Lifeways Inc

Qualified Mental Health Professional

Ontario, OregonFull-time
$35+ hourly
About the Job
$10,000 New Hire Bonus (paid out over 2 years)

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  
  • Under general supervision, assess client needs and function level. 
  • Provides individualized case management to clients. 
  • Make appropriate referrals. Provides some individual and group counseling and education and support to clients and families, skills training and outreach to client homes. 
  • Acts as liaison and provides consultation, education and information to community agencies that routinely come in contact with individuals with mental or emotional disturbances. 
  • Make diagnoses. Acts as program coordinator by assisting with program planning activities. Screens clients for program eligibility and conduct comprehensive evaluations resulting in a DSM IV diagnosis.  
  • Develops diagnostic evaluations and treatment plans for clients which includes delivery of appropriate services as defined in the detailed treatment plan. 

Requirements:
  •  M.A. degree plus two years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Provide individual, group and family counseling or equivalent experience  
  • Must hold appropriate CADC licensure or receive the credential/license within 36-months of application
  • Knowledge of regulations and laws governing mental health, behavioral, and addiction services, ethics, confidentiality, privacy, and other related areas
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Must pass a criminal background check

Benefits offered:
  • Medical Benefits
  • Dental Benefits
  • Vision Benefits
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Health Savings Account
  • Life Insurance - Company Paid
  • Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance - Company Paid
  • Short Term Disability- Company Paid
  • Long Term Disability
  • Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Wellness Programs
  • 401K Retirement Plan (Traditional or ROTH) with Company Funded Matching up to 6%
  • Retirement and Financial Planning Services
  • Loan Forgiveness options through federal programs (National Health Service Corps & Public Service Loan Forgiveness)
  • We provide professional development to enhance various skills, certifications, and continuing education
  • Opportunities for growth and movement - We encourage our employees to consider new growth opportunities with us and have opportunities
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • Paid Time Off (amount depends on years of service)
  • (7) Paid Holidays + (2) Paid Floating Holidays
  • Employee Assistance Program - assists employees with personal problems and/or work-related problems that may impact their job performance, health, mental and emotional well-being