Clinician I

"Serving our community with acceptance, compassion and respect" ABOUT CASCADE: Cascade Community Healthcare (CCH) has been providing treatment services to Lewis County and surrounding areas for more than 50 years. Our mission is to provide our clients with compassionate and encouraging counseling leading to a renewed sense of hope and the ability to make positive changes and live more satisfying lives. Cascade currently has six treatment locations in Lewis County. We are looking for a Clinician I to join our Adult Services team! This position is responsible for delivery of clinical services to identified clients. Ability to collect data from initial assessment and other clinical tools to adequately facilitate and provide treatment planning; provide individual, family and group therapy services with an emphasis on the program specific population. SHIFTS AVAILABLE: Day Shift, Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

PAY SCALE: $22.04 - $26.87 DOE

WHAT YOU NEED TO GET THE JOB DONE: Bachelor’s Degree in counseling or the social sciences required. Washington State Registered Agency Affiliated Counselor (RAAC) credential required, or eligibility to obtain. Must be able to pass WA State Patrol background check. A national background check may be required if have not lived in WA state consecutively the last three years. Must comply with agency policies and procedures. Must have a valid driver's license. Must be able to operate a motor vehicle. Must be able to gain access to all types of buildings and residences regardless of the structures’ handicapped accessibility or lack thereof. Must maintain current phone number and mailing address on file with the human resources office. WHAT YOU'LL DO: Provides treatment planning for assigned clients. Completes treatment plans within expected timeframe set for the by the agency. Completes all specialist consultations within the expected timeframe set forth by the agency. Reviews treatment plan goals and short-term objectives with the client at each individual treatment session, tracks progress towards meeting those goals, and records client responses in client’s own words in the clinical record. Works with client to develop an interim plan for working towards achievement of goals both outside of the session and at the next schedules session and records them in the progress notes. Provides individual, family, group therapy, and case management as appropriate under the supervision of a Mental Health Professional. Meets with client in accordance with expectations outlined in the treatment plan. Ensures proper level of services by reviewing client needs and adjusting treatment plan accordingly to maintain proper utilization of services as evidenced by over/under utilization reports. Coordinates treatment services with primary care providers and other relevant agencies; significant others involved in the client’s life. Outlines significance of working with primary care, other relevant agencies, and significant others at the time of development of the treatment plan evidenced by treatment plans and progress notes and release of information. Periodically encourages client to include the above at various points of treatment when medically necessary or appropriate as evidence in treatment plans and progress notes. Meets direct service productivity requirements as assigned by the Clinical Manager of Adult Services. Maintains records and reports in accordance with agency policies and procedures. Completes progress notes and data verification to be available to MIS according to agency policy and procedure. Completes treatment plans, crisis plans (as applicable), reauthorization of services, progress notes according to agency policy and procedure. Completes other forms as required by agency policy and procedure. Participates in supervision with a Mental Health Professional, consultation, and training at the direction of the Clinical Manager of Adult Services. Meet weekly with the Clinical Manager of Adult Services for supervision and to discuss support staff needs. Attend program specific staff meetings. Completes all trainings as outlined on Annual Training Plan within the timeframe set forth by the agency. Participates in quality improvement activities outlined by the agency. Coordinate client data processing procedures. Produce required reports and paperwork within timeframe set forth by agency. Arrange schedule to allow time to for coordination of care and return phone calls within one business day (i.e., answer questions for staff related to client data, communication to support integrated care, follow up with client/family, etc.) WHAT YOU'LL LOVE ABOUT US: Cascade is an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. Cascade is also an approved site for Washington Health Corps – State Health Program, Behavioral Health Program, and the Federal Health Program Meaningful work. The services we provide have a big impact and it makes what we do count. Self-Care, time away from work. Start off with 13 hours of paid time off (PTO) earned monthly, and 11 paid holidays plus 16 hours of personal holiday. Pro-rated based on FTE. PTO and Personal Holiday are available after 90-days of employment. Company Paid Employee Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, AllyHealth, EAP, Life insurance and AD&D, Long Term Disability, and Supplemental Benefits (Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Accident Insurance), subject to plan terms. Medical benefits will be effective the first of the month following date of hire. Must be at least a 0.75 FTE (30 hours/week) to be eligible for medical benefits. Must be at least a 0.5 FTE (20 hours per week) to be eligible for all other benefits. Voluntary Benefits: Supplemental Term Life Insurance, Supplemental Legal Care, Fraud & Identity Protection, HSA, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and Pet insurance, subject to plan terms. Preparing for your Future. 401(k), after 6-months of employment Cascade contributes 5% of your gross earnings monthly. No match required. Working towards licensure? We have Team Managers that will provide those hours at no charge to you. Cascade reimburses the cost of Department of Health licensure renewals and other certification renewals that are required for you to do your job (DEA, CPR/BLS, etc.). #J-18808-Ljbffr Cascade Community Healthcare