NW Therapist (Clinician I) - Skagit WISe Program (F/T - 37.5 hrs./wk.)

Overview

Full-timeposition (37.5 hours per week)

Pay starting at $36.50 - $41.98 / hour DOE

With COMPETITIVE BENEFITS INCLUDING:

• Generous PTO: Paid Sick Time, Paid Vacation (15 days for F/T Employees), 11.5 Agency Paid Holidays, plus 2 Personal Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life/AD&D and Long-Term Disability
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account
• 403(b) Retirement Plan and Employer Contribution Pension Plan
• 2% Annual Longevity Increase
• Employee Assistance Program

Compensation is set by agreed to language in the Collective Bargaining Agreement between CCSNW & SEIU 1199NW and determined based on experience.

Position Description: The Therapistisin a professional position providingintensive, community-basedtherapeutic services to children,youthand families with seriousmental health needs.The TherapistwillutilizetheWraparound processtoincrease safety,stabilizeplacementand supportindividuals/families in meeting their identified needsby building a team of natural and formal supports.The Therapistwillparticipateas a clinical team member, learning and practicing Wraparound principles and processes.The Therapistwillparticipatein crisis management and the on-call rotation.

Responsibilities

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Team Membership:

• Work cooperatively with internal and external teams.

• Actively engage in consultation and supervision.

• Model dignity and respect for others in all aspects of work.

Direct Therapeutic Service:

• Provide diagnostic assessment (as qualified).

• Provide ongoing assessment of client’s strengths and needs.

• Useappropriate therapeuticmodalities to build on strengths and attend to client’s needs,including individual and family therapy.

• Participate in developingand implementingindividualizedserviceplan.

• Provide therapeutic support/psycho-educationtofamilies.

• Provide in-hometherapeutic services asindicatedin the Wraparound plan.

• Case managementasneeded.

Record Keeping:

• Complete all paperwork according to agency policyand contract requirements,to includeprogress reports, service tickets,serviceplans,scheduled reviews, etc.

• Learn andutilizeElectronic Medical Records.

Crisis Management:

• Work withteamto provideongoing safety planning for clients and families.

• Share in on-call rotation for after-hoursresponsetoWISeprogramfamilies.

• Participate ifneededwithhospitalizationor crisis placement of clients.

Community Relations:

• Attendappropriatecommunity-basednetworking meetings as requested.

• Seek outadditional training and support as needed.

Access to and protection of PHI:

• Responsible for upholding a culture of privacy and security inhighlyconfidential work environment (HIPAA covered entity service area).

• Complies withall CCSWW policies and procedures that involve access to and safeguarding of client Protected Health Information (all forms).

Otherwork-relatedduties as assigned.

Qualifications

MINIMUM:

• Master's Degree in Counseling, Social Work,Psychologyor related field.

• Willing/able to obtainaCounselorAgency AffiliatedRegistrationwithWA Department of Health.

• Experience working with children and families in a clinical setting.

• Ability to work in home and community settings.

• Strengths-based orientation.

• Must have reliable transportation, valid driver’slicenseand current automobile insurance.

• Acceptable driving record (Driving Abstract-Full driving record required).

• Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team.

• Support and uphold the mission, beliefs and values of Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services.

• Support and contribute to a creative,collaborativeand respectful environment that promotes teamwork.

• Demonstratesthe necessary attitudes,knowledgeand skills to deliver culturally competent services and work effectively in multi-cultural situations.

• Applicant must successfully pass required background clearances prior to an offer of employment.

PREFERRED:

• Current WA State DOH licensure or Associate Licensure: Social Worker, Mental Health Counselor, or Marriage & Family Counselor (WAC 246-809).

• 1-yearrelevant experience working with children and families in a clinical/mental health setting.

• Qualified Mental Health Professional.

• Children’s Mental Health Specialist.

• Bilingual – Spanish Speaking.

• Training and/or experience in Family Therapy.
• Training or experience in the Wraparound process.