Child and Family Mental Health Therapist - QMHP or Licensed - CF038

Job DetailsJob Location: Gresham Floor 1 - Gresham, OR 97030Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $33.60 - $41.90 HourlyJob Shift: DayJob Category: UDS-Other Mental Health Personnel-20c-6Title: Child and Family Mental Health Therapist

Location: Child & Family - 620 NE 2nd St. Gresham, OR 97030

Schedule: This is a hybrid position, Monday through Friday, 9:00am - 6:00pm, with some evenings and weekends required.

Wage Range: 

Unlicensed (QMHP): $33.60 – $39.90 hourly, Non-Exempt

Licensed: $75,600.00 - $87,150.00 annual salary, Exempt

 

If you are a motivated and dedicated Child & Family 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 Child & Family Mental Health Therapist provides culturally responsive, trauma-informed outpatient behavioral health services to children, adolescents, and families. This position is responsible for conducting comprehensive mental health assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, providing evidence-based individual, family, and group therapy, coordinating care with internal and external partners, and delivering crisis intervention and case consultation as needed. The therapist collaborates with multidisciplinary teams, schools, medical providers, and community agencies to support clients' behavioral health and overall well-being while promoting resilience, healthy family functioning, and positive treatment outcomes. Hours of work are flexible to meet program needs and may include some evenings and weekends.

What you will do:


Conduct comprehensive intake assessments and diagnostic evaluations for children, adolescents, and families.
Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans in collaboration with clients and their support systems.
Provide individual, family, group, and, when clinically appropriate, couples therapy.
Provide play therapy and other developmentally appropriate therapeutic interventions as indicated.
Provide parenting support, psychoeducation, and family-focused interventions.
Provide crisis assessment, intervention, safety planning, referrals, and follow-up services.
Coordinate care and serve as a consultant and liaison with schools, medical providers, community partners, referral sources, and other treatment providers.
Complete timely and accurate documentation, including assessments, diagnoses, treatment plans, progress notes, safety plans, discharge summaries, and other required documentation in accordance with agency, state, federal, and payer requirements.
Participate in multidisciplinary treatment planning, case consultation, and staff meetings.
Participate in quality assurance and quality improvement activities, including chart reviews.
Provide mental health “on-call” services as needed.

QualificationsWe would like to hear from people that have:


Master's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or a related behavioral health field.
Current Oregon licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Psychologist, or equivalent behavioral health license; OR certification as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) through MHACBO.
Minimum of two years of experience providing behavioral health services to children, adolescents, and families.
Knowledge of child development, family systems, trauma-informed care, and evidence-based behavioral health interventions.
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.
Experience working within the Native American/Alaska Native community preferred.
Current CADC certification through MHACBO preferred.


 

What’s in it for you?

 

15 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, and your birthday!

 

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
15 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
Employee Assistance Program
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 have any questions or would like to know where your application is in the process.


 

NARA NW Mission: Our mission is to provide education, physical and mental health services and substance abuse treatment that is culturally appropriate to American Indians, Alaska Natives, and everyone in need.

 

NARA NW is fully committed to supporting sobriety. To support NARA NW in its mission, all employees agree to refrain from illicit drug use, marijuana use, and prescription drug abuse, both on and off the job. In addition, all employees agree to model alcohol sobriety. Modeling alcohol sobriety means not consuming, discussing, or promoting the use of alcohol, on the job, on social media and when in the community where the employee would be likely to be seen by NARA NW clients or community. If in recovery, employees must have been sober/clean for a length of time sufficient to demonstrate that they will be able to remain sober.

 

Consistent with NARA NW’s sobriety policy, all employees, volunteers, interns, and contractors, as applicable, are required to sign a “Drug-Free/Alcohol-Free Workplace Certification Form” and NARA NW “Modeling Sobriety Policy Form” as a condition of employment to confirm that they are aware of this policy and that they agree to comply with it. Violation of this policy will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment. This policy is subject to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and its state counterpart

 

Preference in hiring is given to qualified Native Americans in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25, US Code, Sections 472 and 473). NARA Northwest is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Within the scope of Indian Preference, all candidates will receive equal consideration. Experience working with Native American/ Alaska Native community is considered a plus.

 

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position’s activities and requirements, the agency reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties, as necessary.