Bicultural Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) / Ukrainian Speaking Clinician at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, Oregon

Job Description:

Oregon Health & Science University

Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.


Bicultural Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) / Ukrainian Speaking Clinician

US-OR-Portland

Job ID: 2024-31611
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Mental Health
Portland, OR (Marquam Hill)

Overview

The Bicultural Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) position will be a Ukrainian Speaking Clinician. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to individual counseling, family counseling, group therapy, case management, client intake, outreach, skills training and resource connection. This position also provides cultural and language interpretation to assist staff psychiatrists and other mental health practitioners at IPP in providing psychiatric services to Ukrainian-speaking adult outpatients. In addition, this position provides clinical case management and other clinical support to Ukrainian-speaking patients and potentially other IPP patients, as specified by the director or manager of the IPP.

Responsibilities

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing and licensed by the State of Oregon; OR
• Bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy and licensed by the State of Oregon; OR
• Graduate degree in psychology; OR Graduate degree in social work; OR
• Graduate degree in recreational, art, or music therapy; or OR
• Graduate degree in a behavioral science field.
• QMHP's must demonstrate the ability to conduct an assessment, including identifying precipitating events, gathering histories of mental and physical health, alcohol and other drug use, past mental health services and criminal justice contacts, assessing family, cultural social and work relationships, and conducting a mental status examination, complete a five-axis DSM diagnosis, write and supervise the implementation of a ISSP and provide individual, family or group therapy within the scope of their training.
• Good command of Windows-based applications, including basic MS Word skills, and typing 40 wpm.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and fluency in written and spoken English and fluency in written and spoken Ukrainian. A strong customer-service orientation, the interpersonal skills necessary to work effectively in a diverse psychiatric outpatient program, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment. Exceptional cross-cultural skills.
• Capacity to qualify as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP).

Qualifications

• One year employment experience in social services and/or mental health field as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP).
• Previous volunteer or employment experience in social services and/or mental health field as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP).
• Knowledge of refugee and immigrant milieu.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and comfort with culture of people from other cultures as well as be able to function cooperatively in a multi-cultural environment.
• Clinical licensure (LCSW, LPC).

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