Outpatient Youth Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP)

New Directions Northwest; Baker City (OR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

New Directions Northwest in Baker City, Oregon seeks an Outpatient Youth QMHP to provide assessment, diagnosis, and therapy for youth and families using evidence-based approaches.

Join a mission-driven team in Eastern Oregon; collaborate with schools, DHS, and community partners. Requires a Master's degree and QMHP eligibility, with opportunities for professional growth and impact.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related field.
• Meet Oregon QMHP requirements.
• Licensed or license-eligible as LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or Psychologist.
• Experience with youth and families in behavioral health settings.
• Value collaboration and family-driven care.
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, and crisis intervention skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and therapeutic interventions for youth and families.
• Deliver individual, family, and group counseling using evidence-based approaches such as CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, TF-CBT, and family systems therapy.
• Collaborate with schools, DHS, juvenile probation, healthcare providers, and community partners.
• Support youth-focused programs including IIBHT, WRAP, EASA, JBHC, MCIS, MRSS.
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment teams and cross-system care coordination.
• Provide crisis intervention, stabilization, and community-based support when assigned.

Skills

Master's degree

Licensed/License-eligible

Experience with youth

Collaboration skills

Cultural responsiveness

Education

Master's degree in Counseling

Job description

Outpatient Youth Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP)

EOE Statement We are 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.

Description

Outpatient Youth Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP)

Baker City, Oregon | New Directions Northwest

Help young people build brighter futures while enjoying an exceptional quality of life in Eastern Oregon.

New Directions Northwest is seeking a compassionate and skilled Outpatient Youth Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) to join our Youth & Family Services team. This position provides clinical behavioral health services to children, adolescents, and families through individual, family, and group therapy, while supporting innovative youth programs that create lasting positive change.

Why New Directions Northwest?

At New Directions Northwest, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to thrive. Our team is committed to providing evidence-based, trauma-informed, and family-centered care that strengthens individuals, families, and communities.

When you join us, you'll find:

• A mission-driven organization making a measurable impact across Eastern Oregon
• Supportive leadership and collaborative multidisciplinary teams
• Opportunities to work across innovative youth programs and behavioral health initiatives
• Ongoing professional development and clinical growth
• A culture that values teamwork, compassion, and work-life balance
• The ability to build meaningful relationships with youth and families while advancing your career

Why Baker City?

Baker City offers a lifestyle that is increasingly hard to find.

Here you'll enjoy:

• Affordable housing and a lower cost of living than Oregon's metropolitan areas
• Easy access to hiking, skiing, hunting, fishing, camping, and mountain biking
• Beautiful mountain scenery and four-season outdoor recreation
• A welcoming small-town community with strong local schools and family-friendly neighborhoods
• Historic downtown charm, local restaurants, community events, and a slower pace of life

For professionals who value both meaningful work and personal well-being, Baker City provides the best of both worlds.

About the Role

As an Outpatient Youth QMHP, you will:

• Provide assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and therapeutic interventions for youth and families
• Deliver individual, family, and group counseling using evidence-based approaches such as CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, TF-CBT, and family systems therapy
• Collaborate with schools, DHS, juvenile probation, healthcare providers, and community partners
• Support youth-focused programs including:
  • Intensive In-Home Behavioral Health Treatment (IIBHT)
  • Wraparound (WRAP)
  • Early Assessment and Support Alliance (EASA)
  • Juvenile Behavioral Health Court (JBHC)
  • Mobile Crisis Intervention Services (MCIS)
  • Mobile Response & Stabilization Services (MRSS)
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment teams and cross-system care coordination
• Provide crisis intervention, stabilization, and community-based support when assigned

Qualifications

We're looking for professionals who:

• Hold a Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field
• Meet Oregon QMHP requirements
• Are licensed or license-eligible as an LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or Psychologist
• Have experience working with youth and families in behavioral health settings
• Value collaboration, cultural responsiveness, and family-driven care
• Possess strong clinical assessment, communication, and crisis intervention skills

Make a Difference Every Day

This is an opportunity to help children and families navigate challenges, build resilience, and achieve meaningful change. If you're passionate about youth behavioral health and want to work in a community where your contributions are truly valued, we'd love to hear from you.

New Directions Northwest, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace and providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Join a team that's changing lives-and build your future in beautiful Baker City, Oregon.

About the Organization New Directions Northwest specializes in helping people with alcohol, drug and gambling addictions, mental health, developmental disabilities and prevention services to individuals from Baker County, and throughout the state of Oregon. Serving Baker County since 1967.

This position is currently accepting applications.