Mental Health Counselor - Youth bei Therapeutic Health Services

Description

THS has an exciting opportunity for a Mental Health Clinician - Youth to join their hybrid team. 

This full time, M-F, 9:00am - 5:30pm, position will have occasional early evening and weekend groups.

Salary is $68K - $73K DOE

For over 50 years, THS has been a pillar of support in our community, providing evidence-based, culturally responsive behavioral health care for children, youth, and families. We're proud to be:

• Leaders in addressing the opioid epidemic
• Advocates for accessible behavioral health services
• Specialists in serving BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities
• A compassionate family of professionals committed to equity, resilience, and quality care

Responsibilities: 

• Provide evidence-based screening, assessment, and treatment to youth referred to Mental Health Services (school-based, office-based, or virtual)

• Conduct psychosocial assessments, determines DSM 5 diagnosis, and develops a collaborative, strengths-based treatment plan with youth engaged in care

• Communicate with collateral contacts (e.g., family, school counselors, student support advocates, probation/court staff) as indicated and as consented to by participant. This may include collaboration around session attendance, writing letters for educational meetings, and/or reports for court.

• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary team and follows through with clinical recommendations to achieve best clinical outcomes for participants

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

• Ensure prompt, accurate clinical documentation including screening, assessment, intake, treatment plans, treatment plan reviews, progress notes

• Maintain 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. 

• Conduct parent/family coaching sessions as clinically indicated (in group and individual settings) to support youth progress in treatment

• Participate in individual supervision and team-based consult group with Clinical Supervisor on a weekly basis.

• Adhere to Mental Health Program Policies and Procedures in place at Therapeutic Health Services.

• Attend training regularly to enhance competencies and clinical skills and engages in professional development tasks/training as recommended.

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

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

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.
• 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.

Requirements

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
• Mobility requirements may involve navigating various work areas, including stairs or ramps.
• 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, and standing (with accommodations provided for specific positions).
• Travel to program sites and meetings outside the site and around the county are necessary
• Ability to work in an environment where there may be animals present, including dogs

*In compliance with the ADA Amendment Act, should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job or 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. 

We offer the following benefits to full and some part-time staff:

• 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