NW Clinician - Whatcom WISe (F/T - 37.5 hr.wk)

Overview

Full-time position (37.5 hours per week)

Pay starting at $36.50 - $41.98 / hour DOE

With COMPETITIVE BENEFITS INCLUDING:

• Generous PTO: Paid Sick Time, Paid Vacation (15 days for F/T Employees), 11.5 Agency Paid Holidays, plus 2 Personal Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life/AD&D and Long-Term Disability
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account
• 403(b) Retirement Plan and Employer Contribution Pension Plan
• 2% Annual Longevity Increase
• Employee Assistance Program

Compensation is set by agreed to language in the Collective Bargaining Agreement between CCSNW & SEIU 1199NW and determined based on experience. 

Position DescriptionThe Therapist is in a professional position providing intensive, community-based therapeutic services to children, youth and families with serious mental health needs. The Therapist will utilize the Wraparound process to increase safety, stabilize placement and support individuals/families in meeting their identified needs by building a team of natural and formal supports. The Therapist will participate as a clinical team member, learning and practicing Wraparound principles and processes. The Therapist will participate in crisis management and the on-call rotation.

Responsibilities

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Team Membership:

• Work cooperatively with internal and external teams.
• Actively engage in consultation and supervision.
• Model dignity and respect for others in all aspects of work.

Direct Therapeutic Service:

• Provide diagnostic assessment (as qualified).
• Provide ongoing assessment of client’s strengths and needs.
• Use appropriate therapeutic modalities to build on strengths and attend to client’s needs, including individual and family therapy.
• Participate in developing and implementing individualized service plan.
• Provide therapeutic support/psychoeducation to families.
• Provide in-home therapeutic services as indicated in the Wraparound plan.
• Case management as needed.

Record Keeping:

• Complete all paperwork according to agency policy and contract requirements, to include progress reports, service tickets, service plans, scheduled reviews, etc.
• Learn and utilize Electronic Medical Records.

Crisis Management:

• Work with team to provide ongoing safety planning for clients and families.
• Share in on-call rotation for after-hours response to WISe program families.
• Participate if needed with hospitalization or crisis placement of clients.

Community Relations:

• Attend appropriate community-based networking meetings as requested.
• Seek out additional training and support as needed.

Access to and protection of PHI:

• Responsible for upholding a culture of privacy and security in highly confidential work environment (HIPAA covered entity service area).
• Complies with all CCSWW policies and procedures that involve access to and safeguarding of client Protected Health Information (all forms).

Qualifications

MINIMUM:

• Master's Degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology or related field.
• Willing/able to obtain a Counselor Agency Affiliated Registration with the Dept. of Health.
• Experience working with children and families in a clinical setting.
• Ability to work in home and community settings.
• Strengths-based orientation.
• Must have reliable transportation, valid driver’s license and current automobile insurance.
• Acceptable driving record (Driving Abstract-Full driving record required).
• Support and uphold the mission, beliefs and values of Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services.
• Support and contribute to a creative, collaborative and respectful environment that promotes teamwork.
• Demonstrates the necessary attitudes, knowledge and skills to deliver culturally competent services and work effectively in multi-cultural situations.
• Criminal History Background Checks are required prior to employment.

PREFERRED:

• Current WA State DOH licensure or Associate Licensure: Social Worker, Mental Health Counselor, or Marriage & Family Counselor (WAC 246-809).
• 1-year relevant experience working with children and families in a clinical/mental health setting.
• Qualified Mental Health Professional.
• Children’s Mental Health Specialist.
• Bilingual – Spanish Speaking.
• Training and/or experience in Family Therapy.
• Training or experience in the Wraparound process.