Mental Health Therapist - Portland Public Schools - CF024

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 Mental Health Therapist – Portland Public Schools provides comprehensive behavioral health services to children, adolescents, and families in Portland Public Schools, NARA Northwest outpatient clinics, and community-based settings. This position conducts mental health screenings, assessments, diagnoses, treatment planning, and provides individual, group, and family therapy utilizing evidence-based, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed approaches. The therapist collaborates with families, school personnel, community partners, and multidisciplinary treatment team members to support client well-being and treatment goals. Additional responsibilities include crisis intervention, care coordination, referrals, discharge planning, and follow-up services.

What you will do:


Conduct mental health screenings, assessments, diagnoses, and treatment planning for children, adolescents, and families receiving services through Portland Public Schools, NARA Northwest outpatient programs, and community-based settings.
Provide individual, group, and family therapy utilizing evidence-based, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed treatment approaches, including play therapy and other developmentally appropriate interventions as indicated.
Conduct risk assessments, safety planning, and crisis intervention services for clients experiencing behavioral health crises.
Collaborate with families, school personnel, community partners, medical providers, and multidisciplinary treatment team members to coordinate care and support client treatment goals.
Provide parenting support, psychoeducation, referrals, care coordination, discharge planning, and follow-up services to promote successful treatment outcomes.
Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation, including assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, discharge summaries, and other records in accordance with organizational policies and applicable regulatory requirements.
Provide mentorship, training, and onboarding support to new clinicians, including opportunities for shadowing, consultation, and knowledge sharing as assigned.
Participate in quality assurance activities, community outreach, program development, and professional training activities as assigned.
Provide behavioral health consultation, education, and training to school staff and community partners 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.
Knowledge of behavioral health assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, crisis intervention, and clinical documentation practices.
Ability to effectively engage and provide therapeutic services to children, adolescents, families, and multidisciplinary treatment team members.
Ability to maintain professional boundaries, confidentiality, and ethical standards of practice.
Valid driver's license, current automobile insurance, acceptable driving record, and ability to meet NARA Northwest's driving requirements, including insurability under the organization's automobile insurance policy.
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.
Experience working in behavioral health, social services, healthcare, education, school-based services, or a related human services field preferred.
Experience working with children, adolescents, and families 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.