Reports to: IOSS Manager
The IOSS Therapist provides trauma-informed mental health therapy to youth clients of SLMH’s Intensive Community Treatment Services (IOSS) program as well as providing crisis support and intake assessments. The IOSS Therapist is imbedded in the IOSS Treatment team and collaborates with team members on clinical details of treatment for the client and family/community systems.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide Mental Health Therapy to Clients
Build therapeutic relationships and provide individual therapy to youth clients of the SLMH’s IOSS program with emotional problems and/or psychiatric disabilities. Help these youth clients identify personal strengths and resources needed to acquire skills and supports while healing from past traumas and assist in developing and implementing culturally appropriate individualized and family plans in collaboration with other IOSS team members.Provide family support as necessary and appropriate, including providing support for parents and other caregivers of clients.Work with clients and IOSS Team members to provide therapy and support in the environment that provides the best opportunity for success. This may include conducting therapeutic sessions in the community or schools, over the phone, and/or conducting home visits as necessary and appropriate.Provide crisis service and assistance to other members of the IOSS team who are providing crisis support as needed during business hours.Conduct in-depth mental health assessments, intakes, and updates; develop individualized support plans; and document services as appropriate, both for assigned IOSS clients and for other IOSS clients as requested.Understand that many individuals have been traumatized and work to provide services from a culturally appropriate, respectful, trauma-informed perspective.Participate in the IOSS Treatment Team
Regularly attend IOSS team meetings, and collaborate with other IOSS team members to identify strategies to provide quality care to IOSS clients.Coordinate care with other members of the IOSS team, other providers, family members, courts, schools, etc. as required to assist the client in successfully meeting individual goals.Participate in Child and Family Team Meetings and work with adult care providers (parents, foster parents, teachers) when appropriate to assist with improving the family system.Coordinate with internal and external team members as necessary.Assess safety of self and others in community/home situations, respond to safety concerns, and coordinate with the team to ensure appropriate safety while seeing clients.Complete administrative and continuing education responsibilities
Schedule appointments with assigned clients, and coordinate and maintain appointment calendar.Complete all required paperwork, including notes on each session, individual client paperwork and annual assessments, in a timely manner.Meet requirements regarding productivity and dependability.Actively participate in both group and individual clinical supervision, as well as team and staff meetings.Engage in continuing education activities and trainings, maintain appropriate continuing education credits as required by board and licensure, and continually build therapeutic skillsParticipate in compliance and quality reviews as required.Positively represent SLMH in the community and with other service providers, and act as a liaison with other organizations or with internal committees/cross-departmental teams.Perform all duties in a respectful and responsible manner, with clients, their families and coworkers, and in a manner that meets all professional ethical standards.Additional duties as requested.Qualifications:
Education and Experience:
Master’s degree in the related fields of therapy to include social work, professional counseling, or couples and family therapy.LCSW, LPC, or LMFT preferred.Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
Skill in building therapeutic relationships with clients in individual, family, or group settings and provide therapy within scope of training.Ability to conduct DSM 5 diagnoses and mental status examinations.Knowledge of theoretical frameworks for psychotherapy, as well as case management and skills training techniques and resources.Ability to determine appropriate treatment modalities and level of care for each client, including identifying when to focus on solution-oriented symptom management and when to focus on addressing underlying causes as the path to symptom reduction. Ability to write and implement an integrated service plan.Skill in de-escalating stressful situations and providing appropriate support to clients in crisis.Ability to clear conceptualize a case, and clearly communicate that conceptualization to others.Knowledge of best practice suicide risk assessment and safety planning techniques, and ability to assess health and safety risks.Ability to conduct mental health assessments according to standards set in OregonAdministrative Rules including identifying precipitating events, gathering histories, and assessing relationships.
Strong oral communications skills, and ability to write in clear, clinically appropriate language.Ability to balance clinical, cultural, and ethical values, particularly as relates to client and staff needs.Ability to interact positively with people of all ages and cultural background.Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team environment.Sound computer skills.Working conditions and physical requirements:
This is a physically active role, located in partially an office environment and partially in many community locations, including client homes, and requires regular interaction and engagement with youth. The employee is regularly required to talk or hear, walk, stand, communicate through speech, and use tools or controls. Occasional need to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.Valid Driver’s License Required; travel between offices, client homes and community locations required multiple times per day and ability to respond to locations up to 50 miles a way in a timely fashion required. Read LessAdult Mental Health
Employment Specialist and Peer Support Specialist
(Certified Peer Support Specialist)
Assertive Community Treatment Services
South Lane Mental Health
Last reviewed: 07/08/2026
Starting Wage between: $20.35 & 22.92 hr. Based on years relevant of experience
About South Lane Mental Health
Located just south of Eugene Oregon in the beautiful and historic city of Cottage Grove, South Lane Mental Health is a non-profit community mental health agency guided by an enduring commitment to providing individualized mental health services with compassion and respect. South Lane Mental Health’s staff of nearly 100 provides a variety of therapeutic services to over 2,000 individuals annually in Cottage Grove and the surrounding community. Our employees have a wide range of backgrounds, educational attainment, and skill sets. We strive to create an agency community characterized by empowerment, compassion, and innovation.
Benefits of Working for South Lane Mental Health:
100% employer payment of health insurance premiums for the employee, plus 100% employer coverage of in-network copays and deductibles. 100% employer payment of dental and vision premiums. Possibility to earn up to 5 weeks Paid Time Off per year with full time employment.9 paid holidays per year. Up to12 weeks of paid family/medical leave through the Paid Leave Oregon program, plus paid bereavement and civic duty leave. Accessible Employee Assistant Program, including gym and wellness discounts and resources for legal and financial advice. Opportunities for pre-tax contributions to a403(b)-retirement account, and to acquire supplemental insurances(disability, life, etc.)Eligibility for state and federal student loan forgiveness/repayment programs. Flexible schedules. Exceptional culture where employees are supported, trusted ,and treated as adults.About the position
South Lane Mental Health is looking for a Certified Peer Support Specialist to provide wellness management and recovery strategies as well as supportive employment and education support as a member of our Assertive Community Treatment team. As a Peer you will support program participants to maintain health, wellness, and stability in the community. ACT team members provide direct support to approximately 40 individuals with severe and persistent mental illness living in the rural communities of south Lane County. Services are provided in the community, individual homes, and at our office location.
Position Duties Include:
Provides supportive employment and education, vocational assessment, job development, and job placement and support services for program participants. Provide coaching and consultation to clients to promote recovery and self-direction and facilitate wellness management and recovery strategies for program participants.Provide ADL (Actions of Daily Living)skills training and support to clients of the ACT program as directed by their primary therapist and as part of a collaborative plan developed by the ACT team.Directly support clients to navigate everyday challenges in the community and in their homes including providing transportation and assistance for shopping, doctor appointments, social outings and other activities as directed by collaborative plan developed by the ACT team.Conduct individual and group skills training and development sessions with clients of SLMH’s ACT Program. Understand and plan intervention strategies for a variety of individuals, utilizing knowledge of a variety of therapeutic models and theories from a harm reduction lens that meets the individual where they are at. Monitor individual progress and make changes to approach and best practice and evidence-based interventions based on individual’s response to treatment.Work collaboratively with the individual client and ACT team to develop a comprehensive treatment plan that addresses priority needs of the individual, desired treatment outcomes, an agreed upon plan of action, and reassessment.Understand that many clients have been traumatized and strive to constantly provide services from a respectful, trauma-informed perspective. Complete all required paperwork, including notes on each session, group and individual client paperwork, and assessments within the allotted time limit using our Electronic Health Records.Meet requirements regarding productivity and dependability.Coordinate with co-workers and treatment teams, including participating in complex case reviews as necessary and daily team meetings. Actively participate in clinical supervision ,team, and staff meetings.Engage in continuing education activities and training and continually building therapeutic skills. Participate in completeness and quality reviews as required. As required, positively represent SLMH in the community and with other service providers, and/or act as a liaison with other organizations or with internal committees/cross-departmental teams. Perform all duties in a respectful and responsible manner, both with clients and coworkers, and in a manner that meets all professional ethical standards.Position Requirements
Registered as a Peer on the Oregon State Peer Registry.Current Driver's License in the state of Oregon and Pass a Criminal Background CheckProffered, 1 to 2 years of active employment in mental health focusing on the SPMI population proffered.Proffered One or more years providing Supportive Employment Services.Competencies
Ability to effectively build therapeutic relationships with clients in treatment.Ability to respond calmly and professionally in high-stress situations and respond constructively to clients in a crisis.Ability to balance clinical, cultural, and ethical values, particularly as relates to client and staff needs.Strong written and oral communications skills.Ability to interact with people of all ages and cultural backgrounds.Ability to work independently and as part of a team.Sound computer skills.Essential Job Functions
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, move, talk, hear, and manipulate equipment, as well as lift and move objects, equipment, and supplies. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Lift up to 40-50 pounds may occasionally be required, depending on the specific style or type of care provided. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must travel using a personal vehicle to locations throughout the community, including client homes.
Equal Opportunity Statements
South Lane Mental Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
We encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and LGBTQIA+ community members. The strength of our organization lies in the diversity of our workforce and the perspectives our employees bring to their work at South Lane Mental Health.
Additional Information
This description is intended to provide a snapshot of the work performed and is not designed to contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required for the position.
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South Lane Mental Health – Recovery Center, Cottage Grove, Oregon Last Revised: April 8, 2026 Reports to: SUDs Program Manager Status: Full-time, Non-exempt Starting Wage Range: $20.00 – $22.52 per hour, depending on years of relevant experience
About Us
South Lane Mental Health is a rural nonprofit committed to providing trauma-informed, client-centered care to community members from childhood through adulthood, including those with severe and persistent mental illness. We serve a diverse population and collaborate across disciplines to ensure holistic, compassionate support. Our work culture mirrors our clinical values: collaborative, supportive, flexible, and rooted in respect of lived experience.
Position Summary
The Center for Recovery Services Coordinator provides day-to-day support for the office and administrative functions of the Recovery Program, including serving as the first point of contact for new clients with a primary diagnosis of substance use disorder, and provide direct client support including individual and group counseling, transportation support, and other planned interventions while delivering direct client services aligned with individualized treatment plans.
This is a full-time, non-exempt position with general office hours Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., including a 30-minute unpaid meal period, in accordance with Oregon labor law. Some duties require community-based work, including client transport and off-site service delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Administrative and Office Duties
Serve as a trauma‑informed, welcoming first point of contact for clients and visitors, including answering phones, greeting clients, checking clients in for appointments, and maintaining an inclusive, respectful environment.Verify, update, and maintain accurate client demographic, insurance, and payment information in the electronic medical record (EMR).Educate clients about payment options for Recovery Services, including potential Oregon Health Plan (OHP) eligibility, and refer clients to the Outpatient Administrative Specialist for enrollment assistance as needed.Schedule and track client assessments and required updates; coordinate with clinical staff to support timely documentation and submission.Ensure clinical records, episodes, assignments, and closures are accurately entered in the EMR, including conducting periodic file health and completeness reviews.Maintain current Releases of Information and ensure compliance with documentation and reporting requirements, including MOTS and required status reports.Support team meetings by ensuring client updates and care coordination decisions are properly documented.Coordinate billing-related documentation and support timely submission to the SLMH billing department.Maintain office operations, including inventory and ordering of supplies, petty cash management, equipment upkeep, and ensuring shared spaces are safe, welcoming, and functional.Represent the Center for Recovery Services in interagency meetings and collaborative efforts as directed by SUDs program leadership.Peer Support and Direct Client Services
Provide initial brief screening assessments for new SUD clients.Deliver peer support, recovery coaching, and skills-based interventions that promote recovery, autonomy, and self-direction.Provide individual and group skills development sessions consistent with ethical scope and credentialing.Support clients in developing and practicing alternatives to substance use, in coordination with the client’s primary counselor and care team.Assist clients in navigating community-based needs, including providing transportation support as identified in treatment plans.Apply evidence-informed, harm reduction–oriented approaches tailored to each client’s goals, readiness, and lived experience.Monitor client progress, adjust interventions as appropriate, and contribute to collaborative treatment planning and reassessment.Participate in complex case reviews and coordinate care with multidisciplinary SUDs team members.Provide services consistently through a trauma‑informed, respectful, and culturally responsive lens.Act as a liaison with community partners and internal teams as assigned.Administrative, Ethical, and Professional Standards
Maintain strict confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2.Complete all required documentation, including progress notes, group notes, and assessments, accurately and within required timelines.Meet productivity, attendance, and dependability expectations as outlined by the SUDs Program Manager.Participate in supervision, staff meetings, training, and quality assurance activities.Engage in continuing education and ongoing professional development.Positively represent South Lane Mental Health in the community and with partner organizations.Perform all duties ethically, professionally, and in alignment with agency values and policies.Qualifications
Education & Experience
Oregon-registered Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) or Certified Recovery Mentor (CRM) required.Bachelor’s degree in social services, behavioral health, or a related field OR a minimum of three (3) years of professional experience in mental health or substance use disorder services.Valid Oregon driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and ability to pass a criminal background check, as required by law.Skills & Competencies
Working knowledge of substance use assessment, treatment, and service terminology.Ability to establish and maintain effective, therapeutic relationships.Capacity to remain calm, professional, and supportive in high-stress or crisis situations.Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, including accurate data entry and record management.Familiarity with healthcare privacy requirements and documentation standards.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.Proficiency with computers and electronic health record systems.Cultural humility and ability to work effectively with individuals of diverse backgrounds and identities.Working Conditions & Physical Requirements
This position is based primarily in an office environment but includes regular community-based work, including client homes and partner locations.Requires frequent interaction with clients in person and by phone.Physical requirements include standing, walking, talking, hearing, driving, and using standard office equipment.May require occasional lifting or carrying of up to 25 pounds.Regular local travel between sites and into the community is an essential function of this role.Equal Employment Opportunity
South Lane Mental Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any kind in accordance with federal, Oregon state, and local law. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
We strongly encourage applications from individuals from historically underrepresented communities, including people of color, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. We believe our strength lies in the diversity of our workforce and the lived experiences our employees bring to their work.
Additional Information
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications required. Duties may evolve to meet program and organizational needs.
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Community Based Treatment
South Lane Mental Health
Last revised: 4/8/25
Annual Full-Time Salary: $63,000 – $76,796 Depending on years of experience.
About South Lane Mental Health
Located just south of Eugene Oregon in the beautiful and historic city of Cottage Grove, South Lane Mental Health is a non-profit community mental health agency guided by an enduring commitment to providing individualized mental & behavioral health services with compassion and respect. South Lane Mental Health’s staff of nearly 100 provides a variety of therapeutic services to over 2,000 individuals annually in Cottage Grove and the surrounding community. Our employees have a wide range of backgrounds, educational attainment, and skill sets. We strive to create an agency community characterized by empowerment, compassion, and innovation.
Cottage Grove https://www.cottagegroveor.gov/
Benefits of Working for South Lane Mental Health:
100% employer payment of health insurance premiums for the employee, plus 100% employer coverage of in-network copays and deductibles. 100% employer payment of dental and vision premiums. Possibility to earn up to 5 weeks Paid Time Off per year with full time employment. 9 paid holidays per year. Up to 12 weeks of paid family/medical leave through the Paid Leave Oregon program, plus paid bereavement, and civic duty leave. Accessible Employee Assistant Program, including gym and wellness discounts and resources for legal and financial advice. Opportunities for pre-tax contributions to a 403(b)-retirement account, and to acquire supplemental insurances (disability, life, etc.) Possible Eligibility for state and federal student loan forgiveness/repayment programs. Exceptional culture where employees are supported, trusted, and treated as adults.About the position
Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) is an Evidence-Based Practice designed to provide comprehensive treatment and support services to individuals who are diagnosed with serious and persistent mental illness (SPMI). All ACT services are provided by a multidisciplinary team and are designed to be provided in the most integrated setting possible to maximize independence and community integration. ACT Therapists/Social Workers are Masters level Qualified Mental Health professionals (QMHP) who provide direct support to program participants living in rural Cottage Grove and South Lane County. Therapist/Social Workers help ACT participants develop and implement individual plans to overcome barriers and to work through challenges they face in everyday life while also supporting participants to focus on long-term treatment goals for stability and well-being.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Provide therapeutic support to participants of the ACT Team
Build therapeutic relationships with ACT program participants and provide individual therapy and case management services to individuals with severe and persistent mental illness living in the community. Help to identify personal strengths and resources needed to acquire skills and support while healing from past traumas and assist in developing and implementing culturally appropriate individualized plans in collaboration with other ACT team members. As a member of the multi-disciplinary ACT treatment team, assist program participants with identifying symptoms, goals, and methods for achieving goals.Work with participants and team members to provide therapy and support in the environment that provides the best opportunity for success, including conducting therapeutic sessions in the participants home, in the community, over the phone, or in the office.Provide therapeutic support for program participants in the community as they conduct daily living tasks, such as shopping, maintaining a household, or attending medical appointments.Assist participants with navigating challenging situations such as relocations.Provide crisis support and de-escalation as required.Deliver and distribute medications to homes, or at the office as indicated in the individual treatment plan.Conduct in-depth mental health assessments, intakes, and updates for ACT participants and develop individualized support plans, and document services as appropriate. Provide skills and support for individuals natural support network—family, landlords, employers, friends, etc.Understand that it is likely that all our participants have been traumatized and strive to constantly provide services from a respectful, trauma-informed perspective.
Participate in the ACT Treatment Team
Regularly attend ACT team meetings and collaborate with other ACT team members to identify strategies to provide quality care to ACT participants.Coordinate care with other members of the ACT team, other providers, families, courts, schools, etc. to help participants succeed in meeting individual goals.Develop mental health assessments and individualized support plans.Possibility of carrying a crisis phone on rotation with other team membersPossibility to work a weekend and holiday with pay differential and holiday bonus pay40 hours per week, 4- or 5-day work week, and may include up to one weekend day
Complete administrative and continuing education responsibilities
Complete all required paperwork in a timely manner. Meet requirements regarding productivity and dependability. Coordinate with co-workers and treatment teams, including participating in complex case reviews or family systems reviews, as necessary. Actively participate in clinical supervision and staff meetings. Engage in continuing education activities and training and maintain appropriate continuing education credits as required by board and licensure, as well as continually building therapeutic skills. Participate in completeness and quality reviews as required. As required, positively represent SLMH in the community and with other service providers, and/or act as a liaison with other organizations or with internal committees/cross-departmental teams. Perform all duties in a respectful and responsible manner, both with program participants and coworkers, and in a manner that meets all professional ethical standards. Additional duties as requested.Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Master’s degree in the related fields of therapy to include social work, professional counseling, or couples and family therapy.The ability to be credentialled as A QMHP through MHACBO in the state of Oregon. Experience Working directly with SPMI, Severe and Persistent Mental Illness proffered.Skills and Knowledge:
Conduct individual Case Management Provide individual and group therapy.Ability to respond calmly and professionally in high-stress situations and respond constructively to program participants in a mental health crisis.Complete DSM 5 diagnosis. Conducting best practice suicide risk assessments and safety planning.Write and supervise the implementation of an intensive service plan.Ability to conduct in depth mental health assessments according to standards set in Oregon Administrative Rules including identifying precipitating events, gathering histories of mental and physical health, alcohol and drug use, past mental health services and criminal justice contacts, assessing family, cultural, social, and work relationships, and conducting a mental status examination.Passion and/or Experience working with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness. Ability to balance clinical, cultural, and ethical values, particularly as relates to program participant and staff needs. Strong written and oral communications skills. Ability to interact with people of all ages and cultural backgrounds. Be familiar with relevant fidelity requirements and complete responsibilities in a way that comports with them.Ability to work independently and as part of a team Sound computer skills.Essential Job Functions
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, move, talk, hear, and manipulate equipment, as well as lift and move objects, equipment, and supplies. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Lift up to 40-50 pounds may occasionally be required, depending on the specific style or type of care provided. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must travel using a personal vehicle to locations throughout the community, including individual's homes.
The employee works in well-lit, clean environments. The noise level in the work environment is quiet to moderate. May work evenings or weekends. The employee may occasionally work with angry or hostile program participants or members of the public, work with toxic substances and biohazards, and be exposed to infectious illnesses.
Equal Opportunity Statements
South Lane Mental Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
We encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and LGBTQIA+ community members. The strength of our organization lies in the diversity of our workforce and the perspectives our employees bring to their work at South Lane Mental Health.
Additional Information
This description is intended to provide a snapshot of the work performed and is not designed to contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required for the position.
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