Mental Health Therapist - Portland Public Schools - CF

Title

Child and Family Mental Health Therapist

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

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

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 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.

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

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.

• 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.