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Northwest Human Services is a non-profit leader in providing advocacy, quality healthcare and social services in Marion and Polk counties since 1970.  We are a mission focused organization providing compassionate and professional medical, dental, psychiatry, mental health, and wraparound services for those in our community who need it most - uninsured individuals, families, the homeless, and migrant workers.  Our organization embraces innovation, collaboration, and work-life harmony.

Mental Health Counselor / Behavioral Health Consultant, Licensed

Location: West Salem Clinic |1233 Edgewater NW, Salem OR 97304

Job Status: Full-time, Monday - Friday, with the option to explore a 4/10 schedule after training

POSITION OVERVIEW:

In this role, you will rotate between Mental Health Counselor and Behavioral Health Consultant responsibilities. The position is primarily focused on counseling, with approximately four days per week dedicated to scheduled mental health counseling and one designated day per week focused on Behavioral Health Consultant work within the medical clinic.

As a Mental Health Counselor, you will provide ongoing mental health services, including assessment, treatment planning, goal setting, and treatment. Counseling days generally follow a more structured schedule and allow for ongoing therapeutic work with patients.

As a Behavioral Health Consultant, you will work directly with medical patients and providers to address behavioral barriers to wellness through brief, focused interventions. BHC days tend to be more dynamic and fast-paced, with patient contacts occurring through same-day access appointments, walk-ins, warm handoffs, and consultation with the medical team. BHC visits are typically brief and focused, often lasting around 20 to 30 minutes.

This role supports underserved community members and patients with complex needs who may face barriers to accessing timely behavioral health care in other settings. It is a strong fit for a clinician who values integrated care, collaboration, access, and mission-driven work.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Mental Health Counselor

• Provide mental health services to individuals, couples, families, and groups, including assessment, treatment planning, and ongoing treatment.
• Support clients with mental health, co-occurring, and complex needs while helping improve functioning and progress toward treatment goals.
• Complete timely clinical documentation and participate in required clinical supervision in alignment with organizational, regulatory, and licensure standards.
  

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Behavioral Health Consultant 

• Provide brief, focused behavioral health interventions for medical patients experiencing emotional, behavioral, mental health, co-occurring, or chronic condition-related concerns.
• Engage in same-day access appointments, warm handoffs, walk-ins, and consultation with medical providers and clinic staff.
• Support patients in reducing behavioral barriers to care, increasing self-management skills, and improving overall wellness and health outcomes.
  

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have appropriate credentials and level of training and licensed as an LCSW in the state of Oregon or have a master’s degree in counseling and be licensed (LPC/LMFT), or doctoral level education in Clinical Psychology (PsyD/PhD) and appropriate licensing and credentialing. 
• Must have graduate course work in theory, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health and dual diagnosis disorders.
• Must have experience working with persons who have mental health issues and those who are in emotional distress.
• Demonstrate proficiency using DSM-5-TR, DSM V, and ICD-10.
• Candidates with experience in a medical clinic are preferred.

Please note: This posting is intended to provide a high-level overview of the role and is not the full, all-inclusive job description.

SUMMARY OF BENEFITS: Our Agency strives to provides a benefits program that is comprehensive and competitive within our industry.

• Healthcare insurance plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
  
• Group Life: Short-Term & Long-Term Disability 100% paid by employer
  
• 403(b) retirement plan with 2% of employer contribution and up to 3% employer match
  
• Flex Spending Account
  
• PTO - 10 hours a month for FT positions 40 hrs./wk. up to 20 hours monthly as your tenure grows
  
• 7½ paid holidays each year + 2 paid floating holidays for FT positions
• Continuing Education & Training Benefits
  
• Employee Healthy Living Program – Gym Membership & Smoking Cessation

Summary of Additional Benefits for Providers:

• Retention Bonus Plan
• Malpractice Liability Insurance Policy
• CME Reimbursement & up to 5 Days CME Pay
• License, DEA & Board Certification Renewals
• EMDR training and consultation provided at agency cost
  

Northwest Human Services sites are eligible for various Provider Incentive Programs through the Oregon Office of Rural Health and National Health Service Corps loan repayment and scholar programs as well as the Rural Practitioner Tax Cred. For more information check out the Office of Rural Health, National health Service Corps, and Public Service Loan Forgiveness websites. NWHS sites have a Primary Care HPSA Score of 20, Dental score of 19, and a Mental Health score of 21.

Why Join NWHS?

At NWHS, your work matters!  Join a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving the health and well-being of underserved and resilient communities. Be part of a compassionate, forward-thinking team that values collaboration, inclusion, and innovation in delivering exceptional services and community support. 

TO APPLY:

If you are interested in joining a team that makes a difference in the lives of many, apply online at: Employment (northwesthumanservices.org)

For more information, contact the HR/Recruiting Department at: HR@nwhumanservices.org | 503.588.5828

All candidates who receive a written offer of employment will be required to undergo a criminal records check.

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