Mental Health Therapist (FBH Clinician III) - Salmon Creek

Mental Health Therapist

Join our amazing clinical team as we grow our services serving youth and families in the greater Portland area!

Starting Salary Range: $90,084.80 - $

Additional Pay/Ability to Earn Additional Pay of:

• Coverage after hours: $1800.00 per year
• Pay based on performance: up to $8000.00 per year
• Licensure pay: $250.00 per pay period (2 times per month)
• Bi-lingual fluency skills in Spanish and English, or other languages, as needed: $100
  -200 per pay period (2 times per month) for service provision in support the families we serve. Tiered language stipend based on language proficiency and youth and family needs.
• We are an approved National Health Service Corps site; to apply for student loan repayment or get information on this option, see (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

Benefits:

• 12 paid holidays; plus 1 personal holiday each year!
• 3 weeks' vacation per year
• 12 sick-days per year
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance (1 times annual salary)
• Retirement Plans: 403-B Employee Savings Plan and an Employer Contribution Pension

Training and Supervision:

• Extensive training in multiple clinical approaches as well as trainings in related areas
• Daily and weekly supervision and immediate assistance and clinical supervision / consultation available at any time

Job Summary:

• We provide family-oriented, strength-based mental health services for children and families in their own home and community. Clinicians work flexible schedules, based on the needs of those we serve. This position will participate in an on-call rotation with other Clinicians and Clinical Care Coordinators. This unique way of working allows Clinicians/Therapists the opportunity to offer a high level of collaboration, coordination and intensive behavior health services while allowing for creativity and needs-driven services.
  
  Emphasis is on achieving incredible outcomes with children, youth and families by actively partnering with them along with their natural and community services and supports to achieve long-term safety and stability within each family as well as our neighborhoods and communities.
• We strive to help children and families live together safely and securely with hope and promise. At times we serve as a catalyst for change, offering new approaches and challenging long-standing service traditions in community behavioral health. We behave with Humility, Passion for our Mission, and Compassion and Respectful Interactions. We value learning and offer alternatives and we stand strong to help child-serving systems understand our alternative paradigm while strengthening partnerships.
  
  We do not compromise our values!
• This position will be based out of FBH North Vancouver, WA site in the Salmon Creek area. This position requires scheduling flexibility to meet the needs of youth and families served. The services we offer will be provided in community-based settings and in family homes.

What We Are Seeking in a Candidate:

• Master's degree in Behavioral Sciences, or equivalent, accredited degree.
• Passion for helping families stay together.
• Energetic, innovative style with the ability to engage children, youth and family members in services.
• Enthusiastic and optimistic approach, encouraging ongoing participation of all involved.
• Natural ability to work with others through a genuine strengths-based approach, appreciating unique qualities and assets of all involved.
• Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team.
• Demonstrate the necessary attitudes, knowledge and skills to deliver culturally competent services and work effectively in multi-cultural situations.
• Ability to visually assess safety in the community and family homes.
• Ability to meet with clients and colleagues in homes and community locations.
• For Clinicians serving the Burien Youth and Families we are seeking bi-lingual fluency skills in Spanish and English.
• Preference for a flexible schedule rather than a traditional, fixed 8-5, Monday through Friday, facility-based position.
• Should be able to participate in on-call rotation responsibilities, which will be discussed in our screening process.
• Applicant must successfully pass required background clearances prior to an offer of employment.
• Valid driver's license & current automobile insurance, reliable transportation with an acceptable driving record per CCS policy.
• Support and uphold the mission, beliefs and values of Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services.

If you are passionate about providing strength-based mental health services for children, youth and their family, we would love to hear from you!