Bilingual Mental Health Clinician (Unlicensed) / Mental Health Consultant
Family Building Blocks is seeking a compassionate and experienced Bilingual Mental Health Clinician (Unlicensed) / Mental Health Consultant to provide trauma-informed, family-centered psychotherapy to children (including infants and toddlers) and their families. You will serve as a Mental Health Consultant to one or more of our programs-Relief Nursery (RN), Early Head Start (EHS), and Healthy Families Oregon (HFO)-supporting staff to create developmentally appropriate, therapeutic environments and helping caregivers strengthen attachment and bonding with their children.
About Family Building Blocks
Family Building Blocks (FBB) is a mission-driven nonprofit that supports the most vulnerable children and families in Marion and Polk counties. Our services are rooted in trauma-informed care, relationship-building, and cultural responsiveness. We believe that "every child deserves a safe, stable, and nurturing environment."
What We Offer
- Salary : $70,000-$75,000 annually (including a $4,040 bilingual differential for English / Spanish employees).
- Employer-paid Medical and Dental insurance with buy-up options starting the 1st of the month after hire
- 25% of spouse / child / family premiums paid by FBB
- Discounted fitness center / gym memberships and wellness benefits
- Alternative care supplemental benefits (Chiropractic, Acupuncture, Massage Therapy & Naturopathic)
- Generous paid time off (192 hours annually)
- Paid time off to volunteer at other organizations.
- Inclement weather paid time off
- 10-11 Paid holidays
- Discounted personal cellphone plans
- Student loan forgiveness through Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
- Options for HSA, FSA and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account FSA. FBB will contribute $500 (prorated based on FTE) HSA 1st year employee enrolls in HDHP
- Employer-paid basic group Life Insurance with options for $100,000 guarantee issue amount life, $25,000 spouse, and $10,000 child
- Options for Legal / ID Shield
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Options for Short Term and Long-Term Disability insurance
- Day one 401(k) option with 4% annual percentage match
Key Responsibilities
Bilingual Mental Health Clinician
Establish professional, trusting and therapeutic relationships with clientsDiagnosis mental health conditions and identify prioritized client needs from a strengths-based approachProvide individual and family psychotherapy to children, parents and families using evidence-based practicesCollaboratively create treatment plans containing specific goals and objectives clients want to achieve during treatmentManage the scheduling and coordination of servicesAccurately, clearly and concisely document all work with clientsCollect and enter all client data required for the Measures of Outcomes Tracking System (MOTS)Utilize and provide consultation to community resources as appropriateFollow professional and agency standardsDemonstrate awareness and sensitivity in the delivery of client services as it related to the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of the populations servedConsultation / Mentoring
Perform regular observations of therapeutic classrooms to identify infants and toddlers in need of mental health servicesConsult with Therapeutic Teachers to provide education and training on best practices caring for infants and toddlers from a mental health perspectiveFacilitate reflective supervision groups with direct service staffSupport direct service staff in maintaining a self-care planMaintain appropriate professional standards and provide appropriate follow-up for consumers.Training
May provide training on early childhood mental health topics to staff and parent groups.Staff Wellness
May support the Program Director in identifying program-wide wellness needs of staff, and provide training and resources to maintain a healthy, professional work environment.Other Related Activities
Meet with supervisors, program manager regularly for reflective supervision, professional development, accountability, program improvement, and problem solving.Attend meetings, training, and appropriate professional development activitiesSupport the work of Family Building Blocks volunteers and interns as an integral part of program services.Minimum Education & Experience :
Master's or doctorate degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or related field.Must be able to qualify as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP).Knowledge and / or experience providing mental health services, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning and psychotherapy to children and families.At least 6 months of experience conducting assessments, diagnosis, and treatment planning through internships or employment.Ability to incorporate child-based therapies into treatment is required (as young as infant / toddler)Bilingual, English / Spanish.Must be computer proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and record keeping software.Must have respectful, open, unbiased, accepting attitude toward clients and their families.Additional Eligibility and Qualifications
Mandated Responder - Report all cases of suspected abuse and neglect in accordance with Oregon statutes and agency policies and procedures.Must maintain throughout the length of employment an acceptable driving record according to FBB criteriaDuring the course of employment, a valid auto insurance is requiredEmployees must sustain a drug free and acceptable criminal record throughout the course of employmentMust have Pediatric First Aid / CPR card and Food Handler's card within 30 days of employment.Must maintain discretion and respect the confidentiality of information about enrolled families, personnel issues and other program operations.Support Family Building Blocks established safety policies and procedures toward a safe and healthy work environment.Contribute to a positive and professional atmosphere at Family Building Blocks and promote caring, calm and respectful interactions with families, children, volunteers, interns and staff of Family Building Blocks.Certificates, Licenses and Registrations
Current Enrollment in Child Care Division Central Background Criminal History Registry and / or the Oregon State Police Criminal RecordsDocumentation of training in "Recognizing and Reporting Suspicions of Child Abuse and Neglect". (Must be a minimum of 2 hours training)Valid Oregon Driver's licenseProof of current auto insurance.Language
This positions requires bilingual English / Spanish- must communicate fluently with participants and provide specialized instruction in related curriculum. This may involve translation as well as developing strategies to engage Hispanic speaking personnel in training activities that will encourage engagement and attendance.
Expected Hours of Work
This position requires a flexible schedule to prepare meeting and staffing space, also be flexible to meeting staff needs when setting mental health staffing.
Travel
This position will require travel between sites to meet with staff, perform classroom observations, and attend trainings / meetings
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