Mental Health Counselor/Clinician II Edmonds, WA Compass Health is currently looking for a Mental Health Counselor for our Residential Treatment Facility (RTF) in Edmonds! What you will be performing The Clinician II provides supportive counseling, crisis intervention and case management services to residents. This position is responsible for assessing client functioning and needs, and partnering with the client and treatment team to develop an individually tailored care plan designed to promote recovery.
- Complies with all accurate and appropriate charting, coding, and billing procedures as required by the regulatory organizations.
- Documents delivery of services in the medical record. Completes all paperwork to agency standard and within required timelines.
- Completes client assessments in accordance with the DSM and other external and internal requirements, and as qualifications allow.
- Establishes a treatment plan and goals with client and Mental Health Technician and evaluates progress throughout treatment.
- Routinely assesses for risk issues including danger to self and others, and develops plans with client to mitigate those risks.
- Provides individual psychotherapy and other medically necessary behavioral health services to adults/older adults. Whenever possible, treatment approaches employing Evidence-Based Practices will be used.
- Provides group therapy including planning, implementing, and facilitating groups for identified clients.
- Monitors compliance with court orders as needed: delivers services as stated in the order, seeks extensions when indicated, and completes all required documentation.
- Works collaboratively and coordinates with psychiatric services, emergency services, other treatment team members, etc.
What you will bring with you
- MA/MS/MSW Degree in a Behavioral Science related field.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience with Evidence-Based Practices, or interest and ability to learn.
- Individuals who do not already hold a license or associate license through the Washington State Department of Health must submit Agency Affiliated Counselor application upon hire and be approved by the DOH.
- Current First Aid & CPR certification and Food Handlers permit, or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
- Valid Washington State Driver's License required including vehicle and appropriate insurance, if applicable.
What we offer
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance at NO COST to full time employees
- 16 days of vacation the first year
- 12 sick days including an additional wellness day
- 13 paid holidays - 11 traditional holidays, plus 2 you choose
- $300 in professional funds per year
- Up to 5 days paid education leave
- 403(b) retirement plan with up to 2% company match after the first year
- Automatic additional pay raises when you have your 1st and 3rd anniversary with Compass
- Mileage reimbursement
- Supervision hours towards licensure
- And much, much more!!!
This totals over 45 paid days off in your first year! Who we are
Compass Health is the region's largest private, non-profit organization providing mental health and chemical dependency services in Island, San Juan, Skagit, Snohomish, and Whatcom counties of Western Washington. We provide quality creative services to children, families, and adults in a variety of outpatient, residential and inpatient settings. We have been serving our clients and our communities for over 110 years, though our commitment to care doesn't stop with our clients as we take pride in offering our employees the opportunity to work in a culture that promotes learning, growth, and advancement. We maintain a focus on employee satisfaction and work/life balance, which includes competitive compensation and benefits programs. Please visit our website for more information: www.compasshealth.org. Compass Health promotes equal treatment and equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, marital status, sexual minority status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification POSITION SUMMARY: Job Title: Clinician II
Program: 350-52250
Location: Edmonds
Hours: 40 hours/week
Wage: $29.15-$43.60/hr DOE **Licensed wage scale - $30.93-$45.90hr DOE KEYWORDS: Mental Health Counselor, Mental Health Therapist, Child and Family Counselor, Child and Family Therapist, LMHC / LMHCA, LMFT / LMFTA, MSW / LICSW / LSWAIC, Social Worker / LICSW / LSWAIC Supervision, LMHC / LMHCA Supervision
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