Mental Health Therapist - DHS 964

Lifeways; Hermiston, Pendleton (OR, OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HRsmart is seeking a Mental Health Therapist to provide case management, counseling, and support services for individuals with developmental disabilities, severe mental illness, and chemical dependency in Hermiston, Oregon. The role includes assessing client needs, developing treatment plans, and coordinating care with community agencies.

Requires an MA in Counseling with 2+ years of experience and CADC licensure or eligibility within 36 months.

Qualifications

• Requires an M.A. in Counseling and 2+ years of counseling experience.
• CADC licensure or eligibility within 36 months of application.
• Ability to assess client needs and develop treatment plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management, counseling (individual and group), and support services.
• Assess client needs and function level; develop and implement treatment plans.
• Coordinate with community agencies and other clinicians; screen for program eligibility.
• Maintain documentation and provide education to clients and families.

Skills

Counseling

Case management

Group counseling

Individual counseling

Education and outreach

Education

M.A. in Counseling

CADC licensure or eligibility

Job description

Mental Health Therapist - DHS 964 - (MH5104.112)

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Job Title

Mental Health Therapist - DHS 964

Job Description

:: SUMMARY:Provides a variety of case management, skills training, support services, group and individual counseling as required for persons with Developmental Disabilities, Severe and Persistent Mental Illness, and Chemical Dependency as needed for the level of the position. ESSE NTIAL FUNCTIONS: Under general supervision, Assess client needs and function level. Provides individualized case managementto clients. Make appropriate referrals. Provides some individual and group counseling and education and support to clients and families, skills training and outreach to client homes. Acts as liaison and p rovides consultation, education and information to community agencies that routinely come in contact with individuals with mental or emotional disturbances. Make diagnoses. Acts as program coordinator by assisting with program planning activities. S creens clients for program eligibility and conduct comprehensive evaluations resulting in a DSM IV diagnosis. Develops diagnostic evaluations and treatment plans for clients which includes delivery of appropriate services as defined in the detailed treatment plan. May provide consultation for chemical dependency problems, education and training for other program staff and community agencies and groups. May provide clinical review of work by other clinicians or subcontracted programs.
Language Skills:Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public. Reasoning Ability:Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

Education and/or Experience:This is a journey level professional counseling position with an M.A. degree plus two years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Provides individual, group and family counseling or equivalent experience.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Validdriver’s license. Appropriate state licensure. Mental Health Specialist working with the chemically dependent must hold appropriate CADC licensure or receive the credential/license within 36-months of application.

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