NW Therapist (Clinician I) - Skagit WISe Program (F/T - 37.5 hrs./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 Description:The 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/psycho-education 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).  

Other work-related duties as assigned.  

Qualifications

MINIMUM: 

• Master's Degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology or related field. 

• Willing/able to obtain a Counselor Agency Affiliated Registration with WA Department 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). 

• Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team. 

• 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. 

• Applicant must successfully pass required background clearances prior to an offer of 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.