CLINICAL COUNSELOR/THERAPIST - TELEHEALTH (WASHINGTON STATE)

Job Description

Job Description

CLINICAL COUNSELOR/THERAPIST - TELEHEALTH (WASHINGTON STATE ONLY)

Are you looking for a telehealth therapy role with an inclusive, values-driven practice?

OUR POSITION INTEREST APPLICATION IS HERE: -1-1

Please note, we will only consider applications and supporting materials through our employment interest application form link. Please apply directly through the link if you are interested.

Kirkland EMDR Counseling is hiring a Full Time (20+ hrs.) Clinical Counselor/Therapist to provide comfortable, inclusive therapy in a telehealth setting. The Clinical Counselor/Therapist supports clients in learning skills, gaining insights into unhelpful thoughts and beliefs, and creating new ways of being with themselves and others to allow them to feel confident, authentic, and calm.
PLEASE NOTE: This position is remote for Washington State only.

ABOUT KIRKLAND EMDR COUNSELING

Kirkland EMDR Counseling is an inclusive multilingual and multicultural teletherapy practice supporting people in their journey of growth.

We center the following core values in our work with clients and with each other.

• Inclusivity – We take consistent action to be inclusive of individuals of all identities and backgrounds and to encourage authentic and empowered participation.
• Equity –We acknowledge and actively seek to dismantle systems of racism and oppression and to ensure equitable access to resources.
• Curiosity – We approach our work from a place of authentic curiosity. We lean towards learning more rather than making assumptions/judgments.
• Healthy Boundaries – We create private safe spaces to explore experiences and emotions, and to express vulnerability in therapeutic spaces for both clients and therapists.

OUR BENEFITS

• Flexible scheduling—you choose your own holidays
• Remote work (In Washington State)
• Competitive compensation based on fee for service system
• Employment Bonus opportunities throughout the year
• W-2 Employment status (not contractor) and L&I Insurance
• Medical health insurance for full-time employment status, practice pays for 50% of insurance premium
• We offer a 401k plan with a 4% employer match.
• Clinical supervision, peer and consultation learning opportunities
• Training reimbursement for EMDR Basic Training
• Complimentary subscription to ContinuED for unlimited CEUs.
• Comprehensive administrative support including marketing, credentialing, billing, and scheduling
• Company HIPAA compliant software, remote phone/fax for sessions.
• A collaborative and supportive remote work environment that centers work-life balance

PAY: $50K-75K for Associates. $65K-95K for fully-licensed.

ABOUT THE POSITION

• Provides counseling services in a telehealth environment (via video based on client preference and insurance requirements.)
• Gathers and analyzes information through a variety of methods that may include observation, interviews, self-report inventories, discussions, and/or formal assessments.
• Diagnoses and applies appropriate treatments for psychological disorders.
• Collaborates with clients to develop plans to positively manage and respond to issues; assists clients with replacing unhealthy or dysfunctional behaviors with healthy choices.
• Provides expert insight on how family, social, and other dynamics affect psychological health.
• Refers clients to specialists for further treatment as appropriate.
• Identifies problematic behaviors, communication, relationships, and other patterns and supports the client in building new supportive patterns and relationships.
• Develops and maintains accurate records regarding case progress, evaluations, and any further treatment recommendations.
• Collaborates with clients to develop post-treatment activity plans.
• Drafts and submits necessary paperwork to insurance companies in a timely manner of within 48 hours of a session and diagnosis/treatment plans within 1 week of the first full session.
• Maintains compliance with ethical codes and standards.
• Supports clients in developing new and strengthened communication skills and methods.
• Attends supervision sessions, peer learning/consultation sessions, and continuing professional education.
• Collaborates with practice to support marketing and networking with community members.
• Performs other job-related duties as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently residing in Washington State.
• Master's or Doctoral Degree in counseling, psychology, or social work.
• Active, unrestricted license to provide clinical therapy in Washington State (i.e. LCSW, LMFT, LPC, LMHC or similar credentials.). Associates are welcome!
• At least one year of recent continuous experience providing counseling/therapy for adults.
• Bi-lingual or multilingual is preferred, but not required. Spanish speaking is highly preferred!
• EMDR certified, EMDR trained, or motivated to be EMDR trained.
• Computer proficiency and a reliable internet connection.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and listening skills.
• Compassionate and empathetic with a strong ability to establish and build trust with appropriate boundaries.
• Ability to remain calm and reassuring in tense situations and to de-escalate conflicts.
• Desire to continue learning about oppression, privilege, liberation and the impact of it on clients and ourselves.
• Ability to hold accountability, admit areas of growth, and work to remedy problems with help of others in the practice with a spirit of generosity and kindness.
• Thorough understanding of human behavior, various behavioral and affective disorders, and the diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of these disorders.
• Organizational skills required to manage complex, deadline-driven paperwork including session notes, billing and insurance claims processes and paperwork.
• Thorough understanding and application of applicable ethical codes and standards.
• Commitment to upholding Kirkland EMDR Counseling's mission and values in your work and working through an anti-oppression lens. Our values include: Inclusivity, Equity, Curiosity, and Healthy Boundaries.
• Due to Kirkland EMDR Counseling's work with families and children, a background check is required. Criminal history does not necessarily preclude employment and is reviewed on a case-by-case basis as it relates to the duties of this role.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION: Kirkland EMDR Counseling is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to Justice, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We provide a comfortable and inclusive space for our clients and employees. Applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a veteran or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal laws. We welcome candidates of diverse backgrounds and identities to apply. If you are in need of an accommodation, contactus.