Mental Health Therapist ; Pendleton Cottage

Initial Posting Date: 12/24/2025

Final date to receive applications:

Agency:
Oregon Health Authority

Salary Range: 4,199 - 5,552

Position Type:
Employee

Position Title:

Mental Health Therapist 1 (Pendleton Cottage)

Pendleton Cottage, a division of the Oregon Health Authority, has a fantastic opportunity for a MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST 1 to join an excellent team working to help people recover from their illness and return to their lives in the community.

The Mental Health Therapist 1, under the supervision of professional staff, participates in the implementation of individual treatment plans that supports the Recovery Model in the State Delivered Secure Residential Treatment Facility, serving high risk/high profile individuals currently residing at Pendleton Cottage. Duties include group therapies, socialization skills, facilitating daily program schedule, pass medications, as well as responsibility for maintaining the safety and security of residents and staff.

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• Two years of experience working with mentally, behaviorally or physically impaired clients; OR
• An Associate's or Bachelor's degree in social science (such as social work, human services, psychology, child development, gerontology, health or health education) may be substituted for 6 months of the required experience.

• Experience working in the mental health field.
• Strong leadership skills
• Experience in milieu management
• Ability to manage stressful situations.
• Possess basic computer skills and be willing to learn new technologies as they are introduced into the workplace.
• Certified Medication Aid (CMA)
• Certified Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA)

• If you are offered employment, the offer will be contingent upon the outcome of an abuse check, criminal records check and driving records check, and the information shall be shared with the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Office of Human Resources (OHR). Any criminal or founded abuse history will be reviewed and could result in the withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment.
• Candidates who are offered employment at the Pendleton Cottage must satisfactorily pass a pre-employment drug test.

• Must possess a valid Oregon driver’s license. Candidates for MHT1 will be required to pass a driver training course to be approved to drive a state vehicle.

• Must possess QMHA certification or willing to obtain within the first month of employment. (Facility will assist)
• Must possess CPR and First Aid Certifications or willing to obtain within the first month of employment. (Facility will assist)

To Be Determined

This position is 100% onsite

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