Youth Mental Health Therapist / Social Worker (QMHP or LCSW)

Travel Assignment | Housing Included | Wallowa County, OR

Are you a dedicated mental health professional looking for a meaningful adventure? Join our team for a 26 to 52-week travel assignment in the stunning "Swiss Alps of Oregon." We are seeking a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to provide vital support to K-12 students across Wallowa County. This unique role offers a mix of school-based intervention and community outpatient care, with fully provided housing to make your transition seamless.

? Compensation & Travel Perks

• Weekly Gross Pay: $1,500 – $1,600 (QMHP)
• LCSW Rate: Up to $1,700 weekly gross.
• Tax-Free Stipend: Includes $500/week non-taxed for Meals & Incidentals.
• Housing: Client-provided housing included at no cost to the provider.
• Contract: 26 – 52 weeks (Long-term stability).

? The Role & Schedule

You will serve as a primary mental health resource for students and families across the Enterprise, Wallowa, Joseph, and Troy School Districts.

• Shift: Monday – Friday | 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Five 8-hour shifts).
• School Days (Mon–Thu): Provide direct youth services on-campus at Enterprise, Wallowa, Joseph Charter, and Troy schools while they are in session.
• Outpatient/Community Care: When schools are not in session or as needed, you will provide outpatient services onsite or within the community to ensure continuous support for youth.

? Requirements

• Licensure: Must hold a valid Oregon (OR) State License.
• Certification: Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) or higher (LCSW).
• Experience: Previous experience working with children, adolescents, or within a school setting is highly preferred.
• Reliability: Ability to travel between various school sites in the district.

? Why Wallowa County?

This is more than just a job; it’s an opportunity to live in one of the most beautiful regions in the Pacific Northwest. Between your shifts, you can explore the Wallowa Mountains, enjoy the vibrant arts community in Joseph, and experience the pace of a tight-knit rural community where your work truly changes lives.

^*We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

^*This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.