Mental Health Professional - $5,000 New Hire Bonus!

Major Duties

• Review Washington Administrative Codes (WACs) and Revised Codes (RCWs) and Federal regulations pertaining to behavioral health treatment to ensure compliance with these regulations in all clinical services.
• Work with the patient in the development of an individual services plan that is strength-based and meets their unique needs in compliance with WAC 246-341.
• Provide individual therapy, group therapy and case management services to patients assigned to them in accordance with the individual service plan and evaluation recommendations.
• Work as part of a treatment team. Assist in the daily clinical operations of the team by facilitating treatment planning meetings that continuously assess the status of patient.
• Conduct patient-centered comprehensive assessment of psychiatric history, mental status, diagnosis; physical health and dental health; use of drugs or alcohol; education and employment; social development and functioning; activities of daily living (e.g., self-care, living situation, nutrition, money management); and family structure and relationships.
• Maintain complete and up to date clinical files that document all services and contacts provided consistent with the requirements of WAC 246-341.
• Support and implement agency policies and procedures.
• Represent the Agency in the community at various meetings and clinical reviews with the approval of the supervisor. If applicable, be available on-call to ensure continuity of care for agency patients.
• Provide individual therapy, behavior support, group therapy, education and case management services to clients assigned to them in accordance with the individual service plan and evaluation recommendations.
• Provide ongoing assessment, problem solving, side-by-side services, skill training, supervision (e.g., prompts, assignments, monitoring, encouragement), and environmental adaptations to assist patients with activities of daily living.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• A master’s degree or further advanced degree in counseling or one of the social sciences from an accredited college or university required.
• Meet the requirements of a mental health professional as defined in WAC 246-341.
• Current CPR and First Aid and Food Handlers permit, or ability to obtain one within 90 days.
• Be willing to seek to understand each individual’s unique circumstances and personal preferences and goals and incorporate them into the crisis response to help individuals regain a sense of control.
• Understand and support the Living Room Model of service delivery specifically that MHPs are not the primary support in the CSC.
• Have a strong understanding of recovery and resilience, the value of partnerships and individual choice, and the balance between protection from harm and personal dignity.
• Interest or experience in working with individuals who are difficult to engage and maintain in traditional behavioral health programs.
• Subscribe to the philosophy of cooperation and continuity across programs and of consideration and respect for individuals.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals displaying a wide range of unpleasant and/or bizarre behaviors.
• Demonstrated knowledge regarding the management of challenging behaviors.
• Valid Washington State Driver’s License required including vehicle and appropriate vehicle.
• Great attendance.
• Familiarity with Washington State regulations related to the provision of behavioral health services (RCW 71.05).
• This position requires shift work and requires the ability to work within a flexible schedule including weekends and evenings.