Oregon Health & Science University

Licensed Mental Health & Addictions Counselor

Job Locations US-OR-Portland
Requisition ID
2022-17703
Position Category
Mental Health
Position Type
Regular Full-Time
Job Type
Faculty
Department
Psychiatry, Avel Gordly Center for Healing
Salary Range
Commensurate with qualifications, experience, and equity
FTE
1.00
Schedule
TBD
HR Mission
School of Medicine
Drug Testable
Yes

Function/Duties of Position

Provide direct mental health and addictions clinical services in a culturally-responsive manner to outpatient clients.

 

  • Provides direct clinical services to program clients including evaluation, individual, group, family, couples counseling, case management, and documentation of clinical services consistent with program standards and relevant OARs
  • Services provided will reflect cultural competence and knowledge of evidence based practices regarding the clients and their clinical concerns
  • Develops and maintains positive working relationships with other program staff, Dept of Psychiatry, and other OHSU departments, referral sources, and community agencies. 

Required Qualifications

  • Currently licensed as a LPC, LMFT or LCSW in the State of Oregon
  • Master’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology or another related behavioral health discipline
  • Demonstrates the ability to conduct an assessment
  • Demonstrated knowledge and skill in providing evidence-based treatment of mental health and addictive disorders
  • For treatment staff holding certification in addiction counseling, qualifications for the certificate must have included at least 750 hours of supervised experience in substance use counseling + 150 contact hours of education and training in substance use related subjects; and successful completion of a written objective examination or portfolio review by the certifying body
  • For treatment staff holding a health or allied provider license, the license or registration must have been issued by one of the following state bodies and have at least 60 contact hours of academic or continuing professional education in substance use disorders treatment:
    Board of Medical Examiners
    Board of Psychologist Examiners
    Board of Licensed Social Workers
    Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists
    Board of Nursing

  • For treatment staff holding certification in problem gambling counseling, qualifications for the certificate must have included at least 100 hours of supervised experience in problem gambling counseling + 30 contact hours of education and training in problem gambling related subjects; and successful completion of a written objective examination or portfolio review by the certifying body.

Additional Details

Apply here online. Please be sure to upload a cover letter and CV.

All are welcome

Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.


As an organization devoted to the health and well-being of people in Oregon and beyond, OHSU requires its employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

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