Mental Health Therapist

Are you an experienced therapist who enjoys working with a multidisciplinary team? Does your passion and background involve working with children and families? Do you want to provide support for an underserved population? Join Behavioral Health Services in Toppenish, WA as a Mental Health Therapist and be part of a healthcare organization that believes in making a difference beyond medical care.

About the Role

We've transformed into a leading community health center in the Pacific Northwest with 40+ clinics across Washington and Oregon. Our holistic model offers a wide range of services including medical, dental, pharmacy, orthodontia, nutritional counseling, autism screening, behavioral health, shelter assistance, energy and weatherization support, HIV/AIDS counseling, home visits, and mobile medical/dental clinics.

Pay

• Mental Health Worker III: $92,602.00 yearly compensation
  • Hiring Bonus: $6,000.00 (pro-rated based on Full Time Equivalency)
    • At Hire: $1,800.00
    • At 180 days (6 months): $2,400.00
    • At 12 months: $1,800.00
• Mental Health Worker IV: $102,500.00 yearly compensation
  • Hiring Bonus: $7,000.00 (pro-rated based on Full Time Equivalency)
    • At Hire: $2,100.00
    • At 180 days (6 months): $2,800.00
    • At 12 months: $2,100.00

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid health insurance, including medical, dental, vision, Rx, and 24/7 telemedicine
• Profit sharing & 403(b) retirement plan available
• Generous PTO and 8 paid holidays

Responsibilities

• Complete the Integrated Biopsychosocial Assessment and intake sessions with clients
• Formulate a mental health diagnosis using the current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders V (DSM V) standards
• Develop an initial treatment plan incorporating standard practice guidelines for each diagnosis
• Review and update the treatment plan with the client and others involved in the individual’s care as appropriate
• Measure change and adjust treatment as needed
• Document assessments and care provided in the client’s Electronic Health Record (EHR) and complete all documentation as required
• Complete encounters and associated documentation according to YVFWC requirements and coding and billing rules
• Respond to crisis situations with assigned individuals, assess urgency of needs, and help obtain appropriate services
• Assist individuals and families in obtaining additional mental health services and other social resources as needed
• Document all referrals made to YVFWC case manager or other resources
• Work with individuals to transition and maintain a presence in a community setting after psychiatric hospitalizations
• Present mental health findings in verbal or written format to appropriate professionals
• Provide case presentations for peer review
• Perform clinical responsibilities in alignment with The Joint Commission (TJC), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), and YVFWC requirements
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

We are looking for a licensed therapist with the following attributes:

• Direct experience treating children or adolescents
• Ability to engage with all levels of an interdisciplinary team
• Experience handling complex, multi-service treatment plans that may require expertise in evidence-based practices
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is strongly preferred but not required

Qualifications

Education: Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field.

Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 45 days of hire.

We will hire either Mental Health Worker III or Mental Health Worker IV, depending on qualifications:

Mental Health Worker III

• Preferred Experience:
  • Two years’ experience in the direct treatment of persons with mental illness or emotional disturbance under the supervision of a mental health professional
  • One year’s full-time experience in the treatment of children under the supervision of a children’s mental health specialist
• Licenses/Registration (must apply for within one week of hire if not current):
  • Licensed Social Worker Associate Advanced (LSWAA)
  • Licensed Social Worker Associate Independent Clinical (LSWAIC)
  • Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate (LMHCA)
  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate (LMFTA)
  • Agency Affiliated Counselor (can only be applied for and completed after hire)

Mental Health Worker IV

• Required Experience:
  • Two years’ post-graduate experience in the direct treatment of persons with mental illness or emotional disturbance
  • One year's full-time experience in the treatment of children is preferred
• Licenses/Certificates/Registration (must apply for within one week of hire if not current):
  • Licensed Advanced Social Worker (LASW)
  • Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)
  • Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)