Mental Health Therapist (QMHP)

Job Description

PURPOSE OF POSITION: Assess, diagnose, treat and counsel individuals and families
affected by mental illness and emotional issues. Ensure coordination of
intake/assessment/counseling and referral of clients.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

 Provide mental health and emotional counseling to individuals and groups.
Develop and provide individual, family and group education, counseling and/or
workshops on issues/topics related to mental health problems.
 Perform diagnosis, intake and assessment, and develop treatment plans and/or
treatment referrals for clients referred by physicians, corrections, public agencies,
employees, families or other means.
 Work as member of team to effectively coordinate services, using case managers,
alcohol & drug counselors and community resources as needed.
 Monitor client progress and adherence to treatment plan; maintain client files and
case documentation in accordance with related policies.
 Establish and maintain working relationships with community resources and
agencies. Utilize/make referrals to assist client in plans for education, vocational
training, employment, housing, etc.
 Prepare and submit required forms and reports related to programs and activities
by the date(s) due.
 Share in after hours on-call rotation.
 Follow all safety rules and procedures for work areas. Maintain a clean and
organized work area.
 Have regular attendance. Punctuality is essential, must be ready to work at start of
work day.
 Duties as assigned.

AUXILIARY JOB FUNCTIONS: Maintain proficiency by attending training and meetings,
reading materials, and meeting with others in areas of responsibility.

JOB QUALIFICATION: MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS: Qualified mental health
professional. Broad knowledge of the principles and practices of mental health diagnosis,
treatment and prevention; counseling and interviewing techniques; the dynamics of interpersonal
relationships; and, community resources/programs. An earned Master’s degree in a behavioral,
social, health science, special education, or human service area; and (1) one year experience in mental health programs. Experience in differential diagnosis, treatment plan design and
implementation with children, adults and families. Significant understanding of best practices in
the delivery of community-based mental health services within both public and private managed
care reimbursement systems. Experience working with courts, law enforcement, schools and a
variety of community stakeholders. Or any combination of experience and training which
demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the above duties.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/LICENSES: Possession of, or eligible for, Oregon License as a
marriage and family therapist, professional counselor, social worker or psychologist. Possession
of valid driver’s license; ability to pass a mandatory pre-employment drug screening; ability to
pass mandatory criminal records check.

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS: Possession of license at time of appointment. Experience
and understanding of rural service delivery and community issues. Specific experience working
with children and significant exposure to American Indian culture.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF POSITION: While performing the duties of this position, the
employee is frequently required to sit, stand, bend, kneel, stoop, communicate, reach and
manipulate objects. The position requires mobility. Duties involve moving materials weighing up
to 10 pounds on a regular basis such as files, books, office equipment, etc., and may infrequently
require moving materials weighing up to 25 pounds. Manual dexterity and coordination are
required less than 50% of the work period while operating equipment such as computer
keyboard, calculator, and standard office equipment.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Usual office working conditions. The noise level in the work area
is typical of most office environments with telephones, personal interruptions, and background
noises. Position requires availability for periodic on-call status, which may include evenings,
weekends, or holidays.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the direction of the Mental Health Clinical
Supervisor.