Mft Associate Jobs in Portland, OR (NOW HIRING)

Description

Opening Date: July 17, 2026

Closing Date: August 3, 2026

Job Title: Mental Health Specialist I or II or III

 Salary/Wage: $38.39/hr-$42.85/hr.

Tribal Level 123-125

 Location: Portland/Salem, OR

 Classification: Full Time, Exempt

 Job Posting Number: 4148567

INTRODUCTION: 

The Mental Health Specialist will work within a multidisciplinary team to provide crisis intervention, mental health evaluation and diagnosis, treatment planning, therapy, case management and group work. All duties and responsibilities will be performed in accordance with the Siletz Community Health Clinic's Mission and Vision statements.

DUTIES:

Mental Health Specialist I or II

• Provides mental health      assessments and treatment activities to           clients and their families including      individual, family, and group      therapy.       Provide assessments and      brief services      to adults in the Portland and Salem Area Offices.  Treatment methods      will include one-on-one      counseling, group      counseling, course presentation and use of adventure-based           counseling practices. (Challenge course, whitewater rafting, and      wilderness treks.)
• Work in conjunction with      Behavioral      Health Program, Indian Child      Welfare, Education, and Cultural Program           staff    in           case management and provision of services to      Tribal youth and their families to ensure the development of comprehensive      community mental      health services.
• Work with Tribal Program Staff      from Siletz and the three Tribal      Area      Offices in the organization and implementation of an annual Tribal           Youth Conference.
• Work collaboratively with      Tribal Alcohol and Drug, Culture, Education, Health      Department, Law Enforcement, Indian Child Welfare, and           TANF staff in organization and      implementation of treatment and treatment           activities. 
• Work collaboratively with      Juvenile Departments and the Oregon      Youth      Authority within the eleven county service areas.
• Develop and assist in gathering      data necessary for service      provision to      include regular documentation and service reports required by           various funding agencies.
• Provides crisis intervention as      needed

Mental Health Specialist III

• Includes duties of Mental      Health Specialist I or II
• Providing day-to-day direction      and support to Mental Health      Specialist I      and II staff 
• Monitoring client services, case documentation, and treatment           follow-up 
• Assisting with complex behavioral      health cases and crisis      interventions 
• Ensuring compliance with      program policies, procedures, and           confidentiality standards 
• Supporting staff training, mentoring, and performance improvement 

Coordinating communication between clinical staff, administration, and community partner

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS:

Mental Health Specialist I: 

TL 123: Master's Degree in Psychology, Counseling, or Social Work. Enrolled as a Clinical Social Work Associate (CSWA), Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPC-A), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate (LMFT-A). 

Mental Health Specialist II:

TL 124: Master's Degree in Psychology, Counseling, or Social Work. Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Psychologist, or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).

Mental Health Specialist III: 

TL 125: Master's Degree in Psychology, Counseling, Or Social Work. Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Psychologist, or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). At least two years of licensed experience.

Knowledge of:

• Current theories and practices  in the area of mental health treatment.
• Current theories and practices in the area of treatment, prevention, and aftercare regarding addiction and substance abuse.
• Community structure, values, culture, and language of the population served.
• Basic computer word-processing and communication skills.

Ability to:

• Organize and conduct group recreational therapy activities.
• Consult and collaborate with other Tribal health, education, juvenile justice, and social service staff      in the development and      implementation of treatment activities for youth and adults.
• Plan and organize work and      complete written reports and documentation of mental health assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, case management, and discharge plans in both paper form and as part of the electronic health records system accurately and on time.
• Adhere to all departmental performance standards.

Other:

• Abstinence during employment in this capacity is essential to the overall effectiveness of the program.      Individuals in recovery from the disease of alcoholism and/or from other drug dependence must affirm that previous      employment performance has not been impaired by alcoholism/substance abuse over the past 2 years. 
• Must possess a valid State      driver's license, insurance and be eligible to drive a GSA vehicle.