Mental Health Therapist

Quest Center For Integrative Health; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 64,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

403b Retirement savings

Paid time off

Student loan forgiveness

Employee assistance program

Sabbatical after 7 years

Paid holidays

CE budget

Job summary

Quest Center for Integrative Health in Portland, OR seeks a QMHP to provide counseling and crisis intervention within a multidisciplinary team. This salaried, exempt role involves conducting assessments, developing service plans, and coordinating care across providers.

Qualifications include graduate degrees in psychology, social work, or related mental health fields, and experience with LGBTQIA2S+, trauma, and diverse communities. Telehealth capability and documentation are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in psychology, social work, or related mental health field.
• Experience with LGBTQIA2S+, trauma, and crisis support.
• Ability to work with diverse communities; telehealth capable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments and develop client service plans.
• Group development, implementation, and facilitation.
• Provide individual counseling sessions.
• Provide case management as needed.
• Coordinate services with interdisciplinary teams and referrals.
• Maintain timely documentation.
• Assist with development of new programming and therapy approaches.
• Attend integrative meetings and consultations.

Skills

LGBTQIA2S+ experience

Trauma & neurodiversity

Crisis support

Telehealth platforms

EHR systems

Group facilitation

Independent work

Education

Graduate degree in Psychology

Graduate degree in Clinical Social Work

Graduate degree in mental health counseling

Tools

EHR systems

Telehealth platforms

Interdisciplinary meetings tools

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Portland, OR 97206-1831

Education Level: Graduate Degree

Salary Range: $64,480.00 - $68,640.00

Reports to: Manager of Mental Health Services

Employment: Salaried, Exempt, 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)

Schedule: Monday – Friday; during Quest open working hours

Location: Quest Center – Multnomah. Remote work may be available and is at the discretion of management

ABOUT THE POSITION

Quest Center QMHPs are an integral part of our behavioral health services providing counseling services to assist individuals, couples, and/or groups in achieving more effective personal development and adjustment. This position adheres to laws regarding confidentiality and reporting requirements; and provides crisis intervention and/or conflict resolution.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments, provide diagnostic conceptualization, and develop client assisted service plans.
• Group development, implementation, and facilitation
• Provide individual counseling sessions.
• Provide case management services as needed.
• Coordinate services with and among interdisciplinary teams/providers and assist with referrals, as needed.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation.
• Work with the program manager to enhance the mental health program, including supporting the development and implementation of new programming, new groups, and therapeutic approaches.
• Regularly attend integrative and interdisciplinary meetings and consultation groups within and outside of mental health.
• Perform other duties as assigned/needed.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience, knowledge and skills in working with LGBTQIA2S+, substance recovery, and HIV+ communities
• Knowledge and skills in working with trauma, and neurodersity.
• Experience working with chronic health conditions and crisis support.
• Experience working with socioeconomically diverse communities.
• Experience and skills in navigating telehealth technology and electronic health record systems
• Experience with group facilitation.
• Ability to work integratively, within a collective, and independently.
• Ability to manage time, maintain timely documentation completion, and meet deadlines.

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Completed Graduate degree in Psychology; or
• Completed Graduate degree in clinical Social Work; or
• Completed Graduate degree in another professional mental health counseling;
• Pursuing or willing to pursue professional licensure in the State of Oregon if not already licensed

MORE ABOUT QUEST CENTER

For more than 35 years, our mission has been to provide integrative healthcare services, community, and education to people seeking a wellness-focused approach to living. We’ve been working hard to help people who are dealing with challenges in their physical, mental, and emotional health. Our goal is to build a welcoming, supportive, and safe community that promotes healing and empowerment.

We are more than just a health center – we are a network of compassionate individuals dedicated to providing unique integrated health services. In the face of challenges like rising opioid-related incidents, lack of affordable housing, and threats to the rights of marginalized communities, we remain steadfast in our commitment to community-centered social justice infused health services. We identify as a culturally and linguistically specific organization serving the LBTQIA2S+ behavioral health center as well as an organization which partners with BIPOC Community based organizations providing integrative health and wellness services

Quest Center for Integrative Health is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

QUEST BENEFITS

(Full time Employees receive full benefits. Part time employees receive a % based on their FTE Status.)

• Fully paid Kaiser Health, Vision, and Dental insurance, with options to increase coverage and dependents
• 403b Retirement savings account with 1% employer contribution
• 5 Weeks paid time off in first year, increasing with tenure
• We're proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. If you're passionate about making a difference and ready to be part of something meaningful, we encourage you to apply. We look forward to having you join us! For more information about what it's like to work at Quest, including our benefits and values, please check out our Career's page at https://quest-center.org/careers
• Qualify for student loan forgiveness programs
• Fully paid Employee Assistance Program with Canopy
• 2 month fully paid sabbatical after 7 years with Quest
• 9 annual paid holidays
• Annual continuing education budget and professional training funds of $800.00