Portland Mental Health & Wellness

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Pre-Licensed Associate Therapist For full details, and to apply, please visit our Careers page: https://www.portlandmh.com/careers/ — Location: Portland, OR Supervisor: IOP Program Manager Employee Classification: Exempt (Salaried), Full-Time Hours: Full-Time, 40 hours per week Compensation: $68,500 annually, with opportunities for additional clinical flat rate compensation Onboarding Timeline: Approximately 6 weeks — Primary Function: The pre-licensed associate therapist will offer evidence-based group, individual, and family therapy to adults participating in our Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP). They will apply the best practices of group counseling techniques to assist patients effectively, and they will work in collaboration with others involved in the health of patients. Overall, therapists approach their work with humility, respect, and a commitment to decolonizing and liberating mental health care. They prioritize the well-being and self-determination of patients, their families, and their communities, recognizing their intrinsic value and inherent dignity. IOP associate therapists are required to be present for IOP programming and associated staff meetings (3 days a week/4 hours a day), along with an individual IOP caseload of 9 patients (23 clinical contact hours per week). __ Essential Functions: • Provide group, individual, and family/relationship therapy • Assess patients regularly (everyday in IOP) for safety, ADLs, and mental status • Treatment planning and regular assessment of patients’ progress, including need for higher or lower level of care, transition plan, and/or discharge planning • Engage in interdisciplinary collaboration with program psychiatrist and staff, to ensure quality continuation of care • Engage in ongoing training and education in best practices within IOP programs • Ensure compliance with state laws and regulations, as well as the ethics code for your profession • Develop creative program material and curriculum and adjust group therapy content to fit group needs • Communicate with patients’ family members, support systems, and outside providers as needed • Collaborate with Director, Manager, and program staff to provide accurate clinical information for ongoing utilization reviews • Demonstrate skill in documentation (initial treatment plans/updates, discharges, attendance) • Perform other duties as assigned. • IOP associate therapists have the option to maintain a small outpatient caseload, in addition to their work in IOP, and are limited to a maximum of four (4) outpatient sessions per week. __ Minimum Qualifications: • Required: a masters degree in psychology, counseling, or a related field • Required: appropriate board approved supervision agreement or licensing required. • Demonstrate competence and humility in terms of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, class, ability et al • Demonstrate commitment to the preservation of a workplace which embraces diversity • Demonstrate commitment to confidentiality of patient and employee information • Communicate professionally and effectively with patients and clinicians • Demonstrate a strong attention to detail and organization • Demonstrate patience: being patient with people who may have trouble communicating or understanding what is happening is imperative for this position • Follow policies and procedures to contribute to the administrative efficiency of the practice, taking initiative to suggest and develop those that may be needed • Ability to work with Mac OS & Google Workspace __ Portland Mental Health & Wellness offers a competitive benefits package for full-time employees that includes: • Paid Vacation Time (80 hours per year) • Paid Health Leave (40 hours per year) • Paid Floating Holiday Hours (80 hours per year) • Medical and Vision Insurance – Kaiser Permanente of the Northwest (choice of three plans) • Dental Insurance • Employer Paid Life and AD&D Insurance • Voluntary Additional Life and AD&D Insurance • Voluntary Short Term Disability Insurance • Voluntary Critical Illness Insurance • Voluntary Accident Insurance • Flexible Spending Account, Health Care • Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care • Commuter Benefit – Choice of Subsidized TriMet Pass or Limited Parking Reimbursement • 401K Retirement Plan – Up to 4% Company Match Once Eligible • Discounted Enrollment with Student Loan Tutor • 10% Discount on Vitamins & Supplements Through Fullscript • Limited Access to Columbia Sportswear Employee Store • Discount at VioletSuitesPDX Boutique Hotel • OnPoint Community Credit Union Group Banking Benefits • Free Access to Continuing Education Platforms • Weekly Clinical Consultation Groups Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $68,500.00 per year Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Flexible schedule • Flexible spending account • Health insurance • Life insurance • Paid time off • Vision insurance Work Location: Hybrid remote in Portland, OR 97214