Licensed Child & Family Mental Health Therapist CF024

Title:Licensed Child & Family Mental Health Therapist - CF024

Location:Child & Family - 620 NE 2nd St. Gresham OR 97030

Schedule:Mon-Fri 9-5p

Wage Range:$72-$83K exempt hourly

If you are a motivated and dedicated Licensed Child & Family Therapist looking for an opportunity to contribute to an organization making a positive impact we want to hear from you!

At NARA Northwest youll find a supportive work environment where every team member is valued and respected. Whether youre passionate about healthcare behavioral health education or social services theres a place for you to make a meaningful difference.

Company Mission:

The mission of NARA NW is to provide education physical mental health services and substance abuse treatment that is culturally appropriate to American Indians Alaska Natives and anyone in need.

About the Company:

At NARA NW we deliver services and support to Native American and Alaska Native communities helping individuals lead healthier more fulfilling lives.

With over 450 employees across a variety of programsincluding medical and dental care addiction treatment housing assistance and enrichment initiatives NARA NW offers numerous opportunities for growth and advancement all while making a tangible positive impact on the lives of others.

Position Overview:

The Licensed Child and Family Mental Health Therapist will provide intake and assessment services for child and adult individuals group and family therapy and referral and follow-up services. Hours of work are flexible to meet program needs with some evenings and weekends required.

What you will do:

Assess all children entering into NARA residential program implementing services as needed.

Provide play therapy to children as indicated.

Provide family therapy for adults involved with Family Involvement Team (FIT) program.

Assess families entering residential treatment with children.

Conduct family sessions with adult clients and their family members not in treatment.

Conduct couples sessions as needed with adult clients entering treatment with their partners.

Conduct parenting services as needed.

Provide psycho-educational lectures to client community as needed.

Provide mental health support to clients experiencing mental health crisis.

Provide resources and consultation to counselors and Child Development Center (CDC) staff regarding mental health uses childrens development and mental health uses family dynamics and therapy and other matters.

Serve as consultant and liaison with NARA programs and referral sources and treatment providers facilitating referrals and follow-up for aftercare.

Document in writing all assessments treatment plans progress notes discharge summaries and other documentation in accordance with all governmental laws and guidelines.

Participate in community mental health awareness and community outreach programs of NARA-NW.

Participate in quality assurance activities including chart review.

Attend and provide relevant trainings as assigned.

Provide mental health on-call services as needed.

Perform other duties as assigned.

We would like to hear from people that have:

Masters degree in social work psychology counseling or psychiatric nursing.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).

Minimum of two years experience providing mental health services to families and children.

Must be a certified QMHP with MHACBO board.

Alcohol and Drug Certification a plus.

Ability to maintain professional boundaries with clients the community and other staff members.

Work collaboratively with clients other NARA staff team members and to treat everyone with respect and dignity at all times.

Experience working within the Native American/Alaska Native community is considered a plus.

Ability to pass a pre-employment or for cause drug tests.

Ability to pass criminal background and DMV checks.

Mental Health Therapists must be able to pass a CRIMS finger printing and background check.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Experience working within the Native American/Alaska Native community

Whats in it for you

14 Paid Holidays:New Years Day Martin Luther King Jr. Day Presidents Day Memorial Day Juneteenth Battle of Little Big Horn Independence Day Labor Day Native American Day Indigenous Peoples Day Veterans Day Thanksgiving day after Thanksgiving and December 25^th!

Benefits:Employees working 20 hours or more are eligible for benefits. Benefits are effective from the 1st of the month following the date of hire.

• Affordable Medical Dental and Vision Insurance through Kaiser Permanente
• 14 Paid Holidays (Listed Above)
• 13 Paid Days of Sick Time
• 13 Paid Days of PTO (Vacation accruals increase with years of service to a maximum of 26 days)
• $50000 Life Insurance & AD&D
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Spending Account
• 401(k) with 4% Match
• Inclement Weather Days (Snow Days)
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness -NARA NW is a local 501(c)3 nonprofit FQHC

How to apply:

1. To Quick Apply go toCareers NARA NW ()
2. Look for the position you want to apply for and submit a resume (Required) and cover letter (Optional) thats all!
3. Feel free to contactif you have any questions or would like to know where your application is in the process.

NARA NW Mission: Our mission is to provide education physical and mental health services and substance abuse treatment that is culturally appropriate to American Indians Alaska Natives and everyone in need.

NARA NW is fully committed to supporting sobriety. To support NARA NW in its mission all employees agree to refrain from illicit drug use marijuana use and prescription drug abuse both on and off the addition all employees agree to model alcohol sobriety. Modeling alcohol sobriety means not consuming discussing or promoting the use of alcohol on the job on social media and when in the community where the employee would be likely to be seen by NARA NW clients or community. If in recovery employees must have been sober/clean for a length of time sufficient to demonstrate that they will be able to remain sober.

Consistent with NARA NWs sobriety policy all employees volunteers interns and contractors as applicable are required to sign a Drug-Free/Alcohol-Free Workplace Certification Form and NARA NW Modeling Sobriety Policy Form as a condition of employment to confirm that they are aware of this policy and that they agree to comply with it. Violation of this policy will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment. This policy is subject to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and its state counterpart

Preference in hiring is given to qualified Native Americans in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25 US Code Sections 472 and 473). NARA Northwest is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Within the scope of Indian Preference all candidates will receive equal consideration. Experience working with Native American/ Alaska Native community is considered a plus.

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities skills or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the positions activities and requirements the agency reserves the right to modify add or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary.