Mental Health Therapist

Mental Health Therapist

Provide professional mental health services in a community setting, performing assessment and treatment and community outreach to individuals and groups in a culturally competent manner in accord with best treatment practices.

Follow Willapa Behavioral Health & Wellness Service Excellence Standards / Code of Ethics and Policies and Procedures.

1. Adhere to rules of confidentiality.
2. Respect and accommodate a diverse population.
3. Maintain appropriate boundaries with clients and staff.
4. Work on-site as necessary or remotely using telehealth technology as determined by management.

Provide best practice client centered treatment modalities that are kept within Agency philosophy and policies, and within State and County guidelines.

1. Assist clients in developing their Recovery Plan which includes identifying goals, objectives, strengths, and modes of treatment. Each client will have a service delivery plan developed within 30 days of intake or initial visit with therapist and will be updated every 180 days.
2. Provide face to face contact with consumers, their families and community supports, unless client driven request for virtual appointment. Submit service reports per productivity guidelines, preferring daily. Meets minimum productivity requirements.
3. Plan, implement, coordinate treatment to support client mental health. Monitor all documentation activities for assigned clients keeping with Agency philosophy and policies, State and County guidelines.
4. Participates in clinical, planning, staff, and administration meetings as required. Regularly attends and contributes at meetings. Be in attendance at all meetings promptly 90% of time.
5. Participates in liaison activities, with other Agency programs, and with other community agencies.
6. Utilize available training to continue growth and development of clinical skills.
7. Provide client centered care and maintain the highest standards of dignity and respect when interacting with clients, staff and community partners. Keep appointment schedule up to date and accessible to office staff and will keep all appointments within 5 minutes of the appointed time at least 90% of the time. Return all phone calls within the next business day.

Salary: $25.00 - $33.00

Willapa Behavioral Health and Wellness