Behavioral Health Therapist (Qmhp Licensed Or Unlicensed)

Position Type: 1.0 FTE (40 hours/week), nonexempt

Supervisor: Behavioral Health Manager

Application Instructions: All applicants must submit a complete Job Application, Supplemental Questions, and resume via the Job Portal to be considered.

Position Summary

HIV Alliance is a local non-profit agency founded in 1994 to support individuals living with HIV/AIDS and to prevent new infections. The primary role of the Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) is to provide comprehensive mental health services and to provide initial assessment of behavioral health and substance use, and make appropriate referrals to outside community providers when needed. This position works closely with Behavioral Health Manager and Program Director to provide high-quality, low-barrier behavioral health services.

This position can be based in Medford or Grants Pass, but about 2/3 of the work will be with Jackson County clients; weekly travel is required. Travel time is paid, and agency vehicle may be used when available. Most visits will take place in person, sometimes at client's home.

About 90% of our clients have Oregon Health Plan; 50% of our clients are living with HIV; 75% of our clients are members of the LGBTQ+ communities; and 33% of our clients are members of trans* communities.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Conduct and document comprehensive mental health assessments

Develop Individual Services and Support Plan (ISSP) in collaboration with clients

Provide individual, family or group psychotherapy within the scope of education and training

Maintain confidentiality and records in compliance with CFR 42, HIPAA and HIVA policies and standards

Ensure patient comfort while visiting HIV Alliance

Serve as a client advocate and collaborate with other providers and staff in helping clients get access to government benefits, services, and healthcare as needed

Administer outcome measuring tools

Assist with mental health crisis situations during scheduled office hours

Utilize the electronic data systems appropriately

Refer clients to other psychiatry, behavioral health, substance use, or dual diagnosis programs as appropriate

Provide drop-in and crisis counseling services

Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Must be able to qualify as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) and be eligible for licensure

Graduate degree (Master’s or Doctorate) in clinical psychology, social work, counseling, or related behavioral health field

Professional license (Licensed Psychologist, LPC, LMFT, or LCSW) or registration or ability to register as licensure intern preferred

Ability to become credentialed by the Coordinated Care Organization (CCO), and Division of Medical Assistance Programs (DMAP) as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP)

Demonstrable competency and experience in working with clients of diverse cultural backgrounds, especially LGBTQ+ clients, low-income clients, and clients with chronic health conditions, especially HIV+ and HCV.

Demonstrable understanding of how trauma affects individual, family and community psychology and ability to offer trauma-informed services

Demonstrable understanding of and ability to apply Harm Reduction principles

Excellent communication skills and computer literacy

Ability to work in a high impact, dynamic environment and maintain a positive attitude

Ability to identify areas of improvement and work on collaborative problem solving

Ability to develop concise treatment plans, notes and progress records

Ability to evaluate client progress and work with client to make adjustments

Knowledge of mental health treatment and related issues, including DSM- V diagnostic criteria.

Valid Oregon driver’s license

Ability to pass agency criminal background check

COVID-19 Vaccine: HIV Alliance is a healthcare facility and requires all employees to be fully-vaccinated for COVID-19 .

Preferred Qualifications

Qualifications that allow them to bill Medicare for services (staff who are qualified to be credentialed with Medicare as a provider are required to be credentialed with Medicare)

Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor level II or III certification, with experience and training working with dual diagnosis clients and ability to perform ASAM assessments

Experience working with LGBTQ+ clients, especially trans clients, and/or

Experience working with clients whose preferred language is Spanish

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required

The physical demands described above here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Working conditions, Travel and Environment

The duties of this job require individuals be able to work in traditional office settings

The duties of this job require regular attendance

Travel to other locations as necessary to complete essential job functions

HIV Alliance is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. HIV Alliance encourages all qualified individuals to apply and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. HIV Alliance prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, sex, sexual/affectional orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or partnership status, veteran status, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, HIV antibody status or any other factor protected by law or association with any of these classes, in its services, employment, or use of volunteers.

HIV Alliance is a community united to stop the spread of the HIV epidemic. We strive to create an environment where everyone is empowered to reach their full potential. We value the diverse perspectives that each of us brings to this work, understanding the influences of culture, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, sex, sexual/affectional orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or partnership status, veteran status, political affiliation or belief, genetic information and HIV status in shaping our life experiences. We pledge to listen and ask questions before making judgments, and to continue to educate ourselves and each other. We recognize that we will only be successful against the HIV epidemic in a culture where oppression is not tolerated.