Mental Health Professional (Licensed or Associate) - Children's Specialty Care

FTE: 1.0, Shift: Day, Schedule: Day, Variable Children's Specialty Care Children's Specialty Care is a key role within MultiCare's Behavioral Health Department, responsible for providing individual, family, and group therapy in an outpatient office setting. Clinicians treat a broad array of behavioral health disorders, mental health conditions, and co-occurring illnesses while applying evidence-based and evidence-informed therapeutic interventions in their daily practice. We are seeking a dedicated Mental Health Professional to join our team. This opportunity is open to both licensed clinicians and associate-level therapists working toward independent licensure. Candidates must meet the Washington State definition of a Mental Health Professional. Compensation + Bonus Licensed Mental Health Professional (LMHC, LMFT, LICSW): $39.85 - $57.35/hour Associate Mental Health Professional (LMHCA, LMFTA, LSWAIC, LASW): $34.80 - $50.10/hour Sign-On Bonus Potentially up to $5,000 (for qualifying external candidates meeting experience requirements) Relocation Bonus Potentially up to $10,000 (depending on distance of move; available to eligible external candidates meeting experience requirements) Compensation is determined based on licensure level, qualifications, and post-licensure experience. Bonus subject to applicable terms and conditions. Roles/Responsibilities Conduct comprehensive Intake Assessment of youth and family's needs across all life domains and review/update as indicated. Generate Treatment Plan and Crisis Plan with youth and family based on their individual needs. Complete a Functional Behavior Assessment and develop a Positive Behavior Support Plan that is informed by the Functional Behavior Assessment. Provide clinical services such as individual and family therapy as needed throughout the course of treatment. Meet agency documentation standards and authorization requirements of contracts. Strategically tailor effective clinical/case management services to meet diverse patient needs. Make decisions regarding treatment planning, intervention and discharge planning from an informed clinical perspective that incorporates Positive Behavior Support and Best Practice Guidelines. Interventions to take place in settings appropriate to youth and family such as residence, school and community. Reliable and insured vehicle required to attend multiple community-based appointments. Refer to and collaborate with Developmental Disabilities Administration Case Resource Manager, specialized agencies and/or community-based resources when clinically indicated. Maintain client records in keeping with agency, county, contract and state guidelines. Complete continuing education training as required by state regulations and all trainings required by MultiCare. Attend weekly individual clinical supervision, weekly team meetings, and required agency meetings. Demonstrate a commitment to cultural competence. Position Summary The Mental Health Professional is an exciting clinical opportunity responsible for counseling and case management services. The role involves maintaining a patient caseload, providing interventions within established treatment guidelines, policies and procedures, and actively advocating on behalf of patients. Responsibilities Provide person-centered counseling, advocacy and case management for patients. Develop treatment plans which clearly identify the patient's voice, treatment strategies, and specific outcome measures. Meet agency documentation standards and authorization requirements of contracts. Strategically tailor effective clinical/case management services to meet diverse patient needs. Contribute to the success of MultiCare's expectations and core values, continuously learning, and performing other duties as needed or assigned. Requirements Masters degree in a related field. A Mental Health Professional as defined within HB 1724 and one of the following higher credentials are held: Counselor Agency Affiliated Licensed, Marriage & Family Therap Assoc (LMFTA), Mental Health Counselor Assoc (LMHCA), SW Associate Advanced License (LSWAA), SW Advanced Lic (LASW), SW Assoc Independent Clinical Lic (LSWAIC). Previous experience providing mental health counseling services preferred. Driver's License/Abstract. Pay and Benefit Expectations We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $34.80 - $50.10 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and certifications and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant's years of experience align. Associated benefit information can be viewed here. #J-18808-Ljbffr MultiCare Health System