Bilingual Licensed Mental Health Provider - Hybrid Remote

Bilingual Licensed Mental Health Provider

(We are accepting applications from Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Psychology Associate, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, or Licensed Clinical Social Worker)

Organization: Raíces de Bienestar (Raíces)

Work Schedule: Full-time (Exempt), 40 hours per week with flexible hours, including working some weekends and evenings, and must be available to travel across the state at least quarterly.

Location: Hybrid, several days in person at our Hillsboro (Washington County) office location, along with regular attendance in-person at community events.

Salary Range: $75,000 to $99,000 annually aligning with educational and clinical experience

About Raíces de Bienestar

Founded in 2021, Raices is a small yet growing nonprofit organization serving Oregon Latine communities with a focus on Washington County and Medford areas. Our Mission is to improve and strengthen the mental health and emotional wellbeing of the Latine community through culturally-grounded, evidence-based practices, interventions, education and capacity building activities. Our mission is rooted in the values of our community and those we serve. We believe in:

• Community and Culture as the cornerstone of mental and emotional wellness.
• Trust as the thread linking organizations, communities, and individuals, and as the foundation for healing to occur.
• Cultural Diversity as a way to honor the wisdom and roots of the community and the basis for the services and programs we offer.
• Community Wellness and Wellbeing as essential components of individual wellbeing.
• Sustainable Change through collaborations with multiple partners that share our values and vision.

We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment for Latine individuals and families to heal, grow, and thrive.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Licensed Mental Health Provider who has experience and/or a focus on working with youth, adults and families to join our team. The ideal candidate will provide therapy and psychological assessments to Latine, primarily Spanish-speaking individuals. The Licensed mental health provider must be either a Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Psychology Associate, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, or Licensed Clinical Social Worker. The Licensed Mental Health Provider will play a critical role in supporting the mental health and emotional well-being of Latine community members. This position requires fluent Spanish language skills to effectively communicate with patients, their families and cultural brokers. The candidate must have a passion for culturally affirming care, while also recognizing the impact of systemic oppression, racism, and colonization on Latine mental health. This position will also require regular travel to our location in Medford, Oregon (at least quarterly).

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide individual, family, couples and group therapy for individuals (youth and adults) facing mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma, behavioral issues, interpersonal stressors, family conflict, amongst others.
• Conduct psychological assessments and evaluations, including diagnostic interviews, testing, and report writing. Psychological assessments may include immigration evaluations.
• Develop and implement culturally sensitive assessments and treatment plans based on patient needs, strengths, resilience and their social, cultural, and historical contexts.
• Collaborate with patients, families, traditional health workers, cultural brokers, healthcare providers and agencies to ensure comprehensive care and culturally affirming care for individuals, youth and families.
• Be equipped to use and incorporate culturally adapted evidence-based and trauma informed therapeutic techniques into the therapeutic and assessment work.
• Promote a trauma-informed approach to care that acknowledges the unique cultural and familial needs of the Latine community.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records in compliance with organizational standards and ethical guidelines while ensuring that patient records are kept confidential and secure, and that any sharing of information is done in accordance with the patient’s wishes and legal requirements.
• Participate in case consultations, culturally affirming supervision and team meetings to share insights, address challenges, celebrate strengths and discuss treatment progress.
• Work with partners to support equitable access and utilization of mental health services from historically excluded communities.
• Engage in outreach and community education efforts to reduce stigma around mental health and encourage families to seek services.
• Support and lead, in collaboration with traditional health workers and community liberation team, community-focused and community-engaged programs, education and community outreach activities.
• Support clinical training and supervision of trainees including advanced practicum students, interns, and traditional health workers. This includes but is not limited to participating in didactic training, providing clinical consultation, reviewing cases and notes, and on-call support.
• Stay current with best practices in mental health, therapy, assessment and cultural competence in mental health care.
• Demonstrate ability to maintain case management in accordance with federal, state and/or funding source requirements as well as Raíces de Bienestar policies and procedures.
• Maintain professional license and credentials.

Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) in Psychology or master degree in Psychology, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or Clinical Social Work.
• Active and valid licensure as a mental health provider in Oregon (or ability to obtain licensure if relocating).
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working with youth, adults, families, particularly in a clinical or nonprofit setting.
• Fluent in Spanish (both written and spoken) to effectively serve Latine families and children.
• Experience with psychological testing, including administering and interpreting assessments for adults, youths and families.
• Strong knowledge of evidence-based therapeutic approaches and ability to implement them in a culturally competent manner.
• Excellent communication skills, both in Spanish and English, with the ability to build rapport with youth, families, and community partners.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage a caseload and prioritize tasks.
• Tech savvy and able to use a variety of platforms including electronic medical health record, Google, Box, and others.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Passion for making a positive impact on the Latine community.
• Current driver’s license and ability to travel within the state

Benefits:

• Health & Dental Insurance (monthly premium, 100% covered by Raíces)
• Life Insurance
• Education and/or loan repayment up to $5,250* annually
• Retirement account with up to 3% match
• Thirteen (13) paid holidays and birthday off
• Qualified for Public Service Loan Forgiveness program as a 501(c)(3)
• Paid parental leave aligning with Raices’ family and medical leave policy
• Regular team and family events
• Responsible (unlimited) paid time off, compassionate, and health leave.

Work Environment

• Raíces de Bienestar is a Latine culturally specific, women-founded organization dedicated to passionately serving the community as well as our families. We strive for balance in hard work, joy, rest, and healing.
• Our organization is grounded in Latine values, and we celebrate our diversity, traditions, rituals, and the unique strengths that each of us brings.
• We encourage Raíces de Bienestar staff and volunteers to bring our whole selves to work, as the community needs us to be authentic, intentional, engaged, and whole-hearted. We believe in the power of lived experience and shared cultural identification with the communities we serve.
• We foster talent and professional development and aim to create a space where we lift each other up, respect one another where we are in our own process, and view learning as a lifelong journey.
• We are passionate about mentoring and supporting staff and volunteers in different stages of their career development and advancement.
• We strive to be reflective leaders and encourage those who work or volunteer at Raíces de Bienestar to share their feedback on our practices and programs.
• We promise to continuously evolve in our understanding and implementation of best practices in equitable work environments to ensure a safe and nurturing space for all who work with us.
• Raíces de Bienestar staff and board of directors are composed of a majority of Latine women, allowing for spaces where culture is celebrated, centered, and honored.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Policy

Raíces de Bienestar provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or any related condition in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, absence, compensation, and training.

Applicants should submit the following:

1. Letter of Interest
2. Resume
3. Names and contact information of three professional references

Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

To inquire about this position please reach out to

Libby@raicesdebienestar.org

Please submit application materials at this link:

https://podio.com/webforms/30109771/2516616

Only applications submitted at this link will be considered.