School Based Mental Health Therapist (High School/Middle School)
Confidential
Posted: March 11, 2026
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Quick Summary
We are seeking a School Based Mental Health Therapist to provide therapy services to children and adolescents in a school setting, and to facilitate access to mental health services for students in the La Grande School Based Health Center and La Grande Middle School.
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Job Description
Center for Human Development, Inc. is seeking a full-time School Based Mental Health Therapist to provide therapy services within the school environment to children and adolescents suffering from emotional or mental disorders or facilitate these children receiving such services. This position will occasionally provide access or crisis coverage as needed and will provide services to La Grande School Based Health Center and La Grande Middle School.
The Requirements:
Master's degree in a social sciences field; state licensure or be willing to pursue licensure preferred
Two years of relevant mental health experience*
Meets requirements of a Qualified Mental Health Professional.
Certified as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor or must begin certification process upon hire.
Must possess a valid Oregon Driver’s license and be insurable for client service purposes, travel between business offices, and to attend required meetings and/or trainings.
Must pass all criminal history check requirements as required by ORS 181.536-181.537 and in accordance with OAR 407-007-0200-407-007-0370 and drug screening.
*If Master's degree has not been obtained, to be considered for this position you must be attending school and have at least 30 credits based on quarter completed, or 20 credits based on semester completed.
The Benefits:
Full-time position with attractive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D insurance, long-term disability insurance, excellent retirement benefit with generous contribution to 401k after orientation, Professional Development Plan, gym discounts, and more. Paid time off includes 1 day of sick time accrued each month, 1 day of vacation time accrued each month (increases with years of service), 10 paid holidays each year, and one month paid renewal leave every 7 years! Qualified as a NHSC loan repayment site.
The Area:
Tired of the rat race? La Grande, Oregon is a small town in Eastern Oregon that offers fresh air, a strong community presence, virtually no traffic, and lots of outdoor recreation in the surrounding Blue Mountains. Enjoy hiking, horseback and mountain bike trails, and ATV access at Mt. Emily Recreation Area, bird watching at Ladd Marsh, picnics along the Grande Ronde River, inland links style golf courses and more. Home of Eastern Oregon University.
To apply please visit our website https://www.chdinc.org/employment. Cover Letter REQUIRED with application.
If you need assistance please call 541-962-8881 or email [email protected] .
The Center for Human Development, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. We assure you that your opportunity for employment with CHD depends solely on your qualifications.