Mobile Lead Therapist

Therapist Position at Columbia River Mental Health Services

Columbia River Mental Health Services is growing and we need therapists!

Lives Change Here! We are growing Columbia River Mental Health Services provides comprehensive behavioral health and recovery services that transform the lives of children, adults and families in the communities of SW Washington. We are the largest and oldest not-for-profit provider of mental/chemical dependency treatment in southwest Washington with 200 employees and a history dating back to 1942.

Our mission: Providing behavioral health and recovery services that transform the lives of children, adults, and families in the communities of SW Washington.

Why work here? CRMHS offers amazing benefits aside from health and wellness (medical/dental/vision etc.) Work life balance benefits: 12 paid holidays per year, 3 paid floating holidays, 5 weeks of PTO days in the first year that grows year after year. Career development: $325 annual allowance for career development and education with an additional 40 hours of paid time off for career development/education! And so much more!

This role is a combination of direct clinical service provision (~50%) and clinical supervisory responsibilities (~50%). This lead position functions as the primary clinical supervisor on the Mobile Health program for Case Managers, Peer Support Specialists, Mental Health Professional, and medical team. This position is ideal for a licensed clinician interested in supervisory experience, community collaborations, and facilitate trainings. This is a union role, represented by OPEIU 11.

Essential job functions:

• Provide clinical supervision to include training and coaching to staff and community partners in the outreach community.
• Maintain a separate supervision file related to coaching provided by the team lead.
• Use evidence-based modalities to establish therapeutic rapport and facilitate active engagement in treatment.
• Conduct diagnostic assessments
• Develop treatment plans that identify areas of clinical intervention and/or need which include a specific time frame for the completion of each identified goal.
• Provide therapeutic intervention to address identified treatment and recovery goals
• Participate in case consultation as indicated, including with community partners/staff at Safe Stays, City of Vancouver HART team, and Fourth Plain Corridor.
• Continuously assess client status and determine ongoing medical necessity for treatment.
• Routinely assess for level of risk and respond to emergent situations.
• Coordinate care with relevant internal and external providers, and provide consistent presence in Vancouver shelters or Safe Stay communities
• Complete all documentation and charting as required by law or agency contract.
• To maintain an acceptable number of client, contact hours per month.
• Possess knowledge of client rights and ensure an atmosphere that allows for consumer privacy, dignity, and well-being in a safe secure environment.
• Perform all job responsibilities in accordance with prescribed safety and infection control procedures.
• Conduct at least 6 trainings for staff and community partners each year.

Non-essential job functions:

• Supports agency mission, goals, and objectives.
• Attend staff and planning meetings as scheduled.
• Maintain communication and cooperative working relationships both within the agency and community at large, while maintaining a high degree of confidentiality.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education, licensing and experience:

• Master's degree in behavioral health or social work
• Licensure: LMHC, LICSW, LMFT, or Lic. Psychologist (required)
• Experience in providing treatment to persons with mental illness or severe emotional disturbances.
• Conducting mental health assessments, providing individual counseling, case management and treatment planning services preferred.
• Supervisory experience is required.
• Ability to become an approved WA Supervisor within one year of hire.
• Working experience of local mental health community is preferred.

Equal opportunity employer

Columbia River Mental Health Services is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and we seek applicants from all backgrounds to join our teams. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by law. We encourage our employees to bring their authentic selves to work and do not tolerate discrimination at the workplace.