What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outpatient Child Therapist position at SHS Clinician?
Samaritan Health Services has an opportunity for an Outpatient Child Therapist (LPC, LCSW, PsyD/PhD)
Samaritan Health Services is seeking a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, or Licensed Clinical/Counseling Psychologist to join our Outpatient Mental Health providers serving children and adolescents in three counties across mid-Oregon. At Samaritan Mental Health, we are proud to provide collaborative care using a multidisciplinary team which includes a variety of theoretical approaches, psychiatry, and disciplines.
Our award-winning health system provides exceptional primary care and a range of specialty services throughout the mid-Willamette Valley and Central Oregon coast. The network serves approximately 300,000 residents in Linn, Benton, Lincoln and portions of Polk and Marion counties. Our skilled providers have a passion for building healthier communities through world-class, compassionate health care.
Job Specifics
- Position based across two locations in Corvallis, OR and Albany, OR
- 0.6 FTE w/ Samaritan, and 0.4 FTE in partnership with ABC House (children's advocacy center)
- Mon – Fri, 8a-5p; 25 patient contact hours weekly
- Option for some flexibility for a hybrid work environment, using telehealth up to 2 days/week
- At Samaritan Mental Health, provide individual, group and family counseling and education including; assessment/diagnosis, appropriate brief/time-sensitive treatment, client-related written reports and data collection as appropriate. Primarily serve clients aged 4 to 22 years
- At ABC House, serve victims and witnesses of childhood abuse and neglect.
- Minimal weekday call – for own patients only; no overnight call responsibilities
- Coordinates care with other providers and agencies as needed
- Coordinates referral processes as needed
- Opportunity to engage with a variety of learners – psychology trainees, and psychiatry residents and fellows
·Job Requirements
- Currently licensed/license eligible in Oregon in psychology, social work, or other appropriate clinical therapy and must meet credentialing standards
- Experience with evidence based, short term psychotherapy modalities
- Knowledge of ethical standards and Oregon state law pertaining to the practice of therapy for the specific license held
- Multicultural awareness and skills in a clinical setting
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
Location details
Physicians and their families will appreciate the abundant outdoor recreation opportunities available in the Willamette Valley, as well as proximity to the pristine Oregon Coast, the Cascade Mountains for snow sports, and Portland, Oregon’s largest city – all within two hours! Experience the unmatched quality of life that our area has to offer.
