Senior Mental Health Counselor at Providence Portland Medical Center in Portland, OR. 

Part-Time/Variable Shift

This position is responsible for providing clinically therapeutic programs and treatment in the inpatient behavioral health units.  Under the supervision of the manager/director and in collaboration with multidisciplinary treatment team, the Mental Health Professional (MHP) is responsible for providing various modalities of treatment from a trauma informed clinical model that can include group, individual and family therapy. The MHP is responsible for the psychosocial interventions established in the patient treatment plan.  The MHP will use their education and training to assist in stabilizing and treating patients during their stay on the unit.  The MHP provides feedback and input to the multidisciplinary team regarding their assessment of the patient strengths, capacities, and responsiveness to the treatment.  

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence Portland Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications: 

Master's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or other mental health related field from an accredited school, or from a school in candidacy status by the appropriate higher education council.  LCSW with the state of Oregon required. Licensure as an LICSW in the state of Washington required as needed based on work location(s). Or Master's Degree in Recreational therapy from an accredited school, or from a school in candidacy status by the appropriate higher education council.  CTRS national credential is required. Licensure in accordance with the appropriate Oregon state board is required. Or Master's Degree in Creative/Expressive Arts from an accredited school, or from a school in candidacy status by the appropriate higher education council. It is also required that this Masters degree be eligible for licensure as LPC or LMFT in accordance with the appropriate Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists.  LPC or LMFT licensure with the appropriate Oregon state board is required.     2 years of relevant experience in an inpatient mental health setting. 2 years - Adult Unit: Experience with adult population preferably in an inpatient setting. Child and Adolescent Unit: Experience with child/adolescent population preferably in the inpatient setting. Senior Unit: Experience with geriatric population preferably in an inpatient setting.

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