Behavioral Health Clinician

Role Overview

• Behavioral Health Clinicians provide assessments and ongoing individual counseling for adults, including elders and people with disabilities, in-person in their homes or place of residence, as well as via telehealth.
• Services delivered are strengths-based and include, but are not limited to individual psychotherapy, treatment planning, identification and development of natural supports, advocacy, and collaboration with other supports.
• Clinicians maintain caseloads of approximately 20–25 clients and are expected to meet a minimum billing requirement of 55% of total work hours.
• In addition to weekly individual therapy sessions, clinicians participate in supervision, complete timely documentation, engage in ongoing training, and collaborate with other providers.
• Balancing these responsibilities requires strong organizational skills and thoughtful time management.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Behavioral or Health Sciences or related field.
• Two years of experience providing direct human services to clients, preferably in a community setting
• Demonstrated ability to assess client needs with consideration of the values of diverse groups: understand social and cultural contexts of the clients, understand the role of historical and personal trauma, community, family and personal experience in wellness and recovery.
• Knowledge of principles, methods and procedures for diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of mental dysfunctions, to provide counseling and guidance, or interest and ability to learn.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, be able to prioritize, be dependable and reliable.
• Some knowledge of issues related to aging and disability and work effectively with those experiencing complex needs and multi-system involvement.
• Ability to work independently, with good judgment and minimum supervision.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, community agencies, and the general public using courtesy, tact, and rapport.
• Ability to maintain a positive, solution-focused demeanor when responding to conflicts or problems.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Demonstrated ability to work with computers and basic computer software programs, including the ability to utilize electronic medical record systems.
• Skill and/or fluency in speaking other languages, i.e. Spanish or Russian, are desired.
• Ability to pass pre-employment criminal background check and provide proof of immunization.
• Valid, current credential issued by the Department of Health as a: Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) or Equivalent field OR An Associate working towards licensure in one of the above fields.
• Must have a valid driver's license, a vehicle available for work-related travel, and appropriate liability insurance.

Benefits

• 100% Employer paid medical for individual employee plans and up to 95% paid medical for dependent coverage plans, with multiple plan options
• 100% Employer paid Dental and Vision for the employee and eligible dependents with multiple plan options
• Washington State Public Employees Retirement System (PERS 2 or PERS 3)
• 100% Employer paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employee & dependents
• Life and Long-term Disability insurance, including voluntary buy-up options
• Vacation Leave, accrued at 8hrs/month & increasing with longevity
• Sick Leave, accrued at 8hrs/month
• 13 Paid Holidays Annually
• 3 Paid Wellness Days Annually
• Voluntary Flex Spending Plans for health and/or child/elder care
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation Program
• $200 annual reimbursement for WA State Department of Health licensure fees
• Hybrid working environment and alternative work schedules