Instructor / Counselor

Oregon Health & Science University

Job Location:

Portland - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Job Summary

Department Overview

About OHSU
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OHSUs singular focus on improving health starts with Oregonians and has global impact. We are the only academic health center in Oregon but were also nationally distinct as a university dedicated solely to advancing health sciences. This allows us to concentrate resources on research to prevent and cure disease on education that prepares physicians dentists nurses and other health professionals to succeed in an evolving health care environment and on patient care that incorporates the latest knowledge and discoveries. We have 16000 employees and secure competitive research funding of more than $400 million a year. As a public organization we provide community outreach and services for Oregons most vulnerable populations. OHSUs stated mission to improve the health and quality of life for all Oregonians through excellence innovation and leadership in health care education and research.

About OHSU Doernbecher Childrens Hospital
Link a strong tradition of teamwork diversity and interdisciplinary care we believe all children deserve the best. At Doernbecher we built a hospital around that belief. Its why we have more specialists in childrens health than anywhere else in the state. We offer the newest and most advanced treatments available along with innovative collaborations and research opportunities. As Oregons only academic health center we strive to offer the best medical care to every child across Oregon Southwest Washington and beyond.

About The Department of Psychiatry
Link fundamental purpose of OHSU and The Department of Psychiatry is to improve well-being.

The OHSU Department of Psychiatry is part of the OHSU Brain Institute and focuses on providing excellent clinical treatment to our patients leading innovative research and offering hands-on training for the next generation of psychiatrists. Our specialists care for people of every culture and background and it is our mission to value and show appreciation for diversity showing respect for all people who we treat teach and serve.

About Portland and Oregon
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Bisected by the Willamette River Portland is a vibrant city nestled among green woods and waterways. Only 90 minutes from the spectacular Oregon coast or towering Mount Hood Portland offers the rare accessibility of snow-to-surf. Portland embraces cyclists hikers brewpubs dogs climbers artisan coffee shops book readers foodies professional soccer and basketball fans award-winning wineries concertgoers and paddle boarders. Its no wonder Portland constantly ranks as one of Americas favorite lifestyle cities.

Function/Duties of Position

Provide direct clinical services to program clients including evaluation individual group family counseling case management and documentation of clinical services consistent with program standards and relevant OARs. Services provided will reflect cultural competence and knowledge of evidenced based practices regarding the clients and their clinical concerns.
Collaborate with other clinical staff including medical providers to ensure that clients receive appropriate and coordinated care.
Provide mentoring and clinical supervision of student interns and students as needed.
Attend and participate in weekly staff meetings and case consultation meetings
Develop and maintain positive working relationships with other program staff Department of Psychiatry and other OHSU departments referral sources and other community agencies.
Meet clinical productivity standards as established for the position.

Required Qualifications

Clinical licensure as an LCSW LPC or LMFT
Must have a Masters degree in social work counseling psychology or another related behavioral health discipline.
Must demonstrate the ability to conduct an assessment including identifying precipitating events gathering histories of mental and physical health substance use past mental health services and criminal justice contacts assessing family cultural social and work relationships and conducting a mental status examination complete and justify a DSM diagnosis write and supervise the implementation of a Service Plan and provide individual family or group therapy within the scope of their training.
Must have demonstrated knowledge and skill in providing evidence-based treatment of mental health and addictive disorders.
For treatment staff holding a health or allied provider license the license or registration must have been issued by one of the following state bodies and have at least 60 contact hours of academic or continuing professional education in substance use disorders treatment:
- Board of Medical Examiners
- Board of Psychologist Examiners
- Board of Licensed Social Workers
- Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists
- Board of Nursing

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with children families and couples is preferred.

Additional Details

***Apply here online. Please be sure to upload a Cover Letter and Resume or CV.

All are welcome

Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at or

Department OverviewAbout OHSULink OHSUs singular focus on improving health starts with Oregonians and has global impact. We are the only academic health center in Oregon but were also nationally distinct as a university dedicated solely to advancing health sciences. This allows us to concentrate res...