Mental Health Counselor Bachelors at Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center in Oregon City, OR.

Various Shifts and Schedules Available

Full-Time/Variable Shift

Per Diem/Day Shift

$5000 Sign-on Bonus for external eligible candidates who meet all conditions for payment – this is in addition to the fantastic benefits and compensation package offered by Providence that begin on your first day of employment. Per Diem not eligible. 

The Specialist-Mental Health (MHS) works with other members of inpatient unit staff to provide patient care in a variety of job duties, and under the direct supervision of the RN, or the Mental Health Professional Therapist, or the inpatient unit Manager or Director.

Provides hospital level and focused patient care, support, and milieu management for patients with behavioral health conditions and illness. Under the direction of an RN or other designated clinical staff, observes and reports on patient conditions. Responsible for and/or supports the daily and various therapeutic activities care of the patients. Collaborates with the multi-disciplinary treatment team in the initial developing and modification of treatment care plans both during the admission process, and during the in-patient hospitalization.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Social Science fields (Social Work, Sociology, Psychology or other related field). Or currently enrolled or holds a Masters degree in the following fields (Social Work, Sociology, Psychology). Two (2) years in an acute or residential inpatient psychiatric facility, or alternative behavioral school in a similar role. Applicable internship or practicum experience may be applied towards required years of experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in a child or adolescent psychiatric environment. Adult inpatient psych unit: Experience in an adult psychiatric environment.

Why Join Providence?  

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

Accepting a new position at another facility that is part of the Providence family of organizations may change your current benefits. Changes in benefits, including paid time-off, happen for various reasons. These reasons can include changes of Legal Employer, FTE, Union, location, time-off plan policies, availability of health and welfare benefit plan offerings, and other various reasons.