Bridgeway Community Health - Jobs·Salem, Oregon
The Co-Occurring Therapist provides dual diagnosis services using stage-of-change interventions to reduce symptoms of mental health and substance abuse. Key duties include conducting integrated assessments, developing evidence-based treatment plans, and providing individual and group counseling.
Bridgeway Community Health is currently seeking qualified Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) to join our growing Adult Outpatient Co-Occurring Mental Health and Addictions treatment team!
Come join our growing teams where you will work alongside those that are passionate about seeing lives changed and relationships restored!
A sign-on bonus of $5,000 will be available to the successful new external hires!!
Primary Purpose The Co-Occurring Therapist provides dual diagnosis enhanced services using stage-of-change specific interventions with individualized outcomes focusing on reducing symptoms related to mental health and substance abuse.
Essential
Conducts integrated assessments, including screening for the presence of substance use, problem gambling, mental health conditions, and chronic medical conditions, as well as the presence of systems-related trauma using ASAM criteria and DSM. Utilizes assessment tools or data in the evaluation, treatment planning, and discharge process, including cognitive behavioral interventions, motivational interventions, and healthy relationships education. Prepares and maintains all required treatment records and reports. Counsels' clients in individual and group counseling sessions. Individual sessions may periodically include family members or support people. Counsels' family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with and supporting clients. Collects information about clients through interviews, observations, and collateral information. Acts as client advocate to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crises. Develops and implements evidence-based, client-centered treatment plans that address mental health and substance use. Documents relevant treatment reviews, progress notes, status reports, coordination of services, and discharge summaries. Meets with families, probation officers, police, and other interested parties to exchange necessary information during the treatment process. Observes urinalysis screening and completes chain of custody documentation. Gathers information regarding community mental health services and resources to use in conjunction with therapy. Completes discharge paperwork to include the discharge plan completed with the client. Performs other related duties as assigned.
and Experience Experience, Education, and Credentials Requires QMHP with a graduate degree in psychology, social work, or a behavioral science field from an accredited college or university AND CADC certification. Experience must demonstrate the ability to conduct an assessment, including identifying precipitating events, gathering histories of mental and physical health, substance use, past mental health services, and criminal justice contacts; assessing family, cultural, social, and work relationships; conducting a mental status examination; complete a DSM diagnosis; write and supervise the implementation of a service/treatment plan; and provide individual, family or group therapy within the scope of their training. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Excellent interpersonal communication skills and strong computer and time management skills are required to work effectively. An advanced understanding of ASAM PPC-2R and DSM is required. An intermediate understanding of Oregon Administrative Rules (OARs) is preferred. Qualified candidates must be able to pass reference checks and a DHS criminal background check.
and Compensation Paid Holidays Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage 5% employer match 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (Pre & Post-Tax Options) Corporate Fitness Membership Subsidy Employer-Sponsored Life, Accidental Death, Critical Illness, and Long-Term Disability Coverage Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Plan Flexible Spending Account Health Savings Account Internal Growth Opportunities Compensation depending on experience and credentials. An additional stipend is available for bilingual Spanish/English employees.
Candidates must be a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) with a graduate degree in psychology, social work, or behavioral science and a CADC certification. Proficiency in ASAM PPC-2R and DSM is required, along with the ability to pass a DHS criminal background check.
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.
