Center for Human Development, Inc. is seeking a part-time (20 hours a week) Elementary School-Based Therapist to provide school-based psychotherapeutic services to children and adolescents struggling with mental health issues at the Elgin Stella Mayfield school.    Qualifications  · Master’s degree in a behavioral sciences field required. Two years of relevant mental health experience with youth populations is preferred.  Meets requirements of a Qualified Mental Health Professional.  · Understanding of behavioral health assessments, treatment and service terminology and ability to apply the concepts, provide psychosocial skills development, and implement interventions.    · Must possess a valid Oregon Driver’s license and be insurable for client service purposes, travel between business offices, and to attend required meetings and/or trainings.    · Must pass all criminal history check requirements as required by ORS 181.536-181.537 and in accordance with OAR 407-007-0200-407-007-0370 and drug screening.    Essential Job Duties   * Must maintain punctual and regular work attendance * Assessment and screening of adolescents, and children  * Provide individual, group, and family therapy; develop individual treatment plans * Develop format and gather curriculum for specific population groups * Provide crisis response on-site at Stella Mayfield * Weekly consultation with Behavior Health Team crisis and family treatment teams * Assist clients in applying for and obtaining services and benefits; transportation needs; community involvement etc.   * Monitors client appointments and progress; maintains accurate and timely case notes, treatment plans and client records  * Participate in group and one-on-one supervision as appropriate * Makes referrals to other community clinics or agencies as appropriate. * Works as a consultant or trainer to staff, other individuals, other agency personnel. * Provides mental health and chemical dependency education and training to other staff, outside professionals, family members and the community. * Must have the ability to maintain positive and professional working relationships with co-workers, clients and other agencies. * Other duties as assigned.    The Benefits: Part-time non-exempt position with attractive pro-rated benefit package that includes paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D insurance, long-term disability insurance, excellent retirement benefit with generous contribution to 401k after 1000 hours, Professional Development Plan, one month paid renewal leave every 7 years, annual employee appreciation picnics and dinners, Mental Health Days, gym discounts, and more.   The Area: Tired of the rat race? La Grande, Oregon is a small town in Eastern Oregon that offers fresh air, a strong community presence, virtually no traffic, and lots of outdoor recreation in the surrounding Blue Mountains.  Enjoy hiking, horseback and mountain bike trails, and ATV access at Mt. Emily Recreation Area, bird watching at Ladd Marsh, picnics along the Grande Ronde River, inland links style golf courses and more. Home of Eastern Oregon University. To apply please visit our website https://www.chdinc.org/employment. COVER LETTER REQUIRED If you need assistance please call 541-962-8881 or email [email protected]. The Center for Human Development, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer.  We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. We assure you that your opportunity for employment with CHD depends solely on your qualifications.