What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Therapist (Salem, OR) position at Connections365?
**Oregon Behavioral Health Loan Repayment Program Qualified Agency**
We are currently hiring a full-time therapist to work with youth, adults and families in our outpatient mental health program. Preference will be given to applicants who are bilingual in English and Spanish.
Compensation: Unlicensed non-bilingual staff: $24/hour wage
- Unlicensed bilingual $25/hour
- Licensed non-bilingual staff: $27/hour
- Licensed bi-lingual staff: $28/hour
- 100% coverage of employee's medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums
- Paid licensure supervision as well as training and CEU's
- Reimbursement of required personal liability insurance
- 3% retirement fund match
- Paid $10,000 life insurance policy
- Generous vacation and sick leave benefits
- Minimum Qualifications: Must meet one of the following:
- Master's degree in Counseling/Counseling Psychology, or Social Work
- If unlicensed, must be a registered intern with OBLPCT or equivalent board or become a registered intern for licensure within 90 days of employment.
- Additional Requirements:
- Valid Oregon driver’s license, personal auto liability insurance, and a driving record that permits coverage under the agency’s corporate auto liability.
- Must successfully complete a thorough background investigation, including a criminal history check, reference checks, employment history and education verification, or licensing. Arrest and/or conviction of a crime does not automatically disqualify an applicant.
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of the following:
- Normal process of child and adolescent growth and development;
- Dysfunctional families and family systems counseling; and
- Mental and nervous conditions of childhood, adolescence and adults.
- Training, knowledge, and experience demonstrating competence in building and maintaining working relationships with children, adults and families needing intensive family services, mental health services or out-of-home placement.
- Working knowledge of planning for and implementing contact with community resources on behalf of clients.
This is a full time position
Salary : $24 - $28
