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

Job Title: Child and Family Mental Health Therapist

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

Schedule: Hybrid, Monday through Friday, 9:00am – 6:00pm, with some evenings and weekends required.

Position Type: Full Time

Wage Range: Unlicensed (QMHP): $33.60 – $39.90 hourly (Non‑Exempt). Licensed: $75,600.00 – $87,150.00 annual salary (Exempt).

• 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.

• 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 and criminal background and DMV checks.
• Experience working within the Native American/Alaska Native community preferred.
• Current CADC certification through MHACBO preferred.

• 15 Paid Holidays (including New Year’s 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, December 25, and your birthday).
• Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance through Kaiser Permanente.
• 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 and 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.

Preference in hiring is given to qualified Native Americans in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25, U.S. 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.