Job Description

Application Deadline:

03/31/2023

Salary Range:

$3,259 – $4,893 monthly

Job Description:

The Pendleton Cottage, a division of the Oregon Health Authority, has a fantastic opportunity for a Mental Health Therapy 1 to join an excellent team working to help people recover from their illness and return to their lives in the community. Pendleton Cottage, is a residential care facility with 16 beds. With a focus on person-centered, psychiatric treatment for adults, developing wellness education, and acting as an advocate for residents and their medical needs.

The goal of this recruitment is to fill this position at the Mental Health Therapy 1 level. However, we encourage candidates who meet the minimum qualifications for an Mental Health Therapy Technician to apply, as we may consider under-filling the position until the selected candidate meets the minimum qualifications for an Mental Health Therapy 1 ​. Underfill training will not exceed two years.

What you will do!
The Mental Health Therapist 1, under the supervision of professional staff, participates in the implementation of individual treatment plans that supports the Recovery Model in the State Delivered Secure Residential Treatment Facility, serving high risk/high profile individuals currently residing at Pendleton Cottage. Duties include group and individual therapies, socialization skills, facilitating daily program schedule, as well as responsibility for maintaining the safety and security of residents and staff. This is a direct care floor staff position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Two years of experience working with mentally, emotionally, behavioral, or physically impaired clients

OR

• An Associate’s or a Bachelor’s degree in social science (such as social work, human services, psychology, child development, gerontology, health, or health education) may be substituted for one year of the required experience.

OR

• State Residential Treatment Facility (SRTF) Option: Two years of experience working with mentally, behaviorally or physically impaired clients:

OR

• An Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in social science (such as social work, human services, psychology, child development, gerontology, health or health education) may be substituted for 6 months of the required experience.

Underfill Option:

Mental Health Therapy Technician ($3,037 – $4,456)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Eighteen months of experience providing customer service, public assistance or related work that demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups with differing needs

OR

• A Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) registration

OR

• A two-year Associates degree in human services or a related field

OR

• Any combination of education and experience that commensurate with the above requirements.

How to Apply

• Complete the online application
• www.Oregonjobs.gov  REQ-120822
• https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/SOR_External_Career_Site/details/Mental-Health-Therapist-1-Underfill-Option--Pendleton-Cottage-_REQ-120822-1?q=REQ-120822
• Complete Questionnaire

Job Categories: Equal Opportunities. Job Types: Full-Time.

48 total views, 1 today

Apply for this Job