Finding Employment As a
Mental Health Professional:

Special Job Notices from Employers

“Everyone has been made for some particular work,
and the desire for that work has been put in every heart.” (Jalaludin Rumi)

NOTE: CPSYCPR Contains 2 Employment Pages

Some employers send job notices directly to CPSYCPR (below).
However, most employers post openings on job websites.
We've collected these links for your convenience.
To find the best jobs fitting your qualifications & interests,
check all the links on JOB WEBSITES.

If we missed any, please let us know cpsycpr@lclark.edu.

Position Posted September 24, 2008
Men’s Resource Center seeks a part-time counselor, to facilitate 3 groups on 2 evenings, at offices in SE Portland and Oregon City (co-facilitate groups in dual-focus substance abuse & domestic violence program, and facilitate a drug & alcohol treatment group). This position could expand as programs grow. Requirements: CADC or licensure; experience in substance abuse treatment. Ideally experience in domestic violence intervention. Compensation depends on qualifications and experience.
Email resume to Paul Lee, LCSW at paullee@mrc.com or fax to 503-235-4762.

Positions Posted August 22, 2008
Morrison Child and Family Services announces the following FULL-TIME positions for BILINGUAL MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST/Master’s Level @ Child & Family Outpatient Services/West Gresham:

EARLY CHILDHOOD MENTAL HEALTH PREVENTION SPECIALIST/Master’s Level @ Early Childhood Consultation and Prevention Services

SENIOR CLINICAL SUPERVISOR/Master’s Level @ Community-Based Services
They also have some positions open at the Bachelors Level

TREATMENT COORDINATOR/Bachelor’s Level @ Hand in Hand Day Treatment

CHILD DEVELOPMENT THERAPIST/Bachelor’s Level @ Hand in Hand Day Treatment

Position Posted August 11, 2008
Mental Health and Family Services has a contract position (2-3 hrs. per week) for a male group facilitator for a domestic violence group (90 min. group specifically for batterers). Experience &/or training in domestic violence work with offenders is preferred, but will consider applicants with backgrounds in addictions, criminal thinking, deliquency, sex offenders. Position requires regular contact with probation officers &/or attorneys. Ideally applicants are organized, energetic, have good writing skills, work well in team environments, and are knowledgeable re: cognitive-behavioral interventions & motivational interviewing.
Salary dependent on experience & skills.
Send resumes and letters to martab@mhfcs.com

Position Posted August 11, 2008
Cascadia Behavioral Healthcare announces 2 open positions for Counselor III level. Duties include: evaluations, individual counseling, monitoring/supervision & facilitating treatment groups for clients court-mandated by the Psychiatric Security Review Board. Case load averages 16.
Must be a QMHP level therapist.
For questions or specific job descriptions, contact Wendy Swingle, PSRB Clinical Coordinator, 503-238-0705 Ext. 146.

Position Posted August 11, 2008
Community Services Northwest has an opening for a full-time Chemical Dependency Counselor. Ideal applicant: WA CDP certification & 2+ yrs. experience providing addiction treatment to adults. Competitive salary & benefits. EOE.
Send resume & cover letter to employment@mhnw.org and reference CD Counselor position.

They also have an opening for a Vocational Specialist. See their employment page for details. Competitive salary/benefits. EOE. Send resume & cover letter to employment@mhnw.org and reference Vocational Specialist position.

Position Posted July 16, 2008
Child & Family Mental Health Bilingual Positions
Morrison Child and Family Services
Spanish/English bilingual positions:

BILINGUAL MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST - Master’s Level, FT, @ Child & Family Outpatient Services (W. Gresham)

CASE MANAGER - FT, @ Hand in Hand ICC/BRS Treatment & Foster Care Program

COMMUNITY OUTREACH THERAPIST - Master’s Level, FT, 2 positions @ Community & Intensive Outpatient Services

EARLY CHILDHOOD MENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST - Master’s Level, 30-40 hrs.wk.@ Child & Family Outpatient Services

EARLY CHILDHOOD MENTAL HEALTH PREVENTION SPECIALIST - FT, @ North Portland Project<

INTAKE CALL CENTER SCREENER - 20 hrs. wk.@ Child and Family Outpatient Services

INTENSIVE FAMILY CLINICIAN - Master’s Level, FT, @ Intensive Community-Based Services & Outpatient Operations

NIGHT RESIDENTIAL SKILLS SPECIALIST - FT, @ Rosemont Treatment Center & School

TEMPORARY ADOLESCENT & FAMILY COUNSELOR - Master’s Level, FT

Temporary, @ Breakthrough Day Treatment

RESIDENTIAL SKILLS SPECIALIST - FT, Swing Shift, @ Rosemont Treatment Center and School.

See detailed descriptions of positions on agency website http://www.morrisonkids. org/

Positions Posted Each Week
Morrison Child and Family Services announces jobs for Master's level counselors/therapists, & jobs requiring less education, & volunteer opportunities.
Employment page updated weekly. They usually ask for resumes to be sent electronically to jobs@morrisonkids.org

Position Posted July 16, 2008
University of Windsor invites applications for 9 mo. half-time Ancillary Academic Staff position in Psychologicial Services Centre. See Faculty Recruitment website.

Position Re-Posted July 16, 2008
New Avenues for Youth seeks experienced, skilled Clinical Manager (FT) to provide clinical direction, operational oversight, & team leadership for clinical treatment team.
Requirements: 3 yrs. supervisory experience; MA in counseling, psychology, social work or related field. Professional license preferred. Ideally strong clinical skills, excellent communication & organizational skills, experience with budgeting, contract compliance & staff development skills.t. Competitive salary & excellent benefits.
Email resume & cover letter to jobs@newavenues.org
or mail to New Avenues for Youth, Attn: Sean
314 SW 9th Ave
Portland OR 97205

Job Bank Postings Continually Updated
Washington Community Mental Health Council's Job Bank lists some jobs currently available in the State of Washington.
(CPSYCPR discovered this link while exploring Community Services Northwest's website.)

Position Postings Continually Updated
Volunteers of America posts jobs and volunteer opportunities on their website.
Three Ways To Apply 1. Download job application from the jobs section at http://www.voaor. org 2. Complete application in lobby at VOA Oregon, 3910 SE Stark Street, PDX, OR 3. Send letter & resume referencing job title to Volunteers of America Oregon 3910 SE Stark Street, Portland, OR
Email: lkiaii@voaor.org

Positions Posted July 1, 2008
Umpqua Community College, Roseburg, Oregon, announces an opening for a Director of Financial Aid. Check their website's employment page for information about their openings.

Position Postings Continually Updated
Christie Care: lists openings for counselors on their website's employment page.

Position Posted March 21, 2008
Sexual Assault Response Program Coordinator sought by Attorney General's Sexual Assault Task Force of Oregon. Unique, non-governmental, non-profit. $35-40K annually, plus benefits. Salem. Start June 2008. Closing date: April 14, 2008 or until filled. See http://www.oregonsatf. org for complete job description and application.

Position posted March 21, 2008
Chief Executive Officer to head the consolidation of four Girl Scout Councils (OR & 2 border counties in SW WA), with headquarters in Portland, OR. Position available due to realignment of Girl Scout councils nationwide. Compensation: >$104k. Position requires a record of bringing excellence to organizations undergoing growth & transformation. See online announcement: Egreensource.com/OSW. If interested, call directly to discuss position: 800-221-6663. Anne Marie McKibbon (Recruitment Services), Bob Perodeau (Principal), Evergreen Executive Source, LLC. Executive Recruiting Services for Girl Scouts USA. Email: Evergreen.source@att.net

Position Postings Continually Updated
Cascadia lists openings for counselors on their website's employment page.

Position Postings Continually Updated
Outside In position descriptions and application instructions can be found on their website's employment page.

Position Posted January 2008
Mental Health & Family Counseling Services (MHFCS). Contract position a few hours per week, potentially increasing to a part-time position. Work with Latino teens supervised by Department of Corrections,& their families. Many clients have records of sex offenses or assaults. Pay based on qualifications & experience ($25-$40hr). Qualifications: counseling Masters (or in process), 1 yr. experience with criminal justice or DHS, familiar coordinating with case workers & youth counselors, bilingual/bicultural, Spanish/English fluency, trained in Strategic Family System, interest in juvenile sex offender & aggressive teenagers & their families. Send resume to martab@mhfcs.com
Note: One of our alumni sent us this request.

Positions Posted When Available
Everett Community College in Everett, Washington posts openings on their website under JOBS.

Note: When we're contacted directly by employers seeking our help in finding qualified applicants, we'll post those requests individually here. However, the usual procedure of most employers today is to send their job notices to generic job websites, which should be checked regularly for positions that interest you.