SERVING THE COLUMBIA RIVER INTER-TRIBAL POLICE AND THE FOUR TRIBES THEY SERVE: UMITILLA, WARM SPRINGS, YAKAMA, NEZ PERCE. IN ADDITION TO SERVING HOOD RIVER, WASCO, GILLIAM, WHEELER, AND KLICKITAT COUNTIES
Employment
Qualified Mental Health Provider
The Mental health Provider position will provide comprehensive, compassionate, evidence-based trauma-focused mental health and substance use services to children and adolescent in an age and developmentally appropriate manner; Foster resilience, promote healing, and enhance overall health of our young patients to address their unique needs with the goal of maximizing individual and family functioning; Participate in and/or lead group sessions. Openings include part-time and full-time benefited positions, as well as flexible contracted positions. About Us: SafeSpace Children's Advocacy Center is a front-line responder to reports of child sexual and physical abuse, witnessing violence, and other serious maltreatment of children in the Columbia River Gorge region. All our services are aimed at reducing and addressing trauma so children and families may begin their healing process. SafeSpace services are free of charge to every client. We are an interdisciplinary nonprofit organization coordinating efforts of child protection staff, law enforcement professionals, family advocates, medical experts, and mental health clinicians under one roof. Our staff facilitate interagency partners’ collaborative responses, conduct forensic interviews and medical assessments, provide child and family advocacy and crisis intervention services, and are now offering in-house integrated youth mental health and substance use disorder services. Visit our website at https://www.safespacecac.org/ Requirements: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Doctor of Psychology with Oregon licensure and/or individuals with master’s or higher degree working toward obtaining their Oregon licensure. Preferred Experiences & Skills: 2 years post degree clinical experience, particularly working with youth with a history of trauma Obtained or working towards becoming a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) Bilingual in English and Spanish Please send your cover letter and resume to mbyprogram@safespacecac.org
Administrative Assistant
The Administrative Assistant provides comprehensive administrative support at SafeSpace. This crucial role ensures smooth operations of the advocacy center, helping to facilitate communication between internal and external partners, scheduling of services, and supporting the team to deliver high-quality services to children and families. SafeSpace Children's Advocacy Center is a front-line responder to reports of child sexual and physical abuse, witnessing violence, and other serious maltreatment of children in the Columbia River Gorge region. We are an interdisciplinary nonprofit organization coordinating efforts of child protection staff, law enforcement professionals, family advocates, medical experts, and mental health clinicians under one roof. Our staff facilitate interagency partners’ collaborative responses, conduct forensic interviews and medical assessments, provide child and family advocacy and crisis intervention services, and are now offering in-house integrated youth mental services in our Mind Body Youth Program. We are seeking a new member to join our team for a part-time benefited position we anticipate has the capacity to grow into a full-time role if the applicant is seeking full-time status in the future. Please send your cover letter and resume to mbyprogram@safespacecac.org