Lifeline Connections
Mental Health Professional - PACT
Lifeline Connections, Vancouver, Washington, United States, 98662
Lifeline Connections
is a community-based behavioral health organization that specializes in providing confidential and compassionate care to individuals who experience substance use and/or mental health conditions.
Our Vision
- As the premier provider of substance use and mental health services in the Pacific Northwest, we are respected and the most trusted resource for behavioral health treatment and whole-person care. We provide a comprehensive continuum of coordinated quality services, foster enduring relationships, and empower our communities to truly thrive.
Our Mission
- Through superior customer service, high quality programs, and well-trained and dedicated staff, we inspire hope and support lifesaving changes for people affected by substance use and mental health conditions.
MAJOR DUTIES:
MHP works under the supervision of the Program Director or clinical supervisor if applicable. This position provides clinical mental health services to agency patients. In fulfilling these duties, the incumbent performs the following duties independently:
Provide service coordination (case management) for an assigned group of clients including coordinating and monitoring the activities of the individual treatment team; assume primary responsibility for developing, writing, implementing, evaluating and revising overall treatment goals and plans in collaboration with the client and the ITT; provide individual supportive therapy, psychotherapy, and symptom management, ensuring immediate changes are made in the treatment plans as clients' needs change; educate and support clients' families, and advocate for clients' rights and preferences. Acts as liaison and consult with community agencies and families to maintain coordination in the treatment process. Provide on-call crisis intervention covering nighttime hours and serve as a backup to evening and weekend staff. Provide treatment, rehabilitation, and support services, with some interventions directed or performed by staff with specialty training and skills (e.g., vocational specialists). Coordinate with outside inpatient services to detoxify clients and establish linkage to outpatient treatment, self-help programs (e.g., Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous), outpatient services, and residential facilities. Provide individual vocational-supportive counseling to enable clients to identify vocational strengths and problems, establish vocational or career goals and plans to reach them, and recognize and target symptoms of mental illness that interfere with work. Plan and provide work-related supportive services, such as assistance with grooming and personal hygiene, securing of appropriate clothing, wake-up calls, and transportation and personal hygiene and grooms takes. Assist with job-seeking skills, benefits counseling, with helping clients find and maintain a safe and affordable place to live, with providing nutrition education and meal planning, with supporting clients to perform household activities, teach money management skills, assist with clients to perform household activities, with accessing reliable transportation, with medical appointments. Provide side-by-side support and coaching to help clients socialize Organize and lead individual and group social and recreational activities to structure clients' time, increase social experiences, and provide opportunities to practice social skills and receive feedback and support. Provide practical help and supports, advocacy, coordination, side-by-side individualized support, problem solving, direct assistance, training, and supervision to help clients obtain the necessities of daily living including medical and dental health care; legal and advocacy services; financial support such as entitlements (e.g., SSI, SSDI, and veterans' benefits) or housing subsidies (e.g., HUD Section 8); supported housing (e.g., adult foster care, paid roommates, meals brought in for those who need it); money management services (e.g., payee ships); and transportation. Represent the Agency in the community at various meetings and clinical reviews with the approval of the supervisor. 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; to be eligible for the position you must have an active WA license. The following qualifies for this position.
Licensure Requirements:
MFT or MFTA LICSW or LSWAIC LMHC or LMHCA Credential Agency Affiliate Counselor (CAAC) Licensed Agency Affiliate Counselor (LAAC)
It must be pending at time of hire, and active within 90 days of hire
Meet the requirements of a mental health professional as defined in WAC 246-341 Have at least 1 year of experience working with adults or children/youth experiencing behavioral health conditions. Familiarity with Washington State regulations related to the provision of mental health services (RCW 71.05) and chemical dependency services (WAC 246-341) required. Current unencumbered driver license and proof of current car insurance Good verbal and written communication skills. Great attendance; and Ability to work well with others.
GUIDELINES
This position requires that the incumbent meet all educational and supervised postgraduate experience requirements for a Mental Health Professional as defined in WAC 246-341.
COMPLEXITY
The incumbent provides individual therapy, group therapy, case management and diagnostic services to patients who differ widely in age and socioeconomic status and who may possess a variety of chronic and serious social, behavioral and psychological problems. Strong clinical skills, sound judgment, and creativity are required to help implement and deliver treatment services that will meet the complex needs of the clients.
PERSONAL CONTACTS
Contacts are with members of the treatment team, patients, significant others of the consumers, representatives of various community agencies specializing in the treatment of behavioral health conditions, and related community representatives including hospital personnel, lawyers, probation officers, and other court officials. All personal contacts are carried out in accordance with federal and state laws dealing with the confidentiality of client records.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the essential functions of the job, the employee is regularly required to sit, speak clearly, hear and use hands and fingers to manipulate writing utensils and keys on a keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands or arms, stoop, kneel, crouch or lift and/or move maximum of 15 lbs. The employee may be required to effectively operate an automobile on a regular basis. See specific program for any expectations.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Working hours are spent indoors in offices or meeting rooms or in the community meeting with consumers in their homes or health clinics. Occasional supervision of outdoor activities, visits to community agencies, and participation in staff retreats and staff development activities may be required.
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:
Program Director
Salary: $26.31 - 36.23/hr DOE
Application Process: To apply electronically for this position, please click "Apply Now" or visit our ADP career center. For more information on this and other positions, please visit our website at www.lifelineconnections.org
The Benefits:
Lifeline Connections strives to be your employer of choice by offering our regular/full-time employees a generous benefits package. Our plans cover 85% of medical, dental, and vision costs at the employee level and 75% for all dependent plans. The majority of out-of-pocket costs (i.e. co-pays, prescriptions, and deductibles) under our medical plans are also covered. We also offer other benefits, such as: employer paid Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, and supplemental coverage.
Our full-time employees and some part-time employees also qualify for our 401(K) plan that matches dollar for dollar up to 5%. On top of all that, our full-time employees receive approximately 4 weeks of paid time off during their first year of employment (accrual rates increase with years of service), as well as 1 personal holiday and 12 paid holidays per year!
There are many other supplemental benefits we are glad to offer such as tuition reimbursement and discounted cellular service amongst others.
Send us your resume and let's talk about you joining our team!
is a community-based behavioral health organization that specializes in providing confidential and compassionate care to individuals who experience substance use and/or mental health conditions.
Our Vision
- As the premier provider of substance use and mental health services in the Pacific Northwest, we are respected and the most trusted resource for behavioral health treatment and whole-person care. We provide a comprehensive continuum of coordinated quality services, foster enduring relationships, and empower our communities to truly thrive.
Our Mission
- Through superior customer service, high quality programs, and well-trained and dedicated staff, we inspire hope and support lifesaving changes for people affected by substance use and mental health conditions.
MAJOR DUTIES:
MHP works under the supervision of the Program Director or clinical supervisor if applicable. This position provides clinical mental health services to agency patients. In fulfilling these duties, the incumbent performs the following duties independently:
Provide service coordination (case management) for an assigned group of clients including coordinating and monitoring the activities of the individual treatment team; assume primary responsibility for developing, writing, implementing, evaluating and revising overall treatment goals and plans in collaboration with the client and the ITT; provide individual supportive therapy, psychotherapy, and symptom management, ensuring immediate changes are made in the treatment plans as clients' needs change; educate and support clients' families, and advocate for clients' rights and preferences. Acts as liaison and consult with community agencies and families to maintain coordination in the treatment process. Provide on-call crisis intervention covering nighttime hours and serve as a backup to evening and weekend staff. Provide treatment, rehabilitation, and support services, with some interventions directed or performed by staff with specialty training and skills (e.g., vocational specialists). Coordinate with outside inpatient services to detoxify clients and establish linkage to outpatient treatment, self-help programs (e.g., Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous), outpatient services, and residential facilities. Provide individual vocational-supportive counseling to enable clients to identify vocational strengths and problems, establish vocational or career goals and plans to reach them, and recognize and target symptoms of mental illness that interfere with work. Plan and provide work-related supportive services, such as assistance with grooming and personal hygiene, securing of appropriate clothing, wake-up calls, and transportation and personal hygiene and grooms takes. Assist with job-seeking skills, benefits counseling, with helping clients find and maintain a safe and affordable place to live, with providing nutrition education and meal planning, with supporting clients to perform household activities, teach money management skills, assist with clients to perform household activities, with accessing reliable transportation, with medical appointments. Provide side-by-side support and coaching to help clients socialize Organize and lead individual and group social and recreational activities to structure clients' time, increase social experiences, and provide opportunities to practice social skills and receive feedback and support. Provide practical help and supports, advocacy, coordination, side-by-side individualized support, problem solving, direct assistance, training, and supervision to help clients obtain the necessities of daily living including medical and dental health care; legal and advocacy services; financial support such as entitlements (e.g., SSI, SSDI, and veterans' benefits) or housing subsidies (e.g., HUD Section 8); supported housing (e.g., adult foster care, paid roommates, meals brought in for those who need it); money management services (e.g., payee ships); and transportation. Represent the Agency in the community at various meetings and clinical reviews with the approval of the supervisor. 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; to be eligible for the position you must have an active WA license. The following qualifies for this position.
Licensure Requirements:
MFT or MFTA LICSW or LSWAIC LMHC or LMHCA Credential Agency Affiliate Counselor (CAAC) Licensed Agency Affiliate Counselor (LAAC)
It must be pending at time of hire, and active within 90 days of hire
Meet the requirements of a mental health professional as defined in WAC 246-341 Have at least 1 year of experience working with adults or children/youth experiencing behavioral health conditions. Familiarity with Washington State regulations related to the provision of mental health services (RCW 71.05) and chemical dependency services (WAC 246-341) required. Current unencumbered driver license and proof of current car insurance Good verbal and written communication skills. Great attendance; and Ability to work well with others.
GUIDELINES
This position requires that the incumbent meet all educational and supervised postgraduate experience requirements for a Mental Health Professional as defined in WAC 246-341.
COMPLEXITY
The incumbent provides individual therapy, group therapy, case management and diagnostic services to patients who differ widely in age and socioeconomic status and who may possess a variety of chronic and serious social, behavioral and psychological problems. Strong clinical skills, sound judgment, and creativity are required to help implement and deliver treatment services that will meet the complex needs of the clients.
PERSONAL CONTACTS
Contacts are with members of the treatment team, patients, significant others of the consumers, representatives of various community agencies specializing in the treatment of behavioral health conditions, and related community representatives including hospital personnel, lawyers, probation officers, and other court officials. All personal contacts are carried out in accordance with federal and state laws dealing with the confidentiality of client records.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the essential functions of the job, the employee is regularly required to sit, speak clearly, hear and use hands and fingers to manipulate writing utensils and keys on a keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands or arms, stoop, kneel, crouch or lift and/or move maximum of 15 lbs. The employee may be required to effectively operate an automobile on a regular basis. See specific program for any expectations.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Working hours are spent indoors in offices or meeting rooms or in the community meeting with consumers in their homes or health clinics. Occasional supervision of outdoor activities, visits to community agencies, and participation in staff retreats and staff development activities may be required.
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:
Program Director
Salary: $26.31 - 36.23/hr DOE
Application Process: To apply electronically for this position, please click "Apply Now" or visit our ADP career center. For more information on this and other positions, please visit our website at www.lifelineconnections.org
The Benefits:
Lifeline Connections strives to be your employer of choice by offering our regular/full-time employees a generous benefits package. Our plans cover 85% of medical, dental, and vision costs at the employee level and 75% for all dependent plans. The majority of out-of-pocket costs (i.e. co-pays, prescriptions, and deductibles) under our medical plans are also covered. We also offer other benefits, such as: employer paid Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, and supplemental coverage.
Our full-time employees and some part-time employees also qualify for our 401(K) plan that matches dollar for dollar up to 5%. On top of all that, our full-time employees receive approximately 4 weeks of paid time off during their first year of employment (accrual rates increase with years of service), as well as 1 personal holiday and 12 paid holidays per year!
There are many other supplemental benefits we are glad to offer such as tuition reimbursement and discounted cellular service amongst others.
Send us your resume and let's talk about you joining our team!