This position provides direct mental health and addictions clinical services in a culturally-responsive manner to outpatient clients. Duties of the position include:
Provide direct clinical services to program clients including evaluation, individual, group, family, couples counseling, case management and documentation of clinical services consistent with program standards and relevant OARs. Services provided will reflect cultural competence and knowledge of evidenced based practices regarding the clients and their clinical concerns.
Collaborate with other clinical staff, including medical providers, to ensure that clients receive appropriate and coordinated care.
Provide mentoring and clinical supervision of student interns and students, as needed.
Attend and participate in staff meetings and case consultation meetings as deemed necessary.
Develop and maintain positive working relationships with other program staff, Department of Psychiatry, and other OHSU departments, referral sources, and other community agencies.
Required Qualifications
Currently licensed as a LPC, LMFT or LCSW in the State of Oregon
Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or another related behavioral health discipline
Demonstrated ability to conduct an assessment, including identifying precipitating events, gathering histories of mental and physical health, substance use, past mental health services and criminal justice contacts, assessing family, cultural, social and work relationships, and conducting a mental status examination
Demonstrated ability to complete a five-axis DSM diagnosis
Demonstrated ability to write and supervise the implementation of a Service Plan and to provide individual, family or group therapy within the scope of their training
Demonstrated knowledge and skill in providing evidence-based treatment of mental health and addictive disorders
For treatment staff holding certification in addiction counseling, qualifications for the certificate must have included at least:
750 hours of supervised experience in substance use counseling
150 contact hours of education and training in substance use related subjects; and
Successful completion of a written objective examination or portfolio review by the certifying body.
For treatment staff holding a health or allied provider license, the license or registration must have been issued by one of the following state bodies and have at least 60 contact hours of academic or continuing professional education in substance use disorders treatment:
Board of Medical Examiners
Board of Psychologist Examiners
Board of Licensed Social Workers
Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists
Board of Nursing
For treatment staff holding certification in problem gambling counseling, qualifications for the certificate must have included at least:
100 hours of supervised experience in problem gambling counseling
30 contact hours of education and training in problem gambling related subjects; and
Successful completion of a written objective examination or portfolio review by the certifying body.
For treatment staff holding a health or allied provider license, the license or registration must have been issued by one of the following state bodies and they must have at least 60 contact hours of academic or continuing professional education in problem gambling treatment:
Board of Medical Examiners
Board of Psychologist Examiners
Board of Licensed Social Workers
Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists
Board of Nursing
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with adults, adolescents, families and couples
Additional Details
Apply here online. Please be sure to upload a cover letter and resume or CV.
All are welcome
Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu. As an organization devoted to the health and well-being of people in Oregon and beyond, OHSU requires its employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
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