Intensive Mental Health Therapist (QMHP/Licensed) - TM072

Title: Intensive Mental Health Therapist

Location: Bear Lodge - 3636 NE Broadway St., Portland, OR 97232

Schedule: This is an in-person position, Monday through Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm.

Wage Range: 

Unlicensed (QMHP): $33.60 – $39.90 hourly, Non-Exempt

Licensed: $75,600.00 - $87,150.00 annual salary, Exempt

If you are a motivated and dedicated Intensive Mental Health Therapist looking for an opportunity to contribute to an organization making a positive impact, we want to hear from you!

At NARA Northwest, you’ll find a supportive work environment where every team member is valued and respected. Whether you’re passionate about healthcare, behavioral health, education, or social services, there’s a place for you to make a meaningful difference.  

Company Mission:

The mission of NARA NW is to provide education, physical, mental health services, and substance abuse treatment that is culturally appropriate to American Indians, Alaska Natives, and anyone in need.

About the Company:

At NARA NW, we deliver services and support to Native American and Alaska Native communities, helping individuals lead healthier, more fulfilling lives.

With over 450 employees across a variety of programs—including medical and dental care, addiction treatment, housing assistance, and enrichment initiatives NARA NW offers numerous opportunities for growth and advancement, all while making a tangible, positive impact on the lives of others.

Position Overview:

The Intensive Mental Health Therapist will provide intake and assessment services, individual, group, and family therapy, referrals and follow-up services for individuals with severe and persistent mental health concerns and other clients as needed. Hours of work are typically 8:30 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday with flexibility to meet program needs including evenings and weekends.

What you will do:

• Provide intakes and assessments for clients admitted to the Bear Lodge treatment program.
• Provide individual and group therapy sessions.
• Serve as consultant and liaison with referral sources and treatment providers.
• Complete written diagnostic assessments and impressions, treatment plans, progress notes, discharge summaries and other documentation timely as required.
• Provide crisis intervention services as needed including referral and follow up.
• Participate in community mental health awareness and community outreach programs of NARA NW.
• Provide case management for clients including referrals, follow up, and outreach services as needed.
• Participate in Bear Lodge multi-disciplinary staff meetings, clinical team meetings and other meetings as required.
• Participate in quality assurance activities including chart reviews.

We would like to hear from people that have:

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related field.
• Must be a certified QMHP with the MHACBO board or hold a license (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or psychologist) or associate license with the corresponding licensing board (CSWA, professional counselor associate, LMFT Associate, or Psychologist resident).
• Experience working with severe and persistent mental illness, assertive community treatment, supported environments, or psychiatric hospitals required.
• Must pass a pre-employment or for cause drug tests.
• Must pass criminal background and DMV checks.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two years paid experience as a Mental Health Specialist, dual diagnosis experience preferred.
• LCSW, LPC or LMFT, licensed psychologist license strongly preferred.
• Alcohol and Drug Counseling Certification preferred.
• Experience working within the Native American/Alaska Native community is considered a plus.

What’s in it for you?

15 Paid Holidays: New Years Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Battle of Little Big Horn, Independence Day, Labor Day, Native American Day, Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, day after Thanksgiving, December 25^th and your birthday!

Benefits: Employees working 20 hours, or more are eligible for benefits. Benefits are effective from the 1st of the month following the date of hire. 

• Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance through Kaiser Permanente
• 15 Paid Holidays (Listed Above)
• 13 Paid Days of Sick Time
• 13 Paid Days of PTO (Vacation accruals increase with years of service to a maximum of 26 days)
• $50,000 Life Insurance & AD&D
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account 
• Health Spending Account
• 401(k) with 4% Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Inclement Weather Days (Snow Days)
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness -NARA NW is a local 501(c)3 nonprofit, FQHC

How to apply:

1. To Quick Apply, go to Careers – NARA NW (naranorthwest.org)
2. Look for the position you want to apply for and submit a resume (Required) and cover letter (Optional), that’s all!
3. Feel free to contact recruiting@naranorthwest.org if you have any questions or would like to know where your application is in the process.

NARA NW Mission: Our mission is to provide education, physical and mental health services and substance abuse treatment that is culturally appropriate to American Indians, Alaska Natives, and everyone in need.

NARA NW is fully committed to supporting sobriety. To support NARA NW in its mission, all employees agree to refrain from illicit drug use, marijuana use, and prescription drug abuse, both on and off the job. In addition, all employees agree to model alcohol sobriety. Modeling alcohol sobriety means not consuming, discussing, or promoting the use of alcohol, on the job, on social media and when in the community where the employee would be likely to be seen by NARA NW clients or community. If in recovery, employees must have been sober/clean for a length of time sufficient to demonstrate that they will be able to remain sober.

Consistent with NARA NW’s sobriety policy, all employees, volunteers, interns, and contractors, as applicable, are required to sign a “Drug-Free/Alcohol-Free Workplace Certification Form” and NARA NW “Modeling Sobriety Policy Form” as a condition of employment to confirm that they are aware of this policy and that they agree to comply with it. Violation of this policy will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment. This policy is subject to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and its state counterpart

Preference in hiring is given to qualified Native Americans in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25, US Code, Sections 472 and 473). NARA Northwest is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Within the scope of Indian Preference, all candidates will receive equal consideration. Experience working with Native American/ Alaska Native community is considered a plus.

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position’s activities and requirements, the agency reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties, as necessary.

Salary : $34 - $42