Job Description
School Based Mental Health Therapist - Temporary is listed by Polk County (OR) in Dallas. Polk County's School Set Mental Health (SBMH) Scheme, a partnership with four area school districts, places therapists in elementary, middle, and high schools across rural Polk County.
As a School Located Mental Health Therapist, you’ll give a range of short-term, evidence-based offerings covering person and set skill-building, emotional back, crisis intervention, and suicide assessments. You’ll consult with families and school staff to link students and families to community tools.
Depending on school demands and your interests, you may also hand over classroom presentations on character education, anti-bullying, challenge solving, suicide prevention, or social skill development.
This temporary post is perfect for a licensed or license-eligible mental health professional who wants to make a direct bearing on student well-being in a school setting.
Salary & Compensation
Salary: $31.23 - $39.51 per hour.
Qualification
You must meet Oregon licensure conditions for a mental health therapist. Expertise in school-based or youth mental health settings is preferred.
- Master's degree in social function, counseling, psychology, or a related field.
- Present Oregon licensure as LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or eligible for licensure.
- Know-how providing person and cluster therapy to children and adolescents.
- Understanding of evidence-based practices for youth mental health.
- Aptitude to carry out crisis intervention and suicide threat assessments.
- Strong consultation and collaboration competencies with school workforce and families.
- Legitimate driver's license and capacity to travel between school sites.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Offer short-term person and set therapy to students in school settings.
- Run crisis intervention and suicide assessments as needed.
- Consult with families, teachers, and school administrators to support student win.
- Join students and families to community resources.
- Provide classroom presentations on mental health topics such as anti-bullying, issue solving, and social expertise.
- Uphold confidential student records and documentation in compliance with HIPAA and FERPA.
- Participate in group meetings and expert development activities.
Conditions & Requirements
- Must pass a criminal background review.
- Must have reliable transportation and sound Oregon driver's license.
- Ability to perform onsite in Dallas, OR school buildings.
- Temporary position: August 17, 2026 through mid-December 2026.
- May need occasional evening or weekend hours for school events.
How You Will Be Evaluated
- Online submission assess.
- Supplemental questionnaire assessment.
- Feasible phone or in-person meeting.
- Reference verifies.
- Background inspect clearance.
Required Documents
- Wrapped up online submission.
- Supplemental questionnaire responses.
- Resume (optional but recommended).
- Include letter (optional but recommended).
- Proof of licensure or eligibility.
Benefits
- Hourly settle span $31.23 - $39.51.
- Chance to operate in a collaborative school-based plan.
- Gain background in a original partnership between county and school districts.
- Function with a diverse student population.
How to Apply
- Go to the official submission portal for Polk County.
- Build an account or to your existing account.
- Finalize the online submission form with your personal, education, and perform history.
- Response all supplemental questions thoroughly.
- Attach any called for documents such as resume, span letter, or licensure proof.
Additional Information
- This is a limited-duration temporary role from August 17, 2026 through mid-December 2026.
- The SBMH Scheme serves students regardless of insurance or ability to cover.
- Team are placed in elementary, middle, and high schools throughout rural Polk County.
- The role is housed within the Family & Community Outreach Department.
- For questions, contact Polk County Human Assets.
About Company
Polk County is a nearby government entity serving the community in Oregon's Willamette Valley. The Family & Community Outreach Department oversees programs that support the well-being of residents, such as the School Set Mental Health Plan.
This role is piece of a collaborative attempt between the county and four area school districts to supply accessible mental health solutions to students in school settings. Polk County (OR) is named as the hiring organization for the School Based Mental Health Therapist - Temporary post.
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