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Behavioral Health Clinician - Specialized
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Job Summary Behavioral Health Clinician at Phoenix Elementary School Based Health Center. Full-time during the school year, Summers Off.
Salary (Licensed):
$75,000 - $97,000 Salary (Un-Licensed):
$67,500 - $86,320
Location:
Phoenix, OR
Responsibilities
Conducts intake and comprehensive mental health assessments concluding with the formulation of a DSM-V-TR diagnosis and an initial treatment plan.
Interviews clients and/or parents/guardian to obtain a complete bio‑psychological history and other pertinent information.
Interprets the assessment results to client and/or parents/guardian in understandable lay‑person language, minimizing the use of the psychological “jargon”.
Collaborates with client and/or parent/guardian in developing an individualized treatment plan with clearly stated measurable goals and objectives.
Assesses a client’s therapeutic needs; establishes a therapeutic relationship and evaluates progress toward goals with clients and/or parents/guardians.
Conducts individual, group, and family therapy as specified in the individualized treatment plan.
Implements appropriate therapeutic interventions (e.g., play therapy, cognitive‑behavioral therapy, psycho‑education, teaching coping/relaxation skills, parent education/training, family therapy, etc.).
Consults and collaborates with outside agencies, internal staff, and school staff (student support team of IEP meetings, parent/teacher conferences, and brief/informal parent or teacher contacts) to best meet the social and emotional needs of the client.
Provides ongoing case management, as needed.
Refers client and family to supportive services to supplement treatment and counseling. In elementary settings, partners closely with their behavioral health support specialist who can provide students with skills training services in the school setting to support work occurring in therapy.
Provides resources to clients, parents, and teachers and makes referrals to other providers when necessary.
Demonstrates calmness and rational thinking in crisis intervention and collaborate with school and SBHC staff to best meet the needs of children in crisis.
Education and Licensure
Master's degree in social work, psychology, marital and family therapy, or clinical mental health counseling.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with the State of Oregon.
Registered Clinical Social Work Associate (CSWA), Professional Counselor Associate (PCA) or Marriage & Family Therapy Associate (MFTA) with the State of Oregon (clinical supervision provided; support toward licensure).
Other Qualifications Required:
Excellent interpersonal communication and problem‑solving skills.
Skills to intervene and promote reconciliation, compromise and positive outcomes in difficult interactions.
Preferred:
Experience with children.
One year of demonstrated clinical experience in the treatment of mental and emotional disorders.
Experience working with at‑risk children and families, preferably in a school environment.
Skilled at using electronic health records as applicable to area of work (EPIC).
Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Voluntary Accident, Short Term Disability, and Critical Illness Insurance
403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with Available Company Match
Licensure Renewal Fees
Organization Paid Standard Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
Wellness Programs Such As Cooking, Zumba, Yoga, and Gardening
Personal and Professional Development Seminars
Relocation Reimbursement up to $5,000
Equity Statement At La Clinica, we commit to engage everyone in a welcoming, respectful, and loving way and to maintain the dignity and value of all people above everything else. These standards align with our organization’s vision of absolute excellence, open‑hearted community, and well‑being for all.
Application Information For more information, please visit our website at: https://laclinicahealth.org/patients/approach/
Applications will be reviewed by the appropriate Department for interview; those selected must be able to provide proof of legal right to work in this country.
La Clinica is a drug free work environment and Equal Opportunity Employer. La Clinica complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you consider yourself disabled and desire assistance in the application process, please contact the Human Resources Department.
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Behavioral Health Clinician - Specialized
role at
La Clinica
Job Summary Behavioral Health Clinician at Phoenix Elementary School Based Health Center. Full-time during the school year, Summers Off.
Salary (Licensed):
$75,000 - $97,000 Salary (Un-Licensed):
$67,500 - $86,320
Location:
Phoenix, OR
Responsibilities
Conducts intake and comprehensive mental health assessments concluding with the formulation of a DSM-V-TR diagnosis and an initial treatment plan.
Interviews clients and/or parents/guardian to obtain a complete bio‑psychological history and other pertinent information.
Interprets the assessment results to client and/or parents/guardian in understandable lay‑person language, minimizing the use of the psychological “jargon”.
Collaborates with client and/or parent/guardian in developing an individualized treatment plan with clearly stated measurable goals and objectives.
Assesses a client’s therapeutic needs; establishes a therapeutic relationship and evaluates progress toward goals with clients and/or parents/guardians.
Conducts individual, group, and family therapy as specified in the individualized treatment plan.
Implements appropriate therapeutic interventions (e.g., play therapy, cognitive‑behavioral therapy, psycho‑education, teaching coping/relaxation skills, parent education/training, family therapy, etc.).
Consults and collaborates with outside agencies, internal staff, and school staff (student support team of IEP meetings, parent/teacher conferences, and brief/informal parent or teacher contacts) to best meet the social and emotional needs of the client.
Provides ongoing case management, as needed.
Refers client and family to supportive services to supplement treatment and counseling. In elementary settings, partners closely with their behavioral health support specialist who can provide students with skills training services in the school setting to support work occurring in therapy.
Provides resources to clients, parents, and teachers and makes referrals to other providers when necessary.
Demonstrates calmness and rational thinking in crisis intervention and collaborate with school and SBHC staff to best meet the needs of children in crisis.
Education and Licensure
Master's degree in social work, psychology, marital and family therapy, or clinical mental health counseling.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with the State of Oregon.
Registered Clinical Social Work Associate (CSWA), Professional Counselor Associate (PCA) or Marriage & Family Therapy Associate (MFTA) with the State of Oregon (clinical supervision provided; support toward licensure).
Other Qualifications Required:
Excellent interpersonal communication and problem‑solving skills.
Skills to intervene and promote reconciliation, compromise and positive outcomes in difficult interactions.
Preferred:
Experience with children.
One year of demonstrated clinical experience in the treatment of mental and emotional disorders.
Experience working with at‑risk children and families, preferably in a school environment.
Skilled at using electronic health records as applicable to area of work (EPIC).
Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Voluntary Accident, Short Term Disability, and Critical Illness Insurance
403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with Available Company Match
Licensure Renewal Fees
Organization Paid Standard Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
Wellness Programs Such As Cooking, Zumba, Yoga, and Gardening
Personal and Professional Development Seminars
Relocation Reimbursement up to $5,000
Equity Statement At La Clinica, we commit to engage everyone in a welcoming, respectful, and loving way and to maintain the dignity and value of all people above everything else. These standards align with our organization’s vision of absolute excellence, open‑hearted community, and well‑being for all.
Application Information For more information, please visit our website at: https://laclinicahealth.org/patients/approach/
Applications will be reviewed by the appropriate Department for interview; those selected must be able to provide proof of legal right to work in this country.
La Clinica is a drug free work environment and Equal Opportunity Employer. La Clinica complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you consider yourself disabled and desire assistance in the application process, please contact the Human Resources Department.
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