Mental Health Counselor Share:
Compensation
Benefits
Employment Type
$52,000.00 - $62,000.00 Annually
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Retirement Savings
Full-Time
Description
*IMPORTANT: To be
considered for this position, please follow the Application Instructions at the
end of this job posting*
About Us:
Portland
Opportunities Industrialization Center + Rosemary Anderson High School (POIC +
RAHS) is a minority-led nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization providing the highest
quality services in education, mentoring, family outreach, employment training
and placement.
Established in 1968,
POIC
+ RAHS has been a beacon for communities of color for over 50 years. Today,
POIC + RAHS provides education and direct services to over 700 students and
work trainees annually, 80% of whom are Black or Latinx.
- We believe all people have value.
- We believe all people can grow.
- We believe all people can contribute and build thriving
communities.
Visit our website at www.portlandoic.org
Job Summary:
As the Mental Health Counselor, you
will provide comprehensive assessments and support to youth and families served
by POIC + RAHS. This includes crisis management, individual and family
counseling, skills groups, and student support. You may also conduct training related
to Culturally Responsive Trauma Informed Care, to support the delivery of
effective mental health services organization-wide. Mental Health Counselors
complete all required client-related paperwork, including federal- and
state-mandated forms, and mental health documentation as required for insurance
billing.
What We
Offer:
POIC + RAHS
offers a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment where everyone has the
opportunity to grow. Our compensation and benefits package represent our
commitment to employee health and financial wellness.
- Generous
vacation/PTO policy
- Employer
paid Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
- Employer
paid Life and Long Term Disability insurance
- Flexible
Spending Account (FSA) option
- 403(b)
Retirement Plan option
- Twelve paid
Holidays per year
- Professional growth and advancement opportunities
Responsibilities
- Enhances school climate and broadly promote behavioral health, wellness, and school success for students, families and staff by conducting on-going needs assessments, building relationships, and systematically seeking to reduce stigma.
- Conducts assessments; creates and follows treatment plans; collaborates with school staff, caregivers, and other involved providers.
- Adheres to professional standards for record keeping and documentation for timely payment from insurance companies.
- Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with youth and families of color.
- Conducts training and builds school and community support for delivery of effective school based mental health services to students and their families.
- Assists in the coordination and facilitation of group services and provides weekly individual services for adolescents.
Qualifications
Personal Requirements:
- Strong cultural competency.
- Ability to vary communication style to meet needs.
- Ability to adapt to frequent change and unexpected events.
- Must have a valid driver-s license, access to a personal vehicle and the ability to meet our insurability requirements.
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
Experience/Education Requirements:
- Master-s degree in social work, psychology, mental health counseling or a closely related mental health field (QMHP)
- Minimum 3 years related experience
- Oregon License (i.e. Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Psychologist), OR registered intern in process for license required
- Experience working with African American and Latinx youth and their families
- Experience with crisis intervention, community networking, and resource developmentApplication Instructions:
*To be considered for this opportunity, please submit:*
1. Personal Statement that includes:
a. Why you are interested in working for POIC + RAHS
b. How your skills and experience relate to this position
c. What you can contribute to our organization and the youth we serve
2. Resume
Please send your Personal Statement and Resume to jobs@portlandoic.org with the job title in the subject line. Applicants who do not submit a Personal Statement that includes the requested information may be disqualified from consideration for the position.
POIC + RAHS is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law.
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