Title: Intensive Outreach Therapist\n \nLocation: Bear Lodge - 3636 NE Broadway St., Portland, OR 97232\n \nSchedule: This is an in-person position, Monday through Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm. Occasional evenings and weekends required to meet program needs. \n \nWage Range: \n \nUnlicensed (QMHP): $35.60 \u2013 $41.90 hourly, Non-Exempt\n \nLicensed: $79,768.00 - $91,312.00 annual salary, Exempt\n \nIf you are a motivated and dedicated Intensive Outreach Therapist looking for an opportunity to contribute to an organization making a positive impact, we want to hear from you! \n \nAt NARA Northwest, you'll find a supportive work environment where every team member is valued and respected. Whether you're passionate about healthcare, behavioral health, education, or social services, there's a place for you to make a meaningful difference. \n \nCompany Mission:\n \nThe mission of NARA NW is to provide education, physical, mental health services, and substance abuse treatment that is culturally appropriate to American Indians, Alaska Natives, and anyone in need.\n \nAbout the Company:\n \nAt NARA NW, we deliver services and support to Native American and Alaska Native communities, helping individuals lead healthier, more fulfilling lives.\n \nWith over 450 employees across a variety of programs\u2014including medical and dental care, addiction treatment, housing assistance, and enrichment initiatives NARA NW offers numerous opportunities for growth and advancement, all while making a tangible, positive impact on the lives of others.\n \nPosition Overview:\n \nThe Intensive Outreach Therapist will provide outreach, intake and mental health assessment services, individual and group therapy for individuals primarily who are homeless or have previously been homeless. This position is to assist client in maintaining enough stability with their housing so they can then focus on higher levels within Maslow's hierarchy of needs including supported employment services. Hours of work are typically 8:30am to 5pm Monday through Friday with flexibility to meet program needs including evenings and weekends as needed. The position will be primarily in the community as outreach is required with some office hours required as well.\n \nWhat you will do:\n\n Provide intakes and mental health assessments for clients receiving supportive housing services at NARA NW.\n Provide individual and group therapy sessions.\n Support clients in moving towards employment services if appropriate.\n In collaboration with supportive housing staff, provide practical help and supports, mentoring, advocacy, coordination, side by side individualized support, problem solving, direct assistance and supervision to help clients obtain the necessities of daily living including medical and dental health care; legal and advocacy services; financial support such as entitlements (SSI, SSDI, veterans' benefits); housing subsidies; money-management services (e.g. payee services); and transportation.\n Serve as consultant and liaison with referral sources, other NARA NW staff, and treatment providers.\n Complete written diagnostic assessments and impressions, treatment plans, progress notes, discharge summaries and other documentation timely as required.\n Provide crisis intervention services as needed including referral and follow up.\n In collaboration with supportive housing staff, provide case management for clients including referrals, follow up, and outreach services as needed.\n\n