Mental Health Clinician - FOCIS Therapist

Our Mission: Lutheran Community Services Northwest partners with individuals, families and communities for health, justice and hope.

About Us Lutheran Community Services Northwest is a non-profit human services agency that improves lives of people in communities throughout Washington, Oregon and Idaho. We provide a wide variety of services to adults, adolescents, children, families, schools and communities. We are privileged to touch lives of all ages, cultures and faiths.

Our Mission: Lutheran Community Services Northwest partners with individuals, families and communities for health, justice and hope.

About Us: Lutheran Community Services Northwest is a non-profit human services agency that improves the lives of people in communities throughout Washington, Oregon and Idaho. We provide a wide variety of services to adults, adolescents, children, families, schools and communities. We are privileged to touch lives of all ages, cultures and faiths.

The Program: FOCIS is a 30-day hospital diversion program. The clinician and a therapeutic aid work together to provide therapeutic intervention, in-home behavioral support and intensive case management to youth and families.

The Role: The clinician working in this position will enjoy a dynamic, flexible, hybrid work environment with a 37.5 hour work week. This role assists youth and families with stabilizing behavioral and mental health crises outside of hospitalization. Services take place in the office, in the community and in client homes. A large team provides support, collaboration and consultation throughout the life of each case.  LCSNW values new learning and offers many opportunities to learn new skills, techniques and protocols. Training offered.

Recommended Skills/Experience:

• Therapeutic services for children and families.
• Liaison services for clients across a wide array of systems.
• Advocacy services for clients and their families.
• Agency representation.
• Modeling and encouraging direct, professional communication among staff members and facilitate development of a positive staff support network.
• Awareness and sensitivity in the delivery of client services as it relates to the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of the populations served.

General Requirements: 

• Master’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work or related field
• Two years of work with children and families
• Successful Completion of Local, State and Federal Background Checks
• Reliable Transportation, Valid Driver’s License, Vehicle Registration and Insurance
• Ability to work some on call shifts

The Perks: We offer a full benefits package with options for medical and dental insurance.  Employer-paid life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance. Vacation includes up to 2 weeks in the first year, with an increase up to 3 weeks in the second year (based on hours worked).  Up to 2 ½ weeks of Sick leave for you or to take care of your immediate family (based on hours worked). 10 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.  Mileage and expense reimbursement is also provided.

We thank all candidates in advance for their interest in joining the Lutheran Community Services Northwest team.  Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

LUTHERAN COMMUNITY SERVICES NORTHWEST IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND COMMITTED TO CULTURAL COMPETENCY.