Job Description

Therapist - $3000 hiring bonus available.

General Summary of Duties: The Therapist functions as a member of a multidisciplinary team while demonstrating the clinical skill and experience to plan, develop, coordinate, and provide treatment, rehabilitation, and support services to program clients. A Therapist also provides education, consultation to families, and crisis intervention services to clients assigned to the team.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Major Responsibilities/Tasks:

• Provide effective and efficient clinical services, using best practice standards, including evidence based treatment models to eligible children and families in the community. CANS certification required within two months of hire.
• Complete and maintain all required appropriate clinical and administrative records in a timely manner, using Collaborative Documentation when appropriate. Documentation includes but not limited to progress notes, crisis plans, progress and treatment plans.
• Provide outreach services to clients and their parents/guardians. Participate in team meetings in home, community, and office.
• Collaborate with schools, social service agencies and other providers to ensure continuity and quality of care. Build teams utilizing natural supports to support the families in WISe.
• Educate and support clients families and advocate for clients rights and preferences. Consult with families and community agencies such as DSHS, court systems, housing authorities, etc., to maintain coordination in the treatment process.
• Assist and support clients in finding and effectively using a primary care physician and a dentist and develop health self-management skills. Work with the team to coordinate psychiatric care with medical care.
• Provide crisis intervention counseling and coordinate with Designated Crisis Responders/crisis services when appropriate.
• Participate in daily staff organizational meetings and treatment planning review meetings.
• Participate in providing information to clients on substance use issues such as the effect of mental and physical health and daily functioning. Coordinate treatment with internal and external substance use treatment providers.
• Assist clients with gaining resources and education to support their autonomy and basic needs.
• Monitor assigned clients for LRA compliance. Facilitate LRA extensions with the CRT and all court-involved personnel to insure LRA's are continued uninterrupted, as appropriate. Assist CRT in determining when revocation is appropriate.
• In addition to the above, any other responsibilities appropriate to the position and not specifically listed in the job description.

Our recruitment processes are designed to prevent discrimination against our people regardless of gender identity or orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any aspect which makes someone unique.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive and generous health, dental and vision benefits
• Up to 19+ days of PTO and 8 paid holidays your first year
• An incredible team approach that is dynamic and collaborative
• Loan Forgiveness, training, and extensive education available
• Multiple locations and opportunities close to home
• Advancement opportunities available within the agency
• Free Employee Assistance Program and parking
• Full Time, Part Time and PRN positions along with flexible hours for professional advancement

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

EDUCATION: Masters Degree in Psychology, social services, or behavioral health.

EXPERIENCE: Experienced (minimum 2 years of job-related experience)

Possess and maintain a valid driver's license with an acceptable motor vehicle report and reliable, insured transportation

LICENSURE: Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration.

Preferred Qualifications:

EXPERIENCE: Experience in co-occurring disorders treatment, individual and group therapy, vocational services, or substance abuse treatment.

Capacity to work well with children and families.

LICENSURE: Child Mental Health Specialist and Washington License (LICSW, LMFT or LMHC) more