Job description

Pay Range $55,735.88 - $66,514.75 a year

Who we are looking for: The ideal candidate will be mission driven with a desire to make a difference for people and communities served by LCS Northwest.
The role: The Mental Health Clinician provides mental health services, incorporating evidence-based practices that focus on the strengths of children and families served, maintains required records, and works effectively with community and agency staff. This position requires availability to work in the homes, community, and office setting depending on the needs of the program.
We offer a flexible 37.5 hour work week schedule that allows for a better work/life balance and are able to offer comprehensive training and supervision, help with licensure/certification, and career advancement.

ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Maintain a caseload of up to 25 families.
• Provide culturally mindful mental health treatment services to children, youth, and families experiencing mental health conditions.
• Conduct mental health screenings and assessments to determine treatment needs.
• Diagnose clients utilizing most current DSM format.
• Facilitate consumer participation in the development of treatment plans based on consumer strengths.
• Maintain timely case notes and records in alignment with the agency’s documentation standards.
• Apply evidenced-based practices in treatment.
• Collaborate with consumer supports, including family members, partner agencies, and others as indicated on an ongoing basis.
• Approach responsibilities with a high degree of flexibility, including the ability to shift quickly from various tasks based on the needs of the consumer and the schools served.
• Provide culturally appropriate, trauma-informed counseling to individuals, families, and groups.
• Participate in required supervision, staff, IEP, 504, and problem-solving team meetings, as well as professional development opportunities that may be located throughout the county.
• Model and encourage direct, professional communication among staff members.
• Demonstrate awareness and sensitivity in the delivery of client services as it relates to the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of the populations served.
• Stay up to date in knowledge and skills in the field.

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Ability to read, write and speak fluently in English are required; bilingual in English and Spanish a plus.
• Master’s degree granted by an accredited institution in Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, Social Work, Psychology, or closely related field is required.
• Successful completion of a background check through Washington State Patrol.
• Cannot be excluded from participation in any federal healthcare programs (Medicaid, Medicare, and other federally funded programs that provide health benefits).
• Previous experience conducting assessments, diagnosis, and treatment planning acquired through internship or employment is preferred
• Must not be prohibited from entering school grounds or classrooms for any reason.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• LCSW, LMFT, LPC, or MHP preferred; eligibility for licensure, or working toward licensure, Agency Affiliated.

Counselor Registration is required.
Counselor Registration is required.
Must have a current driver license, car insurance, and consistent access to a reliable vehicle.

BENEFITS: We offer a dynamic workplace culture with a robust and affordable benefits plan including: Medical, Dental, Vision and Pharmaceutical Coverage options, Health Savings Account / Flexible Savings Account options, Retirement Plan with a Company Match, Generous Paid Time-off, including Vacation, Sick, Paid Holidays and Floating Holidays, Employer-paid Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance and Employee Assistance Program, Staff eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness program as 501(c)3 employer.

LUTHERAN COMMUNITY SERVICES NORTHWEST IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND COMMITTED TO CULTURAL COMPETENCY.

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