Job Summary Transform Lives and Shape the Future: Join Us as a Community Mental Health Therapist to Work with Diverse Populations, Embrace an Integrative Approach, and Be a True Agent of Change!JOB SUMMARYThe Benton County Health Department is seeking an Adult Outpatient & Community-Based Therapist to join the team. We proudly serve all Benton County residents regardless of race, ethnicity, immigration status, gender, or sexual orientation, and regardless of ability to pay for services. In this role you will provide an array of services to a caseload of individuals with severe and persistent mental illness and co-occurring addiction disorders. Services provided range from individual therapy, group therapy and case management. Services are delivered in the office and in the community (as needed.) This role may provide specialty services, such as residential case management and intensive services, and outreach and engagement services. Mental health services are co-located with Substance Use Disorder Treatment, Primary Care and Dental. In this position, you will be working independently and as part of an integrated team. This position may provide specialized services depending on area of assignment. Clinical supervision may be offered to those seeking licensure. for a complete list of the duties, responsibilities and physical requirements of this position.Please Note:This position can be filled at a 2 or 3 level depending on qualifications. (see below)Health Care Professional 2 Salary Range: $69,.88 - $,.71Health Care Professional 3 Salary Range: $73,.87 - $,.48BENEFITSTraining and Licensure support!$1, annual Training Budget availableReimbursement for Licensure fees or MHACBO certification availableGenerous time off to maintain a healthy work-life balance!11 Paid Holidays + 2 Floating Holidays + 8 hours of vacation accrual every month + sick leave! Vacation accrual increases with years of service.$0 Health Insurance Premium!Medical, Dental and Vision -cover your eligible family members without additional premium.In addition, the County contributes up to $1, per year to your Health Savings or Health Reimbursement account, depending on plan and personal contribution!Apart from your deductible you can use this money for things that aren’t traditionally paid by insurance – i.e. Ibuprofen, Tylenol and other preventative type medicationsYou never lose your Health Savings Account funds as it rolls over from year to yearDependents up to age 26 are covered!Get ready for retirement. Generous employer paid contributions!After 6 months of employment:The County makes a retirement contribution of 6% of your salary towards Oregon PERS!The County makes a deferred compensation b plan contribution of 1.5% of your salary! You can add more if you wish.A free and award-winning wellness programInteractive and personalized approach focused on your whole health.Onsite and virtual seminars, wellness challenges and fun activities.Monetary incentives and cool prizes to engage everyone and meet your individual needs!% employer-paid coverage for AD&D ($,), Life ($50,), and Long Term Disability coverage.Supplemental plans are available at reasonable rates!Annual salary range of:QMHP - Health Care Professional 2: $69,.88 - $,.71QMHP - Health Care Professional 3: $73,.87 - $,.48This position is eligible for two salary raises within your first year as long as your performance is in good standing!Note: salary placement will be based on your level of directly related experience and education consistent with Oregon's pay equity law.Have benefits questions?Reach out to us anytime: encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and LGBTQIA+ community members. The strength of our organization lies in the diversity of our workforce and the perspectives our employees bring to their work at Benton County. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSThe following minimum qualifications are REQUIRED for this position:QMHP - Health Care Professional 2 level (HCP42):Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or closely related field; ANDOne year of health experience providing mental health services; ANDMust be registered as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) with Mental Health & Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO) or be able to obtain certification within 6 months of hire. QMHP - Health Care Professional 3 level (HCP43):Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or closely related field; ANDTwo years of health experience providing mental health services; ANDPsyD, LCSW, LPC, LMFT or equivalent licensure.A Master's degree is required with the exception of a Bachelor's degree in Nursing or Occupational Therapy. Please note candidates must have at least 6 months of actual work experience to be considered as equivalent.Please ensure you have provided a thorough and updated application as it pertains to the position for which you are applying. Your application materials will be used to determine salary based on a pay equity assessment. For further information, please click on the link: Oregon Pay Equity LawSpecial RequirementsHiring is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.Valid Oregon driver's license. This position requires driving and may require use of a personal vehicle.Ideal CandidatePsyD, LCSW, LPC, LMFT or equivalent licensureCADC obtained