Join the Adelante Mujeres team and become part of an organization providing holistic services to more than 22,000 Latina women and children annually in Oregon. Adelante Mujeres means "women rise up" and the women and girls in our programs are doing just that. With your help, we can build the next generation of Latine leaders. Located in Forest Grove, Oregon and founded in 2002, Adelante Mujeres is known for innovative responses to community concerns.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Culturally Specific Qualified Mental Health Provider within Adelante Mujeres' Clinica Esperanza collaborates within a diverse team to deliver comprehensive mental health services, including individual, group, and family therapy, while adhering to confidential and professional boundaries. They document and track services using Electronic Health Records (EHR) promptly, to support compliance with Oregon Administration Rules (OARs), Oregon Health Administration (OHA), and Community Care Organizations (CCO) regulations and guidelines. Employing a culturally sensitive approach, they navigate the complex dynamic of socio-political and cultural influences, ensuring holistic care for participants. This position reports to the Assistant Clinical Director.

• Deliver culturally specific mental health services, including individual and family therapy, using evidence-based interventions.
• Conduct comprehensive bio-psycho-social assessments, regularly updating them to reflect changes in clinical circumstances, identify and document medical necessity, and collaborate with participants to establish a diagnosis using the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, Text Revision (DSM-5-TV).
• Collaborate with participants to develop treatment plans and goals, incorporating measurable service objectives, regularly monitoring progress, and adjusting service plans as needed.
• Complete all the necessary and required electronic documentation on time, in agreement with the supervisor, the clinic's regulations, and in accordance with professional clinical standards.
• Seek and provide community referrals for services when necessary and cultivate professional, productive relationships with staff, participants, families, and external agencies, prioritizing clear and open communication.

QUALIFICATIONS:

We recognize that there are multiple expressions of professional readiness. When we review applications, we take a comprehensive look at each applicant. Our goal is to assess your unique strengths. The ideal candidate has many of the following skills and experience:

Required:

• Graduate degree in psychology, social work, or behavioral science field.
• Must meet state guidelines for QMHP
• Must have or be able to obtain pre-licensed status such as Clinical Social Work Associate (CSWA) OR professional counselor associate, OR marriage and family therapist associate OR be licensed in the state of Oregon and have active status within their licensing board.
• Bilingual in Spanish/English (fluency to read, write and speak)

Preferred:

• Ability to provide services and support within their scope of practice to individuals engaged in an approved behavioral health service program.
• Experience working with low-income, or immigrant & BIPOC communities.

Additional Requirements:

• Complete and successfully pass criminal background checks conducted
• Reliable transportation to arrive to different worksites
• Ability to travel out of town to attend workshops or trainings

SALARY & BENEFITS:

• Salary range: $64K-$67K depending on qualifications.
• Classification: Full-time, salary position
• Telework: up to 1 day a week, depending on organizational service needs.
• Benefits: health, vision, dental, short-term and long-term disability, 401K pension plan, life insurance, EAP, professional development opportunities, paid leave of absence, paid holidays (12.5 days annually), sick days (up to 9 days annually), vacation per year (up to 20 days years one through five, up to 25 days after five years), and sabbatical (1 month at 10 years of employment).
• Opportunity for broad and impactful work with a visionary, growing organization.

TO APPLY:

Please complete a job application on our website and be prepared to submit the following material electronically (PDF preferred):

• A one-page cover letter outlining your qualifications, experience and interest in the position and Adelante Mujeres
• A resume detailing relevant experience, qualifications, work history, education, and accomplishments
• Three professional references may be requested later in the hiring process

We will be contacting applicants whose applications indicate a strong combination of relevant experience and qualifications, and skills.

Thank you for your interest in employment at Adelante Mujeres.

Closing date: Open until filled Anticipated start date: September 2025

- EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER -

Adelante Mujeres is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, cultural heritage, ancestry, political belief, age, marital status, pregnancy, perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or any related medical condition, physical or mental disability or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. Adelante Mujeres is compliant with the American with Disabilities Act and we are committed to making special accommodations for your interview or work as a member of our team. If specific accommodations are needed, please notify hr@adelantemujeres.org and we will work to accommodate your needs.