Children's Mental Health/EASA Therapist & Coordinator
Center for Human Development, Inc.·La Grande, Oregon
Center for Human Development, Inc.·La Grande, Oregon
Provide direct mental health treatment, diagnostic testing, and counseling to children, parents, and youth aged 12-25 in a clinic and community setting. Collaborate with a transdisciplinary team to develop treatment plans and provide crisis intervention and support.
Center for Human Development, Inc. is seeking a full-time Children’s Mental Health / EASA Therapist & Coordinator to provide direct treatment services in a clinic setting to clients with mental and emotional disturbances which includes children and parents. This position provides administration and evaluation of diagnostic tests, provides counseling and individual, family and/or group therapy, and develops individual treatment plans.
The position works as part of a transdisciplinary team to provide supportive, community-based services to youth and young adults ages 12-25 who meet criteria for the EASA program. In addition to providing services and support to youth and their families, the therapist provides training, education, and support to the team and community members as well as co-facilitating multi-family groups and other groups as appropriate.
Chd will pay up to $3500 in relocation assistance and up to $2000 towards first month rent!
Come work and play in one of the most scenic valleys in the United States.
CHD is located at the eastern base of the Blue Mountains, one of Oregon's largest and oldest mountain ranges.
Enjoy unlimited year-round outdoor recreation.
Join us and be a part of team that makes a difference in the community we serve.
CHD values work-life balance and offers flexible schedules and generous time-off.
Interview clients, families and others to accumulate information for diagnostic purposes. Provides individual, family and group counseling and psychotherapy. Conducts diagnostic assessments; prepares clinical evaluations and interprets results for the family and other agencies. Develops individual treatment plans, which may include individual, group therapy and skills training; develops individual goals and methods to attain those goals; analyzes client progress. Expected to work with considerable independence regarding methods and processes, and to coordinate and collaborate with the school system and multiple agencies. Participates in inter- and intra-agency conferences with staff members involved with the individual’s case. Maintains individual case records with progress notes and other pertinent information regarding the diagnosis, treatment plan or termination; completes reports as required. Conducts emergency intervention and crisis counseling. Participate on the Crisis Team rotation for back up of night time and day time crisis workers. Outreach and engagement, screening, assessment, diagnosis and strengths-based treatment planning, education and support for individuals and systems. Crisis support and relapse prevention planning, independent living skills development, benefits planning, support for educational and vocational settings. Perform quarterly data responsibilities & coordination for the EASA program. Participate in monthly EASA conference calls to discuss EASA assessments and client concerns. Attend quarterly EASA rural trainings to gather information related to psychosis and share updates about current EASA clients. Perform quarterly data responsibilities for the EASA program. Deliver services that address diverse social, cultural, gender, and economic needs of population served utilizing equity lens. Quarterly education workshops as well as community outreach as assigned. This position will document in a timely manner according to agency policies and procedures. This position caseload average is 25 clients (not limited to EASA) and will have protected time each week for clinical and administrative duties.
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Benefits: Full-time position with attractive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D insurance, long-term disability insurance, excellent retirement benefit with generous contribution to 401k after orientation, Professional Development Plan, gym discounts, and more. Paid time off includes 1 day of sick time accrued each month, 1 day of vacation time accrued each month (increases with years of service), 10 paid holidays each year, and one month paid renewal leave every 7 years! Qualified as a NHSC loan repayment site.
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Area: Tired of the rat race? La Grande, Oregon is a small town in Eastern Oregon that offers fresh air, a strong community presence, virtually no traffic, and lots of outdoor recreation in the surrounding Blue Mountains. Enjoy hiking, horseback and mountain bike trails, and ATV access at Mt. Emily Recreation Area, bird watching at Ladd Marsh, picnics along the Grande Ronde River, inland links style golf courses and more. Home of Eastern Oregon University. To apply please visit our website Cover Letter REQUIRED with application. If you need assistance please call 541-962-8881 or email hr@chdinc.org .
The Center for Human Development, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. We assure you that your opportunity for employment with CHD depends solely on your qualifications.
Market context
In Oregon, behavioral-health peer support roles often see steady demand in community mental health, recovery, and crisis support settings. These positions are competitive because employers look for lived recovery experience, certification eligibility, and practical requirements like a valid Oregon driver’s license and background clearance. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your certification path and gather documentation before applying.
