Mental Health Clinician (Multilingual)

Lutheran Community Services NW Job Opportunity

Lutheran Community Services NW is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving communities throughout Washington, Oregon, and Idaho with a wide range of services for individuals of all ages and backgrounds. All LCSNW team members will contribute to our mission of partnering with individuals, families and communities for health, justice and hope.

What We Will Do For You:

As an employer of choice, we're deeply committed to supporting our employeesbecause when you're empowered, our mission thrives. We provide resources, tools, and care that allow you to focus on what matters most: delivering Health, Justice, and Hope to the communities we serve. We're proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and peace of mind.

• A 30 per hour work week to ensure work/life balance
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefits to keep you and your loved ones healthy
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance coverage at no cost to you
• Up to 2 weeks of vacation in your first year (based on hours worked)
• Up to 2 weeks of sick leave (based on hours worked)
• 12 paid agency recognized holidays
• 2 floating holidays to use your way
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching (eligibility applies)
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
• Potential eligibility for Student Loan Forgiveness through our 501(c)(3) nonprofit status

The Role: As a member of the Multicultural Counseling team, the Mental Health Clinician provides culturally sensitive mental health services. Their role involves helping clients navigate cultural and language barriers to access necessary mental health, medical, social, and educational services.

How You Will Make An Impact:

• Provide culturally appropriate, trauma-informed counseling to individuals, families, and groups
• Maintain active case load including case notes and records in alignment with the agency's documentation standards
• Conduct mental health screenings and assessments to determine treatment needs and referrals to medication management or other adjunctive services (e.g. support group, peer support, case management)
• Apply evidenced-based practices in treatment
• Collaborate with consumer supports, including family members, partner agencies, and others as indicated on an ongoing basis
• Demonstrate awareness and sensitivity in the delivery of client services as it relates to the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of the populations served
• Model and encourage direct, professional communication among staff members, and facilitate development of a positive staff support network

How You Will Be A Great Fit:

• Fluency in English and Spanish or Vietnamese
• Master's degree granted by an accredited institution in Counseling, Art Therapy, Social Work, Psychology, or closely related field.
• QMHP, LPCA, LPC, LCSWA, LCSW

Clearances: Standard LCSNW criminal clearance, including national sex offender, ORCHARDS, SAM/OIG required.

Thank you! We sincerely appreciate your interest in joining the Lutheran Community Services NW team and thank all applicants for taking the time to apply. While we're unable to respond to every candidate individually, please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Lutheran Community Services NW is deeply committed to our mission of Health, Justice and Hope in all aspects of our work. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to help us build a stronger, more compassionate community.

Lutheran Community Services Northwest