401

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $59,150.50 - $82,810.70 / year

Benefits

Options offer these benefits to our full‑time employees (full‑time is any employee working 30 hours per week): company‑paid health/vision and dental, long‑term disability, and life insurance. For a full list of all benefits, please view our website: https://options.org/careers/benefits.

Description

The Mental Health Therapist provides individual and family therapy to children and their families primarily in an office setting, but may include a school setting. They may also provide case management and consultation with PCPs, schools, ODHS Child Welfare and Self Sufficiency programs, and other community partners. Clients are self‑referred or referred through partnerships with local schools/Head Starts, primary care physicians, hospitals, or ODHS Child Welfare or Self Sufficiency. Options accepts both commercial insurance and Oregon Health Plan.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s or doctorate degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or related field.
• Must be able to qualify as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) and be eligible for registered internship or licensure in the State of Oregon.
• Knowledge and/or experience providing mental health services, including assessment and diagnosis, to children and families.
• Ability to incorporate child‑based therapies into treatment, including comfort with treatment for toddlers through school age.
• Must be computer proficient.
• Must have respectful, open, accepting attitude toward clients and their families.
• Must be able to pass an ODHS background check.
• Registration with the appropriate board per master’s degree is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in play therapy, sand tray, or other child‑based therapies.
• Knowledge of the impact of trauma and experience working with individuals and families from a systemic lens.
• Strong understanding of evidence‑based practice and the role of feedback informed treatment.
• Experience with record keeping software preferred.
• Fluency in English and Spanish (written and verbal) is preferred.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• 75% - Direct Client Services
• Interview client to obtain information concerning family history or other assessment information.
• Conduct mental health assessments for children, including DSM‑V‑TR diagnosis.
• Provide therapy and case management services in the office or through telehealth.
• Develop and implement treatment plans, defining specific goals and objectives, and revise as needed.
• 20% - Documentation
• Maintain accurate and current client records, including timely Service Plans, authorization requests, and service notes within the electronic client record (ECR), and sign documents to meet federal and state regulatory standards.
• Coordinate access and provision of services from multiple agencies, including establishing service linkages, advocating for service needs, and obtaining entitlements based on mental or emotional disability.
• Work closely with psychiatrists, psychiatric nurses to coordinate treatment.
• Coordinate case activities with treatment team partners including, when applicable, ODHS/Child Welfare, primary care physicians, schools, and others.
• Refer client to supportive services to supplement treatment and counseling as appropriate.
• Make requests for authorization for services to Coordinated Care Organizations (CCOs) as required.
• Coordinate with ODHS and CCOs regarding referrals as directed.
• 5% - Other duties
• Complete and pass a Spanish Listening and Speaking Test with a score of 10 during onboarding.
• Attend and participate in regular clinical supervision (minimum of two times a month for licensed providers) and team meetings, as directed.
• Remain current on relevant research and evidence‑based practices.
• Report suspected child abuse and neglect.
• Maintain client confidentiality according to state guidelines.

Working Conditions

• Extended periods of time sitting or standing at workstation updating client records, phone work, and therapy sessions.
• Mobility and dexterity sufficient to assist clients and handle required job related functions and move about the facility.
• Ability to manage clients who may use offensive language or challenging behaviors.
• May be required to work afternoons or some evenings.