Clinician Child Focused - Auburn Clinic

Join Valley Cities Counseling and Consultation

Valley Cities has recently been selected to lead efforts in Washington State to become a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC), reflecting compliance with stringent national standards in behavioral health care. This status enables broader service availability, improved integration of mental health and substance use treatment, enhanced crisis intervention capabilities, and ensures services are accessible to all, regardless of financial circumstances. We are excited about the future ahead! We're looking for people who want to make a real difference in behavioral health while growing alongside a mission-driven team. Employees joining Valley Cities at this time will become part of an impactful organization dedicated to advancing community behavioral health, that is grounded in compassion, equity, and community impact. Join us to make significant contributions during pivotal moments in the lives of others! supportive and inclusive work environment. Join us in making a difference every day!

Role Overview: Provide an array of services to assist individuals and families cope with complicated mental health situations in the most effective way possible, thereby achieving a better quality of life. Through a collaborative process with the clients and other team members, the Clinician will provide crisis services as needed and help clients identify their goals, needs, and resources to prepare for engagement in therapy. Clinician services will be provided to clients in and out of the office setting by utilizing communication and available resources to promote quality, cost-effective outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Orients and educates clients and their families by meeting them in and out of the office; explaining the role of the clinical case manager; collaborating on the recovery plan; providing educational information in conjunction with direct service providers related to treatments, procedures, medications, and continuing service requirements.
• Provides Crisis Management Services.
• Performs intakes as needed with MHP credentials.
• Participates in QI activities and participates in committees as assigned.
• Achieve 60% productivity (24 hours) billable services per full FTE.
• Assists with billing requirements as needed.
• Performs real world problem solving with the client, which may require the clinician to work in the office as well as in the community field to engage clients in services. This may include but is not limited to clients' homes, hospitals, schools, and shelters.
• Advocates for the client with community, family, providers, landlords, DPS, etc.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree in behavioral science field.
• Experience providing mental health services to children, adolescents, and families.
• Experience working with populations exposed to trauma, chronic poverty, chronic health conditions, homelessness, and marginalization, and individuals with co-occurring disorders.

• Obtain Agency Affiliated Counselor registration upon hire
• Must be able to work in schools
• Pass required background checks.

Join our Team! Be a part of a team that is dedicated to making a difference every day. Meaningful work, and comprehensive benefits:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision coverage available for employees and eligible family members and dependents
• Health Savings Account, $2,000 contribution annually, prorated monthly.
• Agency sponsored retirement plan, up to 6% employer contributions, and pre-tax/Roth available
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) resources
• Comprehensive paid time off, paid holidays, and extended sick leave options
• Access to Student Loan Forgiveness Programs
• Annual longevity bonuses
• Recognition programs and incentives
• Access to training, supervision, and consultation for professional certification and licensure
• Clinical supervision provided toward licensure, if applicable
• Paid training days and yearly training fund

How to Apply: If you are ready to take the next step in your career and join a company that values your contributions, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your resume (cover letter optional) detailing your relevant experience and why you are the perfect fit for this role. Valley Cities Counseling and Consultation is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans and does not unlawfully discriminate under federal, state, or local laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status.

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