Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians·Eugene, Oregon
The Mental Health Specialist provides crisis intervention, mental health evaluations, and therapy within a multidisciplinary team. They are responsible for treatment planning, case management, and maintaining accurate documentation in electronic health records.
Description Opening Date: 07/28/2026
08/11/2026 Job Title: Mental Health Specialist I, II or III Salary/Wage: TL: 123.1, TL: 124.1 or TL: 125.1 Tribal Level: $38.39/per hr. $40.55/per hr. $42.85/per hr.
The Mental Health Specialist will work within a multidisciplinary team to provide crisis intervention, mental health evaluation and diagnosis, treatment planning, therapy, case management and group work. All duties and responsibilities will be performed in accordance with the Siletz Community Health Clinic’s Mission and Vision statements.
Mental Health Specialist I: TL 123: Master’s Degree in Psychology, Counseling, or Social Work. Enrolled as a Clinical Social Work Associate (CSWA), Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPC-A), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate (LMFT-A).
TL 124: Master’s Degree in Psychology, Counseling, or Social Work. Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Psychologist, or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).
TL 125: Master’s Degree in Psychology, Counseling, Or Social Work. Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Psychologist, or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). At least two years of licensed experience.
Current theories and practices in the area of mental health treatment. Current theories and practices in the area of treatment, prevention, and aftercare regarding addiction and substance abuse. Community structure, values, culture, and language of the population served. Basic computer word-processing and communication skills.
Organize and conduct group recreational therapy activities. Consult and collaborate with other Tribal health, education, juvenile justice, and social service staff in the development and implementation of treatment activities for youth and adults. Plan and organize work and complete written reports and documentation of mental health assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, case management, and discharge plans in both paper form and as part of the electronic health records system accurately and on time. Adhere to all departmental performance standards.
Abstinence during employment in this capacity is essential to the overall effectiveness of the program. Individuals in recovery from the disease of alcoholism and/or from other drug dependence must affirm that previous employment performance has not been impaired by alcoholism/substance abuse over the past 2 years. Must possess a valid State driver's license, insurance and be eligible to drive a GSA vehicle.
Market context
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