Job Description

Mental Health Provider

US-OR-Portland

Job ID: 23-31476
Type: Regular Full-Time
Randall Children\'s Hospital at Legacy Emanuel

Overview

The Legacy mission of making life better for others includes the whole person. Our mental health providers focus on the mental, emotional and behavioral health of a variety of patients. For some, this is their primary reason for seeking medical attention; for others, a contributing factor has weakened their psychological state. No matter the circumstances, their cases must be viewed with professionalism and compassion. Are you committed to improving the psychological well-being of patients and giving them the best possible chance for strong mental health? If so, we invite you to consider joining the Legacy community.

Established in 1987, CARES Northwest is an accredited member of the National Children\xe2\x80\x99s Alliance whose mission is to stop child abuse and neglect through multidisciplinary prevention, medical evaluation, and ongoing treatment in partnership with our community. The program is a unique collaboration of four health systems \xe2\x80\x93 Randall Children\xe2\x80\x99s Hospital at Legacy Emanuel, OHSU\xe2\x80\x99s Doernbecher Children\'s Hospital, Kaiser Permanente, and Providence Children\xe2\x80\x99s Health. As a Children\xe2\x80\x99s Advocacy Center, CARES Northwest works closely with child abuse multidisciplinary partners in Multnomah and Washington counties. The evaluation model is based on master\xe2\x80\x99s level mental health providers, including forensic interviewers, working in partnership with medical examiners to provide a comprehensive assessment and treatment plan for each child. Advocating for over 39,000 children in its 32-year history, CARES Northwest is a crucial element of our region\xe2\x80\x99s ability protect our community\xe2\x80\x99s children and promote their healing.

We at CARES Northwest believe that racism is child abuse and we are committed to eliminating racial inequities. This position requires a candidate with a strong racial equity lens, who is confident, capable, and able to institutionalize racial equity into all our programs, policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Interviews, assesses and evaluates patients and families who present for trauma therapy; provides professional counseling and treatment with the goal of maximizing personal/familial functioning.

Qualifications

Education:

Master\xe2\x80\x99s degree in related field required.

Experience:

2 years post degree clinical experience.

LEGACY\xe2\x80\x99S VALUES IN ACTION:

Follows guidelines set forth in Legacy\xe2\x80\x99s Values in Action.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled

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