Mental Health Clinician- WISE

THE ROLE: The WISe Mental Health Clinician provides mental health counseling services through the incorporation of evidence-based practices that focus on the strengths of children and families served. This role requires the ability to work effectively in a team environment, as well as within the community and with other agency staff. In this role, clinicians can expect to work in homes, schools, community centers and/or the agency office, depending on the needs of families on their caseload. Communication, confidentiality and professionalism are essential parts of this position due to WISe being a team-based approach. The ability to work flexible hours including evenings and participating in an on-call rotation is expected. LCSNW offers a pay differential for employees while on-call.

RESPONSIBILITIES: The primary duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

● Maintain a caseload of 15 to 20 youth and young adults ranging from age 10-21

● Provide culturally responsive mental health treatment services to children and youth experiencing behavioral health/mental health concerns, and supporting families in understanding needs of children and youth

● Demonstrate awareness and sensitivity in the delivery of mental health services as it relates to the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of the populations served

● Conduct mental health intakes and assessments to determine treatment needs aligned with current DSM diagnoses, and complete treatment planning on a quarterly basis to monitor youth progress in treatment goals

● Maintain timely case notes and records set by the agency’s documentation standards

● Collaborate with other members of the WISe team (care coordinator, peer support specialist, family support specialist) to identify how each WISe team member addresses ongoing youth/family needs to reduce stressors affecting behavioral health/mental health concerns

● Approach responsibilities with a high degree of flexibility, including the ability to shift quickly from various tasks based on the needs of youth on caseload

● Participate in required weekly individual supervision, case consultation, and bimonthly staff meetings to explore therapeutic approaches, modalities, and interventions for youth, process themes of transference/countertransference as they occur, and identify support needed for professional growth in field

● Attend monthly child and family team (CFT) planning meetings that address youth and family goals with other professional supports, natural supports, and community partners

● Stay up-to-date in knowledge and skills in the field through attending trainings required for licensure

● Travel throughout countywide service area with mileage reimbursement allocated monthly

QUALIFICATIONS:

● Ability to read, write and speak fluently in English are required, as well as one of the following additional languages: Spanish, Amharic, Arabic, Dari, Farsi, Pashto, Russian, Ukrainian. Candidates with demonstrated language competency are eligible for language-based pay increase.

● 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).

● Must not be prohibited from entering school grounds or classrooms for any reason.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

● Master’s degree granted by an accredited institution in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, Psychology, or a closely related field is required.

● Previous experience conducting assessments, diagnosis, and treatment planning acquired through internship or employment is preferred.

● Previous WISe/wraparound experience is desirable, but not required

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

● LICSW, LMFT, LMHC/LPC preferred, or appropriate associate licensure (LSWAIC, LMFTA, LMHCA)

● Submit Washington State Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration Application (within 30 days of start date)

● CPR/First Aid (within 90 days of start date)

● Washington State CANS certification (within 90 days of start date)

THE PERKS:  We offer a full benefits package with options for medical, dental, prescription and vision coverage; employer-paid short and long-term disability, as well as life insurance.  Vacation includes up to 2 weeks in the first year.  Up to 2 weeks of Sick leave for you or to take care of your immediate family (based on hours worked). 12 Paid Holidays plus 2 Floating Holidays each year.  A 403(b) Retirement plan, with employer matching after meeting eligibility requirements.  Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is designed to help and support you. Staff potentially eligible for Student Loan Forgiveness program as a 501(c) 3 employer.