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Ths Wa

Mental Health Clinician - Adult

Ths Wa, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127

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Description Since 1972, Therapeutic Health Services (THS) has provided evidence-based, culturally appropriate and compassionate behavioral health treatment, programs and services for children, youth, and families with substance use and mental health disorders. We are on the frontlines:

Fighting the region’s opioid epidemic

Providing behavioral health support for those experiencing homelessness

Lowering barriers to behavioral health for youth and adults who have had challenges accessing quality care

Specialists in serving the needs of the BIPOC and LGBTQIA communities

A family of caring and compassionate providers dedicated to serving the most vulnerable in our community

We are seeking a full time, dedicated

Mental Health Clinician

to provide out-patient mental health services to adults and families at our Kent location (just 30 minutes south of Seattle). The ideal candidate will deliver individual therapy, group therapy, brief intervention, and case management within the framework of the mental health recovery model. This role involves working as part of a multi-disciplinary team alongside substance use professionals and medical staff. The hours for this hybrid position are 8:00 am- 4:30 pm, Monday- Friday. The pay is $68,000 - $84,944 annually, depending on experience.

Responsibilities and Duties

Provides ongoing clinical services to participants enrolled in Mental Health programs, including individual therapy, group therapy, case management, ongoing evaluation, and care coordination.

Collaboratively develops and implements treatment plans and concurrent treatment plan reviews with enrolled participants.

Ensures prompt, accurate clinical documentation including screening, assessment, intake, treatment plans, treatment plan reviews, progress notes, letters, referrals, and discharge summaries of terminated participants.

Demonstrates competencies that reflect current standards of mental health professionals’ knowledge, skills, and attitudes of professional practice.

Maintains all participant files in a professional and efficient manner according to procedures outlined in the THS clinical manuals and consistent with applicable legal and accrediting standards.

Ensure compliance with agency productivity standards by overseeing client interviews/assessments, processing data accurately and promptly, completing notes in a timely manner, and submitting all required documentation according to agency protocols.

Provides advocacy, support services, information and referral, and wrap-around services in an out-patient setting.

Attends and participates in supervision with clinical supervisor(s).

Consult as needed with other THS providers on ongoing cases, screening, and treatment planning.

Assists in resolving participant’s issues, as they relate to multi-disciplinary treatment decisions. Follows through on clinical recommendations regarding participant treatment.

Attends training regularly to enhance competencies and clinical skills.

Serve as a representative of THS when engaging with community members and external organizations.

Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Ability to converse with and listen to people in many different settings

Ability to use a computer and telephone, as well as other standard office equipment

Frequently required to stand, walk, use fingers, hands, and arms

Ability to occasionally push, pull, lift, and/or carry supplies up to 25 pounds

Work takes place in a social services environment where long periods of sitting, working on a computer, navigating to various work areas, going up and down stairs or ramps, and standing may be required

Travel to program sites and meetings outside the site and around the county as necessary

Ability to work in an environment where there may be animals present, including dogs

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree in a social service field is required.

Must possess WA State DOH credential that permits mental health counseling and assessment.

Have a minimum of one year experience providing behavioral health services to individuals, groups, and/or families using a variety of therapeutic models.

Must be able to travel within the THS service area.

Demonstrated experience working with and maintaining positive relationships with a diverse group of participants, co-workers, and community service providers.

Experience in engaging and involving families in the treatment process is preferred.

Experience conducting multi-dimensional assessments and interventions with participants and their families, as well as other relevant systems impacting participant’s lives (e.g. family, peers, school, neighborhood and other community agencies).

Demonstrate cultural humility in clinical work and interactions with THS staff and external individuals and agencies.

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Strong problem-solving, interpersonal and organizational skills

Commitment to the company's values of Resilience, Equity, Safety, Respect, and Professionalism

Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing environments and manage multiple priorities effectively

Computer proficiency required.

In compliance with the ADA Amendment Act, should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources department. Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. THS will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship to THS would result.

Benefits

Employer paid medical/dental/vision insurance packages.

Employer paid life insurance

12 accrued vacation days for year one, up to 20 days in subsequent years

12 days sick leave accrual per year

Mental Health Day

1 Personal Day

12 Paid Holidays

Flexible Spending Plan

403(b) Retirement plan

Employee Assistance Program

Training Allowance/License Reimbursement

We are also a Second Chance Employer

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