LifeWorks NW
Mental Health Therapist, Adolescent Day Treatment Program #648
LifeWorks NW, Tigard, Oregon, United States
Mental Health Therapist, Adolescent Day Treatment Program #648
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Mental Health Therapist, Adolescent Day Treatment Program #648
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Do you love team‑based care? Do you want to work with a small caseload of adolescents and their families? If so, the Mental Health Therapist position with our Adolescent Day Treatment Program would be a good fit for you. Our team serves clients ages 11 to 18 and their families through an equity lens and strives for diversity in our staffing. We provide supervision for licensure and an opportunity to be involved in program development.
Location:
This position is based at LifeWorks NW's Tigard site.
Pay/Benefits:
$63,473 starting annual salary with full comprehensive benefits.
Essential Responsibilities
Responsible for client evaluations including the initial intake interview, formulating a diagnosis, and identifying appropriate treatment services.
Collaborates with parents, teachers, and other school personnel to support clients with identified needs.
Develops therapeutic treatment plans based on clients' interests, abilities, strengths and needs.
Conducts individual, family and group therapy sessions based on current evidence‑based practices e.g., collaborative problem solving, cognitive behavioral interventions, and solution‑focused therapy.
Uses outcome measures to evaluate the effectiveness of treatment interventions.
Maintains certification in selected de‑escalation programs that include protocols for restraints.
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 Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or a mental health related field.
May require ability to drive a LifeWorks NW vehicle and verification of safe driving record from DMV.
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. LifeWorks NW promotes a healthy community by providing quality and culturally responsive mental health and addiction services across the lifespan.
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Drug Free/Tobacco Free Site 01/09
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Mental Health Therapist, Adolescent Day Treatment Program #648
role at
LifeWorks NW .
Do you love team‑based care? Do you want to work with a small caseload of adolescents and their families? If so, the Mental Health Therapist position with our Adolescent Day Treatment Program would be a good fit for you. Our team serves clients ages 11 to 18 and their families through an equity lens and strives for diversity in our staffing. We provide supervision for licensure and an opportunity to be involved in program development.
Location:
This position is based at LifeWorks NW's Tigard site.
Pay/Benefits:
$63,473 starting annual salary with full comprehensive benefits.
Essential Responsibilities
Responsible for client evaluations including the initial intake interview, formulating a diagnosis, and identifying appropriate treatment services.
Collaborates with parents, teachers, and other school personnel to support clients with identified needs.
Develops therapeutic treatment plans based on clients' interests, abilities, strengths and needs.
Conducts individual, family and group therapy sessions based on current evidence‑based practices e.g., collaborative problem solving, cognitive behavioral interventions, and solution‑focused therapy.
Uses outcome measures to evaluate the effectiveness of treatment interventions.
Maintains certification in selected de‑escalation programs that include protocols for restraints.
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 Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or a mental health related field.
May require ability to drive a LifeWorks NW vehicle and verification of safe driving record from DMV.
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. LifeWorks NW promotes a healthy community by providing quality and culturally responsive mental health and addiction services across the lifespan.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Drug Free/Tobacco Free Site 01/09
#J-18808-Ljbffr