Options Counseling and Family Services

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Mental Health Therapist (Early Childhood) (Personal Services)



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Vision Statement

Options Counseling and Family Services supports the health, safety, equity, and well-being of our clients, families, employees, and communities.

Mission Statement

In partnership with members of the communities we serve, Options Counseling and Family Services promotes safety, healing, and empowerment for individuals and families.

Benefits

Options offers many benefits for our full-time employees (full-time is any employee working 30 hours per week or more). A list of all our benefits can be found on our website, here: https://options.org/careers/benefits/

Highlights:

  • Options pays 100% of the cost to cover employees for medical, dental, vision, basic term life, accidental death and dismemberment, and long-term disability
  • 403b retirement plan with an agency match
  • Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) funded by Options to reimburse employees for a percentage of medical expenses related to employees' deductible
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care Expense accounts are available
  • Generous Paid Time-Off (PTO) policy that allows employees to earn up to four weeks in the first year of employment
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP), 100% funded by Options

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they have every one of the qualifications as described. We are most interested in finding the best candidate and our hiring processes are centered on assessing candidates based on diverse experience. Please let us know if you have questions.

General Description:

The Mental Health Therapist provides individual and family therapy to children and their families in an office setting. They may also provide case management and consultation with PCPs, schools, ODHS Child Welfare and Self Sufficiency programs, and other community partners. Clients are self-referred or referred through partnerships with local schools/Head Starts, primary care physicians, hospitals, or ODHS Child Welfare or Self Sufficiency. Options accepts both commercial insurance and Oregon Health Plan.

Required Qualifications:

Masters or doctorate degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or related field. Must be able to qualify as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) and be eligible for registration as an associate (Social Work Associate, Professional Counselor Associate, Marriage and Family Associate), a Psychology Resident or licensure in the State of Oregon. Knowledge and/or experience providing mental health services, including assessment and diagnosis, to children and families. Ability to incorporate child-based therapies into treatment is required, including comfort with treatment for toddlers through school-age children. Must be computer proficient. Must have respectful, open, accepting attitude toward clients and their families. Must be able to pass a ODHS background check.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in play therapy, sand tray, or other child-based therapies. Knowledge of the impact of trauma and experience working with individuals and families from a systemic lens. Strong understanding of evidence-based practice and the role of feedback informed treatment. Experience with record keeping software preferred.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

65% - Direct Client Services

  • Interview client to obtain information concerning family history or other assessment information

  • Conduct mental health assessments for children, including DSM-V diagnosis

  • Provide therapy and case management services in the office or through telehealth

  • Develop and implement treatment plans, defining specific goals and objectives, and revise as needed

25% - Documentation

  • Maintain accurate and current client records, including timely Service Plans, authorization requests, and service notes within the electronic client record (ECR), and sign documents to meet federal and state regulatory standards

  • Coordinate access and provision of services from multiple agencies, including establishing service linkages, advocating for service needs, and obtaining entitlements based on mental or emotional disability

  • Work closely with psychiatrists, psychiatric nurses to coordinate treatment

  • Coordinate case activities with treatment team partners including, when applicable, ODHS/Child Welfare, primary care physicians, schools, and others

  • Refer client to supportive services to supplement treatment and counseling as appropriate

  • Make requests for authorization for services to the local Coordinated Care Organization (CCO) as required

  • Coordinate with ODHS and the local CCO regarding referrals as directed

10% - Other duties

  • Attend and participate in regular clinical supervision (minimum of two times a month) and team meetings, as directed

  • Remain current on relevant research and evidenced based practices

  • Report suspected child abuse and neglect

  • Maintain client confidentiality according to state guidelines

Working Conditions:

  • Extended periods of time sitting or standing at workstation updating client records, phone work, and therapy sessions

  • Mobility and dexterity sufficient to assist clients and handle required job related functions and move about the facility

  • Ability to manage clients who may use offensive language or challenging behaviors

  • May be required to work afternoons or some evenings

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