NARA Northwest has been serving Native Americans/Alaska Natives for over 30 years. We make a difference in the Portland Community. NARA uses traditional concepts in a holistic approach while using modern therapy practices. We are "Mission Driven, Spirt Lead". Currently we are looking for talented Mental Health professionals to enhance our team. We have openings in Indian Health Clinic. Why work for NARA Northwest? The culture. The Mental Health Team. Our Benefits which includes 14 paid holidays a year plus medical, dental, vision, 401K, paid sick leave and vacation to name a few. We are a growing agency with an excellent reputation!

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Provide intakes and assessments for clients admitted to NARA’s treatment programs.
• Provide individual, group, couple, families and multifamily therapy sessions.
• Serve as consultant and liaison with referral sources and treatment providers.
• Complete written diagnostic assessments and impressions, treatment plans, progress notes, discharge summaries and other documentation as required. Contribute to development of treatment plan with residential counselor.
• Provide crisis intervention services as needed including referral and follow up.
• Participate in community mental health awareness and community outreach programs of NARA.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or psychiatric nursing.
• Two years paid experience as Mental Health Specialist, dual diagnosis experience.
• Licensed as Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Alcohol and Drug Counseling Certification.
• MHACBO Board Certified QMHP.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries with clients, the community, and other staff members.
• Work collaboratively with clients, other NARA staff, team members, and to treat everyone with respect and dignity at all times.
• Experience working within the Native American/Alaska Native community is considered a plus.

Our agency follows federal guidelines for Controlled Substances in accordance (Title 5, Code of Federal Regulations, part 731 (5 C.F.R. part 731). All employees are required to pass a pre-employment background check and pre-employment drug test.

NARA NW is fully committed to supporting sobriety. All employees must agree to model sobriety, both on and off the job, including no alcohol drinking, no illicit drug use, no marijuana use, and no prescription drug abuse behavior. If in recovery, must have been sober/clean for a length of time sufficient to demonstrate that will be able to model sobriety.

EEO/AA Employer/Vets/Disabled/Race/Ethnicity/Gender/Age. Within scope of Indian Preference, all candidates receive equal consideration. Preference in hiring is given to qualified Native Americans in accordance w/the Indian Preference Act (Title 25, US Code, Section 472 &473).

COVID-19 considerations: The Native American Rehabilitation Association of the Northwest, Inc. (NARA) now requires that anyone working for NARA be fully vaccinated from COVID-19.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Addiction Medicine
• Psychiatry

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

COVID-19 considerations:
Must be COVID-19 Vaccinated

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Portland, OR 97212: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location

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