Bilingual Mental Health Therapist II

“ 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: $53,603.76 - $68,330.64 annually ($25.77 - $32.85/hr) with a monthly Bilingual Pay Differential bonus

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9am- 5pm (some evenings)

Location: Salem, OR

Type: Full Time / Exempt

General Position Summary:

The Bilingual Mental Health Therapist position provides direct care and case management to youth, families and individuals. The Bilingual Mental Health Therapist is an integral member of the service center team and provides general counseling services to clients we serve. This position will be focused on providing services to bilingual/monolingual English/Spanish speaking youth, families and individuals in the Marion County area.

Benefits we provide:

• 4 weeks Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO) per year
• 100% Medical/ Vision Coverage for Employees
• 50% Medical coverage for dependent/ spouse
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Employer Match
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HAS)
• Life Insurance Plan
• 5 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
• And many more… Join our team and find out!!!

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

1. M.A./M.S. in marriage and family therapy, counseling, social work, psychology, or related field.
2. Two years prior therapist experience.
3. A professional certification or licensure in a mental health discipline.
4. Qualified Mental Health Professional (as prescribed in the Oregon Administrative Rules) for Medicaid provider status.
5. 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.
6. Provide documentation of training and/or experience in certain types of specialized training.
7. Bilingual (oral and written) in English/Spanish to a competency level to be able to conduct mental health assessments and therapy is required

Preferred Qualifications and Experience:

Required to demonstrate Job Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

1. Strength based assessment practices.
2. Mental health treatment planning.
3. Skill in case management.
4. Community resources.
5. Communicate with all types of individuals.
6. Assess and accurately diagnose clients.
7. Maintain records and data in an accurate timely manner.
8. Develop rapport with clients.
9. Work independently.
10. Meet deadlines.
11. Identify concerns, challenges, or trends.

Essential Position Functions and Key Work Processes:

1. Collects client data, assesses client needs, provides a diagnosis, and treatment plan for clients.
2. Uses a systemic, solution-oriented approach when interacting with client, youth, families, collateral contacts and colleagues.
3. Provides quality care according to the Organization, Coordinated Care Organization (CCO), accreditations, integrated delivery service systems/networks and any other compliance standards, regulations and rules as applicable.
4. 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.
5. Acts as a liaison, advocate, or witness with other community agencies as required by treatment plan or individual case.
6. Provides after-hour care via the crisis phone on a rotating basis with other clinician after hours, weekends, and holidays.
7. 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, and quality improvement initiatives.

Secondary Position Functions:

1. Provides input into the Annual Operation Plan and assists in defining outcomes and objectives.
2. Stays current on community services and collaborative programs that will add value and benefit mental health outcomes for the people we serve.
3. Stays abreast of trends and issues related to mental health care.
4. Other duties as assigned by Clinical Director.