Mental Health Counselor

\Position Summary

Central Oregon Family Therapy is seeking a compassionate, skilled, and culturally responsive Mental Health Therapist to provide outpatient psychotherapy services to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. The therapist will deliver evidence-based behavioral health treatment in both in-person and telehealth settings, helping clients address emotional, behavioral, relational, and mental health concerns.

The ideal candidate is committed to providing high-quality, client-centered care and is comfortable working with diverse populations across the lifespan.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical Services

• Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and diagnostic evaluations.
• Develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with clients and families.
• Provide outpatient psychotherapy services to:
• Children
• Adolescents
• Adults
• Couples
• Families
• Utilize evidence-based therapeutic approaches appropriate to client needs.
• Monitor client progress and adjust treatment interventions as necessary.
• Maintain appropriate clinical boundaries and ethical standards in accordance with professional licensing boards and agency policies.
• Assess and manage risk related to suicide, self-harm, abuse, neglect, and other safety concerns.
• Develop and implement safety plans when clinically indicated.
• Coordinate care with primary care providers, schools, community partners, and other treatment professionals as appropriate.

Documentation & Compliance

• Complete clinical documentation in a timely manner, including:
• Assessments
• Diagnoses
• Treatment plans
• Progress notes
• Discharge summaries
• Other required documentation
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, state regulations, insurance requirements, and agency policies.
• Maintain accurate and complete electronic health records.

Telehealth Services

• Deliver therapy services via secure telehealth platforms when clinically appropriate.
• Maintain client confidentiality and professional standards during virtual sessions.
• Assist clients with telehealth engagement and technology-related concerns.

Professional Development

• Participate in clinical supervision and consultation as required.
• Attend staff meetings, trainings, and continuing education activities.
• Maintain active licensure and continuing education requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Master's degree in Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Social Work, Psychology, or related behavioral health field from an accredited institution.

Licensure

One of the following Oregon licenses:

NOW ACCEPTING ASSOCIATES!! Must have a minimum of six months, post graduate, of work experience in the field

• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Experience

• Experience providing mental health treatment to children, adolescents, and adults preferred.
• Experience working with couples and families preferred.
• Experience providing telehealth services preferred.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care and evidence-based treatment modalities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to build therapeutic rapport with clients across the lifespan.
• Knowledge of child development, family systems, and relationship dynamics.
• Strong crisis intervention and risk assessment skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Proficiency with electronic health record systems and telehealth technology.
• Commitment to cultural humility, diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Specialized training in one or more of the following:
• Play Therapy
• Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
• EMDR
• Gottman Method
• Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
• Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Bilingual or multilingual abilities.
• Experience working with Medicaid and commercial insurance populations.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit for extended periods while conducting therapy sessions and completing documentation.
• Ability to utilize computers, phones, and telehealth technology.
• Ability to travel occasionally between office locations if required.

Work Environment

• Professional outpatient behavioral health setting.
• Combination of office-based and telehealth service delivery.
• Flexible scheduling options may be available, including evening appointments based on client needs.

Pay: $65.00 - $85.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

Experience:

• post graduate work : 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Redmond, OR 97756

Salary : $65 - $85