Licensed Adult Mental Health Therapist - MH007

Job DetailsJob Location: Wellness Clinic on Burnside - Portland, OR 97233Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $75,600.00 - $87,150.00 Salary/yearJob Shift: DayJob Category: UDS-Other Mental Health Personnel-20c-6Title: Licensed Adult Mental Health Therapist - CF024

Location(s): 

Indian Health Clinic - 703 NE Hancock Street Portland, OR 97212

Wellness Center - 12360 E Burnside Portland, OR 97233

Schedule: This is a hybrid position, Monday through Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm

Wage Range: $75,600 - $87,150 annual salary, Exempt

If you are a motivated and dedicated Licensed Adult Mental Health Therapist looking for an opportunity to contribute to an organization making a positive impact, we want to hear from you!

At NARA Northwest, you’ll find a supportive work environment where every team member is valued and respected. Whether you’re passionate about healthcare, behavioral health, education, or social services, there’s a place for you to make a meaningful difference.  

Company Mission:

The mission of NARA NW is to provide education, physical, mental health services, and substance abuse treatment that is culturally appropriate to American Indians, Alaska Natives, and anyone in need.

About the Company:

At NARA NW, we deliver services and support to Native American and Alaska Native communities, helping individuals lead healthier, more fulfilling lives.

With over 450 employees across a variety of programs—including medical and dental care, addiction treatment, housing assistance, and enrichment initiatives NARA NW offers numerous opportunities for growth and advancement, all while making a tangible, positive impact on the lives of others.

Position Overview:

The Mental Health Therapist will provide intake and assessment services; individual, group and family therapy. Referral and follow up services. Hours of work are flexible to meet program needs, with some evenings and weekends required

What you will do:

· Provide intakes and assessments for clients admitted to NARA’s treatment programs.

· Provide individual, group, couple, families and multifamily therapy sessions.

· Serve as consultant and liaison with referral sources and treatment providers.

· Complete written diagnostic assessments and impressions, treatment plans, progress notes, discharge summaries and other documentation as required. Contribute to development of treatment plan with residential counselor.

· Provide crisis intervention services as needed including referral and follow-up.

· Participate in community mental health awareness and community outreach programs of NARA

· Provide referral and follow-up and outreach services as needed.

· Participate in residential and clinic staff meetings as needed.

· Participate in quality assurance activities including chart reviews.
Qualifications 

We would like to hear from people that have:

· Master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or psychiatric nursing.

· Two years’ paid experience as Mental Health Specialist, dual diagnosis experience.

· Licensed as Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Alcohol and Drug Counseling Certification.

· MHACBO Board Certified QMHP.

· Ability to maintain professional boundaries with clients, the community, and other staff members.

· Must pass a pre-employment or for cause drug tests.

· Must pass criminal background and DMV checks.


PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

· Experience working within the Native American/Alaska Native community
 

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

· Experience working within the Native American/Alaska Native community

 

What’s in it for you?

 

14 Paid Holidays: New Years Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Battle of Little Big Horn, Independence Day, Labor Day, Native American Day, Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, day after Thanksgiving, and December 25th!

 

 

Benefits: Employees working 20 hours, or more are eligible for benefits. Benefits are effective from the 1st of the month following the date of hire. 

 


Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance through Kaiser Permanente
14 Paid Holidays (Listed Above)
13 Paid Days of Sick Time
13 Paid Days of PTO (Vacation accruals increase with years of service to a maximum of 26 days)
$50,000 Life Insurance & AD&D
Short Term and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Account 
Health Spending Account
401(k) with 4% Match
Inclement Weather Days (Snow Days)
Public Student Loan Forgiveness -NARA NW is a local 501(c)3 nonprofit, FQHC


 

How to apply:

 


To Quick Apply, go to Careers – NARA NW (naranorthwest.org)
Look for the position you want to apply for and submit a resume (Required) and cover letter (Optional), that’s all!
Feel free to contact recruiting@naranorthwest.org if you ha