Mental Health Therapist 2 - Oregon State Hospital, Salem Campus

This Mental Health Therapy position at State of Oregon is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

State of Oregon lists compensation for this psychologist position at $59k to $75k annually.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position is based in Salem, Oregon.

Key skills and qualifications: Case management, Behavioral therapy, Milieu management, Leadership, Crisis management, Computer skills, Addiction treatment, Patient care. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Mental Health Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: Provide primary case management for patients with mental, emotional, or behavioral impairments while designing and teaching treatment specialty classes. Contribute to the general therapeutic atmosphere of the unit and provide necessary security and escort services for patients.

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Coverage, Deferred Compensation, FSA Options, Paid Time Off. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.