Mental Health Provider - Independent Contractor
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CONTRACT DAYS/hours: Approximately 184 days per full school year /
1 to 5 days a week / 8- 40 hours weekly
The Bethel Health Center is seeking to hire a licensed mental health therapist (LCSW, LPC,
LMFT, or Licensed Psychologist) or registered associate. The Bethel Health Center provides an
integrated model of mental and physical health care to students in the Bethel School District.
The Bethel Health Center will provide the independent contractor use of the electronic health
record and will manage scheduling and billing for client services.
Minimum qualifications: Master’s degree in mental health field. Clinical experience with
children, youth, and families.
Job summary: This position is on-site at the Bethel Health Center and Bethel Schools, working
in collaboration with the nurse practitioner and our mental health team. The qualified candidate
will provide mental health treatment including consultation, assessment, and ongoing treatment
to K-12 students and their families. The Bethel Health Center follows the school schedule and
is also open several days during the summer.
Job expectations:
Provide mental health supports to students, families, and staff
Access mental health community resources to support students and families
Adhere to mental health grant requirements, School Based Health Center best practices, and standards required by the Oregon Health Authority School Based Health Centers Program and the Addictions and Mental Health Program
Ability to use or to be trained in required technology, including the electronic health record
Able to work calmly in stressful situations
Able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Able to work harmoniously with students, parents, staff, and administrators
Able to apply FERPA and HIPAA confidentiality laws
Able to lift 20 lbs.
Maintain professional liability insurance
Utilize evidence-based, strengths-based, culturally appropriate approach
Language(s) required: English, bilingual preferred
Meet all standards and expectations of professional licensure board
Job duties include, but are not limited to:
Provide individual and family therapy counseling
Maintain the ability to pre-teach/teach skills and strategies to youth through prevention, education, and outreach as needed
Provide crisis intervention and response (Including suicide screening, assessment, and safety planning)
Coordinate behavioral health consultation and care coordination with nurse practitioner
Meet data and metrics required for grants, as appropriate
Provide case management, resource and referral, and advocacy services
Participate in meetings, committees, trainings, workgroups and conferences, as appropriate
Complete charting in a timely manner
Apply mental health insurance billing systems and regulations
Conduct groups and/or skill building classes, as indicated
Offer support and assistance, as needed, in crisis situation in schools
Other duties as identified
For information regarding this position, please email Brooke Cottle, Bethel Health Center Director.
To apply, please follow the link to TalentEd Recruit and Hire https://bethelor.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx .
Bilingual candidates and candidates experienced in working with bilingual students and families will receive preferential consideration.
WAGE: $49.57 - $55.70 per hour, based on experience and licensure
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