Job Overview
Transform Lives and Shape the Future: Join Us as a Community Mental Health Therapist to Work with Diverse Populations, Embrace an Integrative Approach, and Be a True Agent of Change!
Job Summary
The Benton County Health Department is seeking a Qualified Mental Health Professional – Outpatient Adult Specialist to join the team. We proudly serve all Benton County residents regardless of race, ethnicity, immigration status, gender, or sexual orientation, and regardless of ability to pay for services. In this role you will provide an array of services to a caseload of individuals with severe and persistent mental illness and co-occurring addiction disorders. Services are provided in office and in the community; and range from individual therapy, group therapy and case management. This role may provide specialty services, such as residential case management and intensive services. Mental health services are co-located with Substance Use Disorder Treatment, Primary Care and Dental. In this position, you will be work independently and as part of an integrated team; and may provide specialized services depending on area of assignment. Clinical supervision may be offered to those seeking licensure.
The Benton County Health Department is seeking a Qualified Mental Health Professional – Outpatient Adult Specialist to join the team. We proudly serve all Benton County residents regardless of race, ethnicity, immigration status, gender, or sexual orientation, and regardless of ability to pay for services. In this role you will provide an array of services to a caseload of individuals with severe and persistent mental illness and co-occurring addiction disorders. Services are provided in office and in the community; and range from individual therapy, group therapy and case management. This role may provide specialty services, such as residential case management and intensive services. Mental health services are co-located with Substance Use Disorder Treatment, Primary Care and Dental. In this position, you will be work independently and as part of an integrated team; and may provide specialized services depending on area of assignment. Clinical supervision may be offered to those seeking licensure.
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Please Note:
- This position can be filled at a 2 or 3 level depending on qualifications.
- Health Care Professional 2 Salary Range: $61,448 – $82,932
- Health Care Professional 3 Salary Range: $65,119 – $87,872
- This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
- $1,000 Training Budget available
- Reimbursement of Licensure fees or MHACBO certification
The first review of applications will be on October 2, 2024.
Applications that are submitted after this date may or may not be considered for interviews. The posting may close without notice after the first review date when a sufficient number of qualified candidates are received.
Your Total Compensation/Benefits
- Spend more time with your family, friends and get back to doing what you love!
- 10 Paid Holidays + 2 Floating Holidays + 8 hours of vacation accrual every month + sick leave! Vacation accrual increases with years of service.
- $0 Health Insurance Premium!
- Medical, Dental and Vision – cover your whole family without paying a dime.
- The county currently pays up to $10.28 per hour to cover your health benefits ($1,781 a month for a family plan, $21,372 a year).
- In addition, the county contributes up to $1,400 per year to your Health Savings or Retirement account!
- Apart from your deductible you can use this money for things that aren’t traditionally paid by insurance – i.e. Ibuprofen, Tylenol and other preventative type medications
- You never lose your Health Savings Account funds as it rolls over from year to year
- Dependents up to age 26 are covered!
- This is a high deductible with H.S.A. plan option to a traditional PPO plan.
- Get ready for retirement. Save money without putting in money!
- After 6 months of employment:
- The county makes a retirement contribution of 6% of your salary towards Oregon PERS!
- The county makes a deferred compensation 457b plan contribution of 1.5% of your salary! You can add more if you wish.
- A free and award-winning wellness program
- Interactive and personalized approach focused on your whole health
- Onsite and virtual seminars, wellness challenges and fun activities
- Monetary incentives and cool prizes to engage everyone and meet your individual needs
- 100% employer-paid coverage for AD&D ($100,000), Life ($50,000), and Long Term Disability coverage.
- Supplemental plans are available at reasonable rates!
- Annual salary range of:
- QMHP – Health Care Professional 2 Salary Range: $61,448 – $82,932
- QMHP – Health Care Professional 3 Salary Range: $65,119 – $87,872
- This position guarantees two salary raises within your first year. Increases are given at the end of the 6 month probationary period and at the 1 year anniversary, as long as your performance is in good standing! Increases are given until the maximum of the salary range is reached.
- For most employees who take advantage of health benefits the salary only makes up 60% of their total compensation. The County invests in you and your family!
We encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and LGBTQIA+ community members. The strength of our organization lies in the diversity of our workforce and the perspectives our employees bring to their work at Benton County.
Minimum Qualifications
The following minimum qualifications are required for this position:
QMHP – Health Care Professional 2 level:
- Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or closely related field; AND
- one year of experience providing mental health outpatient services ; AND
- Must be registered as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) with Mental Health & Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO) or be able to obtain certification within 6 months of hire.
QMHP – Health Care Professional 3 level:
- Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or closely related field; AND
- Two years of experience providing mental health outpatient services; AND
- PsyD, LCSW, LPC, LMFT or equivalent licensure.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted. Please note candidates must have at least 6 months of actual work experience to be considered as equivalent.
Please ensure you have provided a thorough and updated application as it pertains to the position for which you are applying. Your application materials will be used to determine salary based on a pay equity assessment. For further information, please click on the link: Oregon Pay Equity Law
Special Requirements
- Hiring is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
- Valid Oregon driver’s license. This position requires driving and may require use of a personal vehicle.
Ideal Candidate
- PsyD, LCSW, LPC, LMFT or equivalent licensure
- CADC obtained
More Information
- Salary Offers $61,448.00 - $87,872.00 Annually
- Experience Level Senior
- Total Years Experience 0-5
- Remote Work No remote work
