Mental Health Counselor​/Case Manager for Deaf

Location:

West Salem Clinic – Mental Health
Program:
Connection
Employment Status:
Full Time – 1.0 FTE 40 hrs./wk. – Monday through Friday

Provide Care Without Communication Barriers

Are you a mental health professional who believes truly accessible care goes beyond providing an interpreter?

Northwest Human Services is seeking a compassionate, culturally responsive Mental Health Counselor/Case Manager for the Deaf to provide behavioral health services to Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Deaf Blind individuals through our Connection Program.

In this role, you'll combine clinical counseling, advocacy, case management, and care coordination while providing services directly in American Sign Language (ASL). You'll work alongside medical providers, behavioral health professionals, and community partners to deliver trauma-informed, person-centered care that recognizes Deaf culture, Deaf identity, and the unique barriers experienced by the individuals we serve.

If you're passionate about mental health, fluent in ASL, and committed to making behavioral healthcare more accessible and equitable, we want to meet you.

• Provide mental health counseling to individuals, couples, families, and groups directly in ASL.
• Deliver culturally responsive, trauma-informed care grounded in an understanding of Deaf culture, Deaf identity, and the experiences of Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Deaf Blind individuals.
• Help clients build on their strengths, support recovery, improve functioning, and promote overall wellness.

• Assess mental health, co-occurring disorder, and other behavioral health needs.
• Develop clinical impressions, treatment recommendations, and individualized treatment plans with measurable goals.
• Provide counseling and therapeutic interventions aligned with client needs and treatment goals.
• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with professional, regulatory, and agency standards.

• Provide case management, advocacy, and care coordination.
• Connect clients with healthcare, behavioral health, social services, employment resources, and other community supports.
• Help clients navigate accessibility and systemic barriers that may impact their health, independence, and well-being.

• Partner with medical providers, behavioral health professionals, and community organizations to support coordinated, integrated care.
• Participate in staff meetings, training, continuing education, and professional development.
• Provide clinical supervision, training, and support to students, interns, and volunteers as assigned.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional and ethical standards while meeting established productivity expectations.

• A skilled communicator who can connect directly with clients in ASL.
• A culturally responsive clinician who understands and respects Deaf culture, Deaf identity, and diverse experiences within the Deaf community.
• A compassionate advocate who helps clients overcome barriers and navigate complex systems.
• A collaborative partner who works across behavioral health, medical care, and community services to support the whole person.
• A trauma-informed professional who approaches clients with respect, empathy, and an understanding of their individual experiences.

• Master's degree or higher in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Rehabilitation Counseling, or another related mental health field.
• Current Oregon clinical licensure as an LCSW, LPC, or LMFT.
• Proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL) to provide behavioral health services directly to clients without reliance on an…