Adult Outpatient Program Mental Health Therapist

JOB PURPOSE

Works as a part of the outpatient clinical team to provide effective behavioral health services, including diagnostic evaluation, evidence-based psychotherapy, treatment planning, and crisis intervention. The Mental Health Therapist ensures that services are provided in a manner that is timely, necessary, and congruent with the age, strengths, and cultural framework of the individual.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides an array of therapy services including individual and/or family and group psychotherapy if needed with emphasis on skill development to improve the functioning of client.
• Provides comprehensive bio-psycho-social clinical assessments to identify mental health diagnosis and medical necessity.
• Develops individualized treatment plans, documenting problems, needs, and measurable outcomes.
• Completes various documentation related to client's treatment in the agency's Electronic Health Record within the established time frames.
• Maintains familiarity with and handles client information in accordance with Federal Regulations (42 CFR, Part 2), the Revised Code of Washington (RCW 71.05.390 and RCW 71.24), and other applicable laws pertaining to confidentiality of client and staff information.
• Maintains physical security of confidential materials and assigned Agency property.

SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participates in peer reviews to ensure that services are provided in compliance with State, SBH-ASO, and other contractual arrangements.
• Participate in case reviews, staff meetings, and individual supervision as requested by Supervisor.
• Maintains cordial and effective working relationships with community and governmental agencies, other professionals, consumers, and their families.
• Maintains practice of consistently high standards of professional conduct in the performance of assigned duties and in interactions with clients, staff, and other community professionals.
• Maintains timely and accurate chart information, in compliance with Washington State Law and Agency's Quality Assurance guidelines.
• Maintains confidentiality of Agency and client information.
• Maintains professional competencies through a program of professional development and in-services training.
• Provides information and education in the community, representing self, and the Agency in a positive and professional manner.
• Performs other tasks assigned by Supervisor.

PAY AND BENEFITS

• Pay Range: $80,000 to $87,000 per year (DOE/DOQ)
• Benefits: Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, Vacation, Sick Leave, Float Days & Paid Holidays, 403(b) Retirement Plan, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs, LifeFlight Membership, Education Allowance