Description
Position Title: Mental Health Provider (QMHP)
Reports To: Clinical Supervisor & Associate Deputy Director of Programs
Classification: Full-time, Exempt, 1.0 FTE
Location: LN Mental Health Clinic
Compensation: $64,290 to $73,308 per year
ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND
Latino Network’s mission is to provide transformative opportunities, services, and advocacy for the education, leadership, and civic engagement of our youth, families, and communities. Our work springs from the core belief in Latino community self-determination that is, the ability of community members to participate meaningfully in the decisions that affect their lives and the lives of their families. We actively partner across a variety of city, county, state, and community organizations to deliver training and support, a wide range of services, as well as influence policy.
BENEFITS & PERKS
Latino Network provides a generous benefits package that includes:
- Health Plans including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Alternative Care
- FSA - Flexible Spending Account for Medical & Dependent Care expenses
- 401k Plan with Match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employer sponsored Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Paid Leave (Vacation, Sick, Sabbatical)
- Scholarships may be available to cover licensure test fees
- One on One Supervision from a culturally specific clinical supervisor is provided
- Professional development opportunities
- Sign-on bonus
- Self - Care perks
- Team and family events
CANDIDATE PROFILE
Latino Network seeks a bilingual, mission-driven professional with bilingual and bicultural proficiency and training to provide mental health clinical services to the Latine community. As part of a dedicated team working towards a shared vision and under the supervision and direction of the Clinical Supervisor, the Mental Health Provider is charged with providing individual, group and family therapy as part of Latino Network’s Mental Health Clinic, Zenit Centro de Serenidad. The ideal candidate will address mental health needs by offering evidence-based treatment, conducting assessments, and providing ongoing support to ensure client well-being and growth.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Mental Health Provider (QMHP) will provide culturally specific mental health services. This role involves conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and delivering individual, group and family therapy within a culturally responsive framework. The Mental Health Provider will work closely with individuals, families, community partners, and service providers to enhance the well-being of Latino youth and families.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Maintain a maximum caseload of 25 clients, conducting comprehensive assessments and developing individualized treatment plans.
- Deliver culturally sensitive therapy, including individual, group and family therapy.
- Refer clients to substance abuse and other behavioral health services as needed.
- Collaborate with Community Health Workers (CHWs) to provide integrated services.
- Ensure clinical documentation meets state, federal, and organizational standards, focusing on accuracy and timely reporting.
- Ensure collaborative documentation processes to enhance communication.
- Work with local organizations and stakeholders to improve service delivery for mental health challenges.
- Participate in community outreach initiatives to raise awareness of mental health resources.
- Engage in program evaluation and improvement using client feedback and data.
- Implement evidence-based practices to ensure program effectiveness and sustainability.
- Provide crisis intervention and support as needed.
- Engage in advocacy efforts to influence mental health policy at local and state levels.
Requirements
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- This position requires a valid and active QMHP credential certification through MHACBO or a valid and active status (licensed or registered intern) with an approved Oregon licensing board.
- Master's degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work or Mental Health Related field.
- Excellent bilingual communication skills in Spanish and English (written and oral).
- Demonstrated experience providing mental health services to the Latinx community.
- Experience in community health, mental health, and related services.
- Understanding of social determinants of health and their impact on the community.
- Ability to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with organizations, schools, and families.
- Flexible and adaptive to achieve the functions of the position.
- Knowledge of systemic issues affecting Oregon Latinos and related policy processes.
- Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of this role.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use stairways to climb to multiple floors within office building, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands and fingers to type or dial, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and reach with hands and arms. The employee may be required to perform minimal heavy lifting and walking during peak events.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather); outdoor weather conditions; extreme cold (non-weather) and extreme heat (non-weather). This position requires frequent computer use. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
TO APPLY
If you, or anyone you know, are interested in joining us in supporting our mission to positively transform the lives of Latino Youth families and communities, please submit your application, resume, and cover letter at: Careers
Successful completion of initial and ongoing employment screens, including but not limited to criminal background and vehicle record as required. Latino Network is an equal opportunity employer. We value and support diversity and inclusion to create a culture of dignity and respect.