Job Opening: Mental Health Therapist
The Cow Creek Health & Wellness Center is excited to announce an opening for a dedicated and skilled Mental Health Therapist. This full-time position offers the opportunity to engage in meaningful work within our community, providing essential mental health services. As a Mental Health Therapist with our organization, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing the psychological well-being of individuals and fostering a healthier community. Please note, this is an onsite job opportunity, and not a remote position.
The Mental Health Therapist (MHT) works to provide therapy and counseling services to patients, helping them develop coping strategies, improve their relationships, and achieve emotional wellness.
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Conduct comprehensive assessments to evaluate patients’ mental health needs and develop individualized treatment plans.
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Provide therapy and counseling services to individuals, couples, families, and groups.
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Help patients identify and address underlying issues contributing to their mental health challenges.
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Teach patients healthy coping mechanisms and relaxation techniques.
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Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, such as psychiatrists and social workers, to ensure coordinated care for patients.
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Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records and documentation.
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Stay current on best practices and evidence-based treatment modalities in the field of mental health.
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Engage actively with the community to promote mental health awareness and education.
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Participate in ongoing professional development and training to enhance therapy and counseling skills.
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Implement crisis intervention strategies as needed.
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Advise and contribute to policies and procedures within the mental health department to ensure compliance with health regulations.
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Provide supervision and guidance to junior therapists and interns.
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Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, or a related field.
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Hold current & unencumbered certification with the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists or Oregon Board of Licensed Clinical Social Workers.
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Proven experience providing therapy and counseling services to individuals of diverse backgrounds and ages.
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Strong understanding of various mental health disorders and treatment approaches.
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Excellent communication and active listening skills.
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Empathy and compassion for individuals facing mental health challenges.
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Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with ethical guidelines and professional standards.
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Strong organizational and time management skills to effectively manage a caseload of patients.
Benefits offered:
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Nesika Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Benefit - Eligible the first of the month following 60 days of employment
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Short Term/Long Term Disability - Company paid
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401K – 7% Tribal Contribution - Eligible first quarter following 90 days of employment
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15K Life Insurance policy – Company paid
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Flexible Spending Account – Up to $3400.00
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Recuro Care (Telemedicine) – Company paid with Nesika medical enrollment
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Employee Assistance Program
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Fuel Discount Card – .20 cents off a gallon at the Seven Feathers Truck & Travel Center
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Costco Reimbursement – up to $65.00 per year
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PTO – Exempt employees are front loaded PTO at the beginning of each year according to the years of service accrual rate with a cap of 600 hours
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Years of Service Recognition
