Mental Health Therapist, On Call-AOP #1235

7 days ago

Portland, Oregon, United States LifeWorks Northwest Full time
Mental Health Therapist, On Call-AOP #1235


The Mental Health Therapist, On Call assess and diagnose adults experiencing mental health issues and behavioral problems in an outpatient setting.

Provide appropriate treatment and/or consultation with care providers about treatment options.

Location:
This position is based out of LifeWorks NW's King site.

Pay:
$29.92 starting hourly pay.

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for client evaluation including initial intake interview, formulating diagnosis, identifying appropriate treatment services. Obtain necessary releases, notify client, significant other(s), care givers and care providers of diagnosis and initial recommendations and complete written narrative of evaluation.
  • Collect information about individuals or clients, using interviews, case histories, observational techniques, and other assessment methods. Observe and evaluate client's performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
  • Analyze data such as interview notes, and reference manuals to identify symptoms and to diagnose the nature of clients' problems.
  • Identify psychological, emotional, or behavioral issues and diagnose disorders, using information obtained from interviews, tests, records, and reference materials. Address legal issues as needed.
  • Provide referral services to clients and their families, e.g., institutional living, health, mental health services, employment services, etc. Maintain awareness of community referral resources.
  • Develops therapeutic treatment plans based on clients' interests, abilities, strengths and needs. Treatment plans will be evidence based using clinical experience and knowledge and will have measurable goals and objectives based on the diagnosis and will specify type, frequency, intensity, time frames of outcomes and duration of therapy. Treatment plans will client driven, and follow-ups will be completed on time, assessing the quantity and quality of services provided.
  • May confer with clients, significant others and treatment team to develop plans for post treatment activities.
  • Counsel individuals, groups, or families to help them understand problems, define goals, and develop realistic action plans. Guide clients in the development of skills and strategies for dealing with their problems.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of counseling or treatments and the accuracy and completeness of diagnoses, modifying plans and diagnoses as necessary.
  • May provide training to staff, caregivers, and family regarding issues of mental health, addiction and behavior management as it relates to clients.
  • May need to travel between sites or in the community.
  • May need to work some evenings.

Qualifications:

  • This position requires a valid and active QMHP credential certification through MHACBO or a valid and active status (licensed or registered intern) with an approved Oregon licensing board.


Master's degree in area of specialization directly related to work performed, or a bachelor's degree in nursing or occupational therapy and licensure through the State of Oregon.


  • More than 1 year experience in broad range of clinical interventions and mental health assessment specific to the client population.
  • Demonstrated ability to conduct an assessment including identifying precipitating events, gathering histories of mental and physical health, alcohol and other drug use, past mental health services, and criminal justice contacts, assessing family, social and work relationships and conducting a mental status examination, complete a five-axis DSM diagnosis; write and supervise the implementation of an Individual Services and Support Plan and provide individual, family , and/or group therapy within the scope of their training.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of treatment methods for individual, family and group therapy to address chemical dependency and/or mental health problems.
  • Knowledge of community resources and treatment agencies enabling appropriate referrals for specific client needs.
  • Knowledge of medications commonly used by client population.
  • May require access to a car and ability to drive between sites or in the community.
  • May need to work some evenings.


LifeWorks NW is a private, non-profit organization providing prevention, mental health, substance use treatment, and related social services to youths, adults, and older adults in over fifteen locations throughout Multnomah, Washington, and Clackamas counties.

LifeWorks NW promotes a healthy community by providing quality and culturally responsive mental health and addiction services across the lifespan.

Our core values-Recovery and Relationships, Resilience, and Results-inform the work we do. The four pillars of the strategic vision include Compassionate, Impactful Care, Holistic Health, Passionate Team, and Thriving Organization. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are critical to successfully achieving the mission. We know that "life works" when people get the help they need and are dedicated to changing lives.
Equal Opportunity Employerwww.lifeworksnw.orgDrug Free/Tobacco Free Site 01/09

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