Mental Health Therapist (Full Time, Days)

About the role

Connections Health Solutions is a leading provider of immediate-access behavioral health crisis care. Founded by emergency room psychiatrists, our model is physician-led and data-driven. We are on a mission to change the face of behavioral health and are seeking a Mental Health Therapist to provide services including individual therapy, group counseling, life skills sessions, clinical interventions, crisis management, family therapy, and case management support.

What You'll Do

• Conduct thorough, accurate, clinically sound Psychosocial Assessments with individuals in a timely manner
• Maintain clinic records, including documentation of activities performed as part of the service delivery process
• Obtain signatures from individuals regarding treatment as necessary
• Provide internal education regarding DBT, trauma-informed care, harm reduction, and service plan documentation
• Prepare clinical reports and individualized service plans utilizing agency electronic clinical documentation software
• Ensure documentation complies with best clinical practices, contracts, regulatory, and other legal requirements
• Conduct brief intervention, individual, family, and group counseling within scope of practice
• Participate in redirecting individual behavior while maintaining a safe milieu when necessary
• Document all services and individual activities appropriately
• Arrange for referral and placement of individuals in other community substance abuse programs, housing, or employment opportunities
• Provide case management services to promote recovery and community reintegration
• Conduct crisis interventions and follow up as necessary
• Follow up with appropriate leadership regarding all cases on a weekly basis
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Master's degree in social work, counseling, or related field
• Current and unrestricted license as a Licensed Mental Health Professional in State of Washington (LMHP-RP, LMHP-S, LMHC, LMFT, LICSW, LCSW, LPC, etc.)
• 3 years of experience in mental health, substance abuse treatment, or relevant work
• Knowledge of principles of recovery, family of origin/intergenerational issues, and co-occurring psychiatric disorders
• Knowledge and experience working with special populations (individuals identified as having serious mental illness, substance abuse diagnoses, brain injuries, and those over 60 years of age)
• Must be able to perform Safe Clinch patient restraint techniques
• Must be fully vaccinated (or otherwise exempt pursuant to the Company's exemption process) prior to start date as a condition of employment
• Complete all credentialing requirements within the required time period, including but not limited to obtaining a National Provider Identifier (NPI), Medallion enrollment, Medicare enrollment, and any other necessary credentials as required for the role

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of and with Washington State Department of Health regulations

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance including Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity (for full-time employees and their families)
• CHS pays for Basic Life, AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Life insurance option for employees and their families
• Health Savings Accounts with $1,000 to $2,000 employer contribution depending on plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care)
• 401k company match after 6 months (50% of deferrals up to 6% of compensation)
• Generous PTO starting at 160 hours accrued annually and 12 recognized company holidays
• Company-paid parental leave available to eligible employees
• Employee Assistance Program for all employees (Pool, Part-time, and Full-time) to help with confidential emotional support, work life solutions, financial solutions, legal assistance, or online support
• After 90 days, auto-enrollment in the 401k Plan

Pay

• Shift differentials: +$2/hr for Monday-Thursday Nights, +$3/hr for Friday-Sunday Nights, +$2/hr for Saturday-Sunday Days
• Kirkland, Washington Pay Range: $40.25 - $53.21 USD