The therapist provides direct mental health treatment, including screening, evaluating, and diagnosing disorders while developing age-appropriate treatment plans. They also facilitate psychotherapy groups and coordinate multi-systemic support by collaborating with families, schools, and community agencies.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a minimum of a master’s degree in a mental health field such as Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling. Applicants must be licensed or license-eligible in Oregon as a QMHP or equivalent.
Adapt Integrated Health Care is looking for a qualified Youth Outpatient Therapist to join their team!
This is a clinical position requiring a combination of graduate level training and experience in diagnosis and treatment of mental health disorders.
This individual will demonstrate specialized knowledge in the treatment of one of more of the following age groups: Infants/Toddlers/Preschoolers, School Age Children, Adolescents.
The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Therapist will work individually with children to help children develop skills for managing symptoms of mental illness.
He or she will also work within family systems to strengthen and improve parental responsivity to their child’s emotional and behavioral problems.
This individual will also understand and be able to work collaboratively with community systems that impact child mental health, including but not limited to childcare providers, schools, correctional team, child welfare and foster care.
This individual will work collaboratively with Adapts diverse team mental health and addictions professionals.
Qualifications
Minimum of master’s degree in an area of mental health specialization, including Social Work, Psychology, Mental health counseling
Licensed or license eligible in Oregon.
Current MHACBO eligibility/registration as a QMHP or current Oregon Licensing Board Associate Registration
Primary Responsibilities
Provides direct mental health treatment, including screen, evaluate, diagnose for mental health disorders, develop treatment plans, provide age-appropriate psychotherapy and document appropriately.
Facilitates psychotherapy groups for children, families and multi-family groups using psychoeducation, discussion, and group process.
Provides or arranges for case management services as appropriate to create multi-systemic support for children and families.
Maintains active communication and works collaboratively with child’s family and support network, including childcare providers, school-based professionals, correctional team, child welfare providers, parents and/or foster parents as appropriate. Coordinates services with other affiliated agencies and meets with community partners as needed.
Benefits
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Medical insurance
Relocation assistance
401(k) retirement plan
Professional development
Pet insurance
Flexible spending account
Health savings account
Signing bonus
Understands and incorporates principles of Trauma Informed Care (TIC) and Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) into practice.
Participates in training/CEUs in order to maintain licensure, develop best practice approaches to treatment
Participates in clinical supervision, QA review of documentation, and personal goal tracking highlighted in yearly evaluation. Attends minimum of 2 hours individual or group supervision per month.
Shares specialized knowledge and experience with Adapt’s treatment team.
Understands and incorporates developmental needs of children and/or adolescents into service delivery approaches.
Adheres to agency policies and procedures, including Ethics statement.
Possesses strong typing and computer skills necessary for regular documentation. Highly efficient – has personalized system to enhance and document client contacts.
Come join our progressive team and make a difference in the lives of others! For more information on our organization, please visit our website at www.adaptoregon.org [file:///C%3A/Users/zennies/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Olk/Attachments/ooa-5cc384ca-cdd8-4369-889d-cb8c95392f7f/de56788f894de759d0db22fc1885415ed0e6a1df889d50dd484a6cd5d3ef0c45/www.adaptoregon.org].
We Offer
100% Paid Premiums for Full Family Medical insurance, cash waiver available
Dental, Vision, and Pet insurance options
Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
401(k) retirement plan with 5% employer contribution
In-house training, on-site professional development, and annual allowance for external training
Signing Bonus and Relocation Assistance, when applicable
Clinical supervision towards licensure is available
Our priority is to be a workplace that offers employees a rewarding work-life and opportunities for personal and professional growth. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, and we are proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work® in 2024 and 2025!
Adapt Integrated Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including for those with disabilities and veterans. Adapt Integrated Health Care does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable law. Adapt will not tolerate unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation and is committed to preventing or stopping them whenever they may occur at the organization or in its programs.
For anyone needing assistance or accommodations with Adapt’s application process, please call (541) 672-2691 and ask for our Talent Acquisition team.
