Mental Health Therapist II (Licensed)

Join our team and become a part of a supportive community dedicated to individual and community enrichment.
Catholic Community Services (CCS) is a faith-based organization, rooted in the values of Love, Justice, Truth, and Freedom, that has continually served the community for over 85 years. We seek individuals who are motivated, compassionate, and eager to make a difference in their community. Join us today and become a champion in the lives of others!
Pay: $25.77 - $32.98
Schedule: Monday - Friday (Flexible 8-hour day)
Location: Salem, OR
Type: Full Time / Exempt (Salary)
General Position Summary
The Mental Health Therapist position provides direct care to families and individuals. The Mental Health Therapist is an integral member of the service center team and provides general counseling services to clients we serve.
Employer Paid Benefits

• 4 Weeks Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 100% Medical/ Vision Coverage for Employees
• 50% Medical coverage for dependent/ spouse
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Employer Match
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life Insurance Plan
• 11 Paid Holidays/ Holiday Pay
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Jury Duty Paid Leave
• Bereavement Leave
• Wellness Activity Discounts
• On the job training and CPR/First Aid certification
• Annual performance evaluations and pay increases
• Employee appreciation events
• Bilingual Differential Pay
• And many more… join our team and find out!!

Position Specific Benefits Provided

• Clinical Supervision
• Continuing Education Training(s)
• Paid Annual License Fee

Minimum Requirements

• M.A./M.S. in marriage and family therapy, counseling, social work, psychology or related field.
• Two years prior therapist experience.
• A professional certification or licensure in a mental health discipline
• Qualified Mental Health Professional (as prescribed in the Oregon Administrative Rules) for Medicaid provider status.
• Demonstrate competency to conduct mental health assessments including multi-axial D.S.M. diagnosis, develop treatment plans and provide individual family and/or group therapy.
• Provide documentation of training and/or experience in certain types of specialized training.
• Provide documentation of training and/or experience in certain types of specialized training.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus

Required Demonstrated Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities to/of

• Strength based assessment practices.
• Mental health treatment planning.
• Skill in case management.
• Community resources.
• Communicate with all types of individuals.
• Assess and accurately diagnose clients.
• Maintain records and data in an accurate timely manner.
• Develop rapport with clients.
• Work independently.
• Meet deadlines.
• Identify concerns, challenges, or trends.

Essential Functions and Key Work Processes

• Collects client data, assesses client needs, provides a diagnosis, and treatment plan for clients.
• Uses a systemic, solution-oriented approach when interacting with client, youth, families, collateral contacts and colleagues.
• Provides quality care according to the Agency, Mid-Valley Behavioral Care Network, Integrated Delivery Service System protocols and Council on Accreditation Standards.
• Maintains accurate records related to case management duties, to include, but not limited to updating client notes and information, completing and sending appropriate billing information, completing notes regarding referrals or collaboration with other agencies, notes or changes in treatment plans, and verification of annual and 90 day chart review.
• Acts as a liaison, advocate, or witness with other community agencies as required by treatment plan or individual case.
• Provide after-hours care via crisis phone on rotating basis with other clinician after hours, weekends, and individual case.
• Participates in teams, committees, training or supervision as directed by supervisor to include, but not limited to case review, utilization review, peer review, group preparation and debriefing, treatment plan review, employee stewardship and quality improvement initiatives.