Mental Health Specialist II, III or IV, Children Focused

Job overview

The Mental Health Specialist II, III or IV, Children Focused role is onsite in Pendleton, OR; the listed annual salary range is $57,300–$112,700, with the applicable grade and pay depending on education or licensure. Community Counseling Solutions provides behavioral health supports intended to improve community well-being. The specialist provides behavioral health treatment, with an intensive children’s services focus, and coordinates care with families, agency staff, and community partners. The role also supports crisis response, client advocacy, and accurate clinical documentation in accordance with applicable rules and agency standards.

What you'll do

• Provide screening, assessment, individual and group therapy, consultation, and other allowed clinical services
• coordinate cases with agency staff and community partners
• act as a client liaison and advocate when appropriate
• participate in supervision
• support program development and review
• provide behavioral health and addiction education
• provide rotating after-hours emergency services
• complete clinical records and required reports
• provide intensive children’s treatment
• transport clients as required
• support safety planning and required abuse reporting.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

mental health specialist

children’s behavioral health

intensive children’s treatment

screening and assessment

individual therapy

group therapy

crisis intervention

pendleton or

community counseling solutions

$57,300–$112,700/year

$5,500 hiring bonus

rotating emergency services

care coordination

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 6% initial 401(k) match
• potential flexible schedule and tuition reimbursement
• paid vacation, holidays, and mental health days
• relocation benefit up to $4,000 when moving over 100 miles
• student loan forgiveness
• paid licensure supervision
• employee assistance and wellness benefits.

Why this role

The posting lists a $5,500 hiring bonus with a two-year commitment and staggered taxed payout. Education requirements vary by level: bachelor’s degree with enrollment in a master’s program for MHS II; master’s degree for MHS III; doctorate or qualifying master’s degree with licensure for MHS IV. The role includes a 24-hour rotating emergency-services rotation.

About the employer

Community Counseling Solutions is hiring for this role. Industry: Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers. Sector: 62.