Therapist
Company: Benton County
Location: Corvallis
Posted on: April 25, 2024
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Job Description:
Are you interested in working in a dynamic treatment setting? If
you like to be able to get out of the office and have the
flexibility to work with clients in less traditional but effective
ways: this may be the position for you! About the ACT Team
Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) is an evidence-based practice
designed to provide comprehensive treatment & support services. ACT
aims to provide intensive, highly integrated, community-based
services from a multidisciplinary team of professionals. The target
population is individuals ages 18 and over, who have a Serious
Mental Illness who often have a co-occurring diagnosis of substance
use disorder that impair their capability to live in the community.
These individuals do not typically come into a clinic setting for
traditional treatment. The ACT model aims to provide services in
the most integrated settings as possible to maximize independent &
community integration. The ACT Team takes the treatment service to
them in their homes, shelters, sidewalks etc. Job Summary The
Qualified Mental Health Professional provides recovery oriented,
crisis and therapeutic case management to serve individuals with a
severe and persistent mental illness. Services are offered in
individual and group settings utilizing evidence based clinical
practice and skills and in compliance with program standards.
Provide an array of services to a mixed caseload of individuals
with mental illness and/or addictions. This position may provide
specialized services depending on area of assignment. The Benton
County Behavioral Health Department is seeking a Qualified Mental
Health Professional to join the ACT Team. We proudly serve all
Benton County residents regardless of race, ethnicity, immigration
status, gender, or sexual orientation, and regardless of ability to
pay for services. This role delivers intensive and highly
integrated community-based mental health services to a mixed
caseload of individuals with serious mental illness and
co-occurring substance disorders as a member of the
multi-disciplinary ACT Team. Services are provided in individual
and group settings, utilizing evidence-based clinical practices,
harm reduction, trauma informed and skills that comply with program
standards. This position includes a diverse array of job duties,
including but not limited to, mental health assessment, services
planning, crisis planning, and outreach. The Oregon Center of
Excellence for Assertive Community Treatment (OCEACT) provides
training and technical assistance to support new and existing
Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) programs throughout Oregon. For
more information about the ACT model, please visit OCEACT - Oregon
Center of Excellence for Assertive Community Treatment The first
review of applications will be April 11th. Applications submitted
after this date may or may not be considered. This listing may
close at any time after the first review date. Your Total
Compensation/Benefits Spend more time with your family, friends and
get back to doing what you love! 10 Paid Holidays + 2 Floating
Holidays + 8 hours of vacation accrual every month + sick leave!
Vacation accrual increases with years of service. $0 Health
Insurance Premium! Medical, Dental and Vision - cover your whole
family without paying a dime. The County currently pays up to
$10.28 per hour to cover your health benefits ($1,781 a month for a
family plan, $21,372 a year ). In addition, the County contributes
up to $1,400 per year to your Health Savings or Retirement account!
Apart from your deductible you can use this money for things that
aren't traditionally paid by insurance - i.e. Ibuprofen, Tylenol
and other preventative type medications You never lose your Health
Savings Account funds as it rolls over from year to year Dependents
up to age 26 are covered! Get ready for retirement. Save money
without putting in money! After 6 months of employment: The County
makes a retirement contribution of 6% of your salary towards Oregon
PERS! The County makes a deferred compensation 457b plan
contribution of 1.5% of your salary! You can add more if you wish.
A free and award-winning wellness program. Interactive and
personalized approach focused on your whole health Onsite and
virtual seminars, wellness challenges and fun activities Monetary
incentives and cool prizes to engage everyone and meet your
individual needs 100% employer-paid coverage for AD&D
($100,000), Life ($50,000), and Long Term Disability coverage.
Supplemental plans are available at reasonable rates! Advance,
learn and grow your career with a team committed to your
professional development. $1000 reimbursement to toward continuing
education available for each fiscal year. This covers
licensure/certifications fees. Passing six-month probation
required. Annual salary range of: QMHP - Health Care Professional
2: $61,448 - $82,932 QMHP - Health Care Professional 3: $65,119 -
$87,872 This position guarantees two salary raises within your
first year. Increases are given at the end of the 6 month
probationary period and at the 1 year anniversary, as long as your
performance is in good standing! Increases are given until the
maximum of the salary range is reached. For most employees who take
advantage of health benefits the salary only makes up 60% of their
total compensation. The County invests in you and your family! We
encourage applications from members of historically
underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with
disabilities, veterans, and LGBTQIA+ community members. The
strength of our organization lies in the diversity of our workforce
and the perspectives our employees bring to their work at Benton
County. Health Care Professional 2 level: Master's degree from an
accredited college or university in Counseling, Social Work,
Psychology, or closely related field; AND One year of health
experience providing mental health services; AND Must be registered
as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) with Mental Health
& Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO) or be able to
obtain certification within 6 months of hire. Health Care
Professional 3 level: Master's degree from an accredited college or
university in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or closely
related field; AND Two years of health experience providing mental
health services; AND PsyD, LCSW, LPC, LMFT or equivalent licensure.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be
accepted. Please note candidates must have at least 6 months of
actual work experience to be considered as equivalent. Special
Requirements Hiring is contingent upon the successful completion of
a background check. Valid Oregon driver's license. This position
requires driving and may require use of a personal vehicle. Ideal
Candidate PsyD, LCSW, LPC, LMFT or equivalent licensure CADC
obtained Employment Type: Full Time Years Experience: 1 - 3 years
Salary: $61,448 - $87,872 Annual Bonus/Commission: No
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