Mental Health Therapist, Adult Outpatient

Mental Health Therapist, Adult Outpatient #277

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This position is based out of Life Works NW's Milwaukie site.

$63,473-$82,516 salary with full benefits.

The posted salary range reflects the compensation potential for this role. Most candidates will be placed between the entry level and midpoint of the range, depending on their experience and qualifications. However, more seasoned professionals with extensive exact or similar experience may be considered for placement toward the higher end of the range. Final salary offers are made in alignment with internal compensation processes in accordance with Oregon Pay Equity laws.

• Responsible for client evaluation including initial intake interview, formulating diagnosis, identifying appropriate treatment services. Obtain necessary releases, notify client, significant other(s), care givers and care providers of diagnosis and initial recommendations and complete written narrative of evaluation.
• Collect information about individuals or clients, using interviews, case histories, observational techniques, and other assessment methods. Observe and evaluate client's performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
• Analyze data such as interview notes, and reference manuals to identify symptoms and to diagnose the nature of clients' problems.
• Identify psychological, emotional, or behavioral issues and diagnose disorders, using information obtained from interviews, tests, records, and reference materials. Address legal issues as needed.
• Provide referral services to clients and their families, e.g., institutional living, health, mental health services, employment services, etc. Maintain awareness of community referral resources.
• Develop therapeutic treatment plans based on clients' interests, abilities, strengths and needs. Treatment plans will be evidence based using clinical experience and knowledge, and will have measurable goals and objectives based on the diagnosis and will specify type, frequency, intensity, time frames of outcomes and duration of therapy. Treatment plans will be client driven and follow‑ups will be completed on time, assessing the quantity and quality of services provided.
• May confer with clients, significant others and treatment team to develop plans for post treatment activities.
• Counsel individuals, groups, or families to help them understand problems, define goals, and develop realistic action plans. Guide clients in the development of skills and strategies for dealing with their problems.
• May be responsible for service coordination. Coordinate/collaborate with physicians, staff, families, caregivers, etc. Maintain chart notes related to external contracts, obtaining pertinent records from other treatment and tracking client's involvement, follow‑through and progress in varied treatment activities. Document all services and contacts provided related to treatment.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of counseling or treatments and the accuracy and completeness of diagnoses, modifying plans and diagnoses as necessary.
• Document and maintain client records in electronic healthcare system within 24 hours of meeting with client to ensure compliance with agency and contract guidelines and confidentiality. May conduct Resident Reviews and more detailed mental health evaluations for residents of long‑term facilities.
• May provide training to staff, caregivers, and family regarding issues of mental health, addiction and behavior management as it relates to clients.
• Provide crisis intervention. May serve as Clinician of the Day.
• Serve as back‑up for other staff when needed.
• Check e‑mail/voice mail throughout the day when working responding appropriately.
• Continually increase level of cultural sensitivity, awareness and competency.
• May need to travel between sites or in the community.
• May need to work some evenings.
• Meets performance standards for productivity, documentation (including progress notes, assessments, treatment plans and authorization requests) proficiency in clinical model and evidence…