Bicultural Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHP) - Cambodian Khmer Speaking - Oregon Health & Science University

Department Overview:

The Intercultural Psychiatric Program (IPP) has been providing outpatient mental health care, including case management, group and individual therapy, and medication management support to people in Oregon whose first language is other than English, since 1977.

 

IPP is one of the longest standing cross-cultural psychiatry programs for refuges in the country and has been honored by the American College of Psychiatrists and the American Psychiatric Association.

 

IPP provides outpatient mental health care, including case management, group and individual therapy, and medication management support to people in Oregon whose first language is other than English. IPP has about 9 psychiatrists and /or psychiatric residents, 19 QMHA or QMHP- level clinicians (mental health counselors), and an administrative staff of four persons. This staff currently serves roughly 1,200 patients.

 

Wage Range: $31.17 - $42.16 per hour

Function/Duties of Position:

This part-time position works closely with staff psychiatrists of the Intercultural Psychiatric Program (IPP) as part of an integrated team model to provide comprehensive, holistic care for individuals seeking mental health services in a culturally sensitive environment. This position adheres to the Oregon Health Authority Oregon Administrative Rules 309 as it relates to Out Patient Mental Health Services.

 

Duties and responsibilities of this position 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 Cambodian speaking patients. In addition, this position provides clinical case management and other clinical support to Cambodian speaking patients and potentially other IPP patients, as specified by the director or manager of the IPP.

This position shall provide services as assigned by the supervisor in furtherance of the university’s missions and goals of teaching, research, patient care, outreach and public service.

Required Qualifications:

• Fluency in Cambodian (Khmer) required
• Meet one of the following:

1. Bachelor’s degree in nursing and licensed by the State of Oregon; OR
2. Bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy and licensed by the State of Oregon; OR
3. Graduate degree in psychology; OR
4. Graduate degree in social work; OR
5. Graduate degree in recreational, art, or music therapy; or OR
6. Graduate degree in a behavioral science field

QMHPs 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in social work or counseling and licensed by the State of Oregon (LCSW, LPC)
• MHACBO QMHP Certification
• Previous volunteer or employment experience in social services and/or mental health field as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP)
• One year of 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

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.