Instructor / Afrocentric Counselor - Military veterans preferred

Instructor / Afrocentric Counselor

US-OR-Portland

Requisition ID: 2025-35720
Position Category: Faculty/Provider
Job Type: Faculty
Position Type: Regular Full-Time
Posting Department: Department of Psychiatry, Avel Gordly Center for Health
Posting Salary Range: Competitive and commensurate with experience.
Posting FTE: 1.00
Posting Schedule: This is an in-person position with the ability to work a hybrid-remote schedule designed to meet clinic and patient needs.
HR Mission: School of Medicine
Drug Testable: Yes

Department Overview

About OHSU
Link www.ohsu.edu
OHSU's singular focus on improving health starts with Oregonians and has global impact. We are the only academic health center in Oregon, but we're also nationally distinct as a university dedicated solely to advancing health sciences. This allows us to concentrate resources on research to prevent and cure disease, on education that prepares physicians, dentists, nurses and other health professionals to succeed in an evolving health care environment, and on patient care that incorporates the latest knowledge and discoveries. We have 16,000 employees and secure competitive research funding of more than $400 million a year. As a public organization, we provide community outreach and services for Oregon's most vulnerable populations. OHSU’s stated mission to improve the health and quality of life for all Oregonians through excellence, innovation and leadership in health care, education and research.

 

About OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital
Link https://www.ohsu.edu/doernbecher
With a strong tradition of teamwork, diversity and interdisciplinary care, we believe all children deserve the best. At Doernbecher, we built a hospital around that belief. It’s why we have more specialists in children’s health than anywhere else in the state. We offer the newest and most advanced treatments available, along with innovative collaborations and research opportunities. As Oregon’s only academic health center, we strive to offer the best medical care to every child across Oregon, Southwest Washington and beyond.

 

About The Department of Psychiatry
Link https://www.ohsu.edu/school-of-medicine/psychiatry

The fundamental purpose of OHSU and The Department of Psychiatry is to improve well-being.

The OHSU Department of Psychiatry is part of the OHSU Brain Institute, and focuses on providing excellent clinical treatment to our patients, leading innovative research, and offering hands-on training for the next generation of psychiatrists. Our specialists care for people of every culture and background and it is our mission to value and show appreciation for diversity, showing respect for all people who we treat, teach, and serve.

 

About Portland and Oregon
Link https://www.travelportland.com
Bisected by the Willamette River, Portland is a vibrant city nestled among green woods and waterways. Only 90 minutes from the spectacular Oregon coast or towering Mount Hood, Portland offers the rare accessibility of snow-to-surf. Portland embraces cyclists, hikers, brewpubs, dogs, climbers, artisan coffee shops, book readers, foodies, professional soccer and basketball fans, award-winning wineries, concertgoers and paddle boarders. It’s no wonder Portland constantly ranks as one of America’s favorite lifestyle cities.

Function/Duties of Position

• Provide direct clinical services to program clients including evaluation, individual, group, family counseling, case management and documentation of clinical services consistent with program standards and relevant OARs. Services provided will reflect cultural competence and knowledge of evidenced based practices regarding the clients and their clinical concerns.
• Collaborate with other clinical staff, including medical providers, to ensure that clients receive appropriate and coordinated care.
• Provide mentoring and clinical supervision of student interns and students, as needed.
• Attend and participate in weekly staff meetings and case consultation meetings
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with other program staff, Department of Psychiatry, and other OHSU departments, referral sources, and other community agencies.
• Meet clinical productivity standards as established for the position.

Required Qualifications

• Must meet qualifications as a Certified QMHP, Registered Intern or Certified Social Work Associate
• Must have a Master’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology or another related behavioral health discipline. 
• Must demonstrate the ability to conduct an assessment, including identifying precipitating events, gathering histories of mental and physical health, substance use, past mental health services and criminal justice contacts, assessing family, cultural, social and work relationships, and conducting a mental status examination, complete and justify a DSM diagnosis, write and supervise the implementation of a Service Plan and provide individual, family or group therapy within the scope of their training.
• Must have demonstrated knowledge and skill in providing evidence-based treatment of mental health and addictive disorders.
• Must have cultural competence in working with the African and African-American communities, as demonstrated by the following:
• In-depth knowledge of impact of African-American history on African-American culture and psychology;
• Ability to work clinically with issues of systematic oppression, racism and discrimination, including teaching clients a comprehensive skill set to deal with these concerns;
• Ability to assist clients in developing a healthy African or African-American identity;
• Two plus years of working with African-Americans and/or Africans; and
• Five or more years of experience of immersion in African-American culture.
• For treatment staff holding a health or allied provider license, the license or registration must have been issued by one of the following state bodies and have at least 60 contact hours of academic or continuing professional education in substance use disorders treatment:
• Board of Medical Examiners
• Board of Psychologist Examiners
• Board of Licensed Social Workers

Preferred Qualifications

• Clinical licensure as an LCSW, LPC or LMFT is preferred.  
• Experience working with children, families and couples is preferred.

Additional Details

***Apply here online. Please be sure to upload a Cover Letter and Resume or CV. 

All are welcome
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.



Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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