Mental Health Therapist 2

  • Oregon Health Authority
  • Jan 13, 2023
Full time Government Health Care

Job Description

The Oregon State Hospital, a division of the Oregon Health Authority, has a fantastic opportunity for multiple MENTAL HEALTH THERAPISTS 2 to join an excellent team working to help people recover from their illness and return to their lives in the community.

What you will do!
You will, under the supervision of professional staff, provide primary case management for a group of mentally, emotionally or behaviorally impaired patients. You'll work under the supervision of professional staff to design, teach and evaluate classes in a treatment specialty area such as criminality or addiction and/or provide behavioral therapy to patients. In addition, you'll participate in the basic care and treatment of, and provide security and escort services for patients and contribute to the general therapeutic atmosphere of the work unit.

What's in it for you?

We offer a workplace that balances productivity with enjoyment; promote an atmosphere of mutual respect, dedication, and enthusiasm. You will collaborate in an open office with a team of bright individuals to work with and learn from. We offer full medical, vision and dental with paid sick leave, vacation, personal leave and ten paid holidays per year plus pension and retirement plans. If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, the Oregon Health Authority is the place for you.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Three years of experience working with people with behavioral illness or histories or physically impaired clients.
  • An Associate's or a bachelor's degree in social science (such as social work, human services, psychology, child development, gerontology, health, or health education) may be substituted for one year of the required experience.

Preferred Skills:

  • Possess basic computer skills and be willing to learn new technologies as they are introduced into the workplace.
  • Must be able to work more than 8 hours in a day and/or 40 hours in a week as required.
  • May require working on-call and/or rotating schedules.
  • Experience in creating and maintaining a work environment that is respectful and accepting of diversity among team members and the people we serve.

 

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$3,536 - $5,380

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