Mental Health Therapist- Forensic Assertive Community Treatment

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Position Summary & Mission:

This position provides direct clinical services to clients in the FMHC/FFACT program with approximately 75% of services occurring in the community. Provides counseling, comprehensive case management, and advocacy for FFACT clients, with the goal of reducing recidivism into the Jail, reduce reliance on ER's, and reduce use of both medical and psychiatric inpatient hospitals when appropriate. Assists clients with developing and using natural supports, with obtaining and maintaining stable living situations, obtaining necessary medical care and with the development of healthy and positive coping skills. Attends court with clients on a weekly basis and responds immediately to crisis situations with FFACT clients as necessary. Responsible for rotating on-call phone shifts as assigned.

Essential Functions / Competencies:

Provides effective clinical case management services to improve FFACT clients' ability to live successfully in the community.

• Performs on-going clinically appropriate assessments of consumers.
• Develops, with consumer voice, the goals to be addressed in individual treatment plans, tailored care plans, and crisis plans, in accordance with the appropriate model of care.
• Provides behavioral counseling, crisis and stabilization services to consumers.
• Maintains professional clinical boundaries with consumers.
• Provides wrap-around case management and referrals as clinically indicated.
• Provides advocacy with the court system, the jail, and other community supports as needed.
• Maintains clinical competency and resource knowledge required to meet changing consumer, community, and industry trends.
• Completes written reports for the court and attend scheduled court review hearings with clients on a weekly basis.
• Attends treatment planning meetings and daily team meetings.
• Assures confidentiality is always maintained.

Completes clinical documentation in a timely, accurate manner.

• Develops individualized Recovery Plans with each client, including measurable goals and objectives for recovery and wellness, with a focus on reducing recidivism.
• Reviews and updates Recovery Plans with each client as frequently as needed, but at a minimum every 180 days.
• If a Crisis Plan is needed, formulates it with the client, addressing all required elements.
• Completes Discharge Summaries in a timely manner, as clinically appropriate.

Completes progress notes on time for each service providing a clear, concise description of the client's progress towards treatment goals, being sure to document any risk concerns.

• Current YTD progress note compliance percentage (will be calculated for PR).
• Progress notes routinely meet medical necessity requirements.

Provides Secondary and/or Optional Therapist functions effectively.

• Accompanies and supports co-workers on outreaches.
• Provides effective crisis and stabilization services as needed.
• Develops and/or facilitates effective groups.
• Serves on and contributes to department or agency committees as needed.
• Attends all Program and Agency mandated trainings and meetings.

MA Level therapists may be trained and scheduled to provide intake assessments.

Completes administrative documentation in a timely and accurate manner.

• Completes and submits Time Sheets, Time-Off Requests, Mileage Reimbursement forms, etc. accurately and on time.
• Provides all required annual documentation to Human Potena3Q1 and completes all required Relias Learning training in a timely manner.

General Functions / Competencies:

The following General Competency Expectations promote Trauma Informed Care by empowering others, helping to create an environment which is physically and psychologically safe, and by modeling and encouraging cultural sensitivity in the workplace. Trauma Informed Care principals can be addressed in any of the general competencies below.

• Customer Service - Demonstrates a positive attitude and efforts toward meeting the needs of internal and external customers.
• Communication - Uses English effectively to send and receive messages, oral and written, in a clear, positive, prompt, and appropriate manner.
• Teamwork - Demonstrates positive cooperation toward co-workers, supervisors, and organization goals.
• Dependability - Demonstrates good reliability in attendance, in meeting work deadlines, and in performing tasks.
• Adaptability - Demonstrates flexibility in responding to change and in working with diverse groups and individuals.
• Accountability - Holds self accountable to accomplish desired and required outcomes; carries out necessary actions and tasks, actively and positively communicates with all individuals and groups within and external to Greater Lakes. Provides a model of leadership and responsibility to those supervised, all customers and colleagues.
• Mission focused - Demonstrates behaviors &/or practices that help to promote the values of Multicare.

Job Scope: Clinicians work semi-independently managing a caseload of consumers in a highly competent and professional manner. Work involves a significant variety of non-routine tasks of moderate complexity which are guided by formal policies and general procedures. While this position has limited direct budgetary accountability, errors in work can have significant impact on customer service, clinical outcomes, and liability implications.

Communication / Customer Contacts: This position involves a high frequency of communication, in various forms, verbal and written, with clients, other staff, and community partners. Must be able to successfully navigate different systems and partners, with the goal of promoting success for FFACT clients. Must also abide by all confidentiality laws and pertinent codes of conduct.

Knowledge and Skills: A knowledge and understanding of mental disorders; familiarity with the DSM-V (and competency in accurate diagnoses for MA Therapist); knowledge of the major components of a mental status examination and competency in performing on-going assessments; ability to implement a continuum of care for consumers based on consumer need and level of functioning; ability to develop and implement treatment plans; a basic knowledge of psychotropic medications with the ability to recognize side-effects; sound clinical skills and a high degree of professionalism; a basic awareness of substance abuse/dependence issues; a thorough knowledge of community resources and the ability to develop appropriate links for consumers; well-developed skills in managing time, priorities, and paperwork; a sensitive perception of the needs of individuals with disabilities; a keen understanding of the importance of clear, professional boundaries, and maintenance of such; possession of proven teamwork skills; excellent written and oral communication skills; and demonstration of good common sense. The ability to work effectively in a team environment and to collaborate effectively with external partners is an absolute must.

Job Conditions Must be able and willing to drive a car both in cities and on highways ; possess a good driving record; be able to work both in and out of the office and go into consumers' residences, which may require climbing stairs and walking on uneven terrain.

FTE: Full Time 1.0, Shift: Day Shift, Schedule: M-F (potential for Sun-Th or Tu-Sat)

Position Summary

The Mental Health Therapist is a vital role at MultiCare, responsible for the delivery of clinical counseling and case management services. From patient advocacy to therapeutic interventions, this position will offer you dynamic engagements in your daily work functions.

Responsibilities:

• You will provide person-centered counseling, advocacy and case management for patients

• You will develop treatment plans which clearly identify the patient's voice, treatment strategies, and specific outcome measures

• You will meet agency documentation standards

• You will meet authorization requirements of contracts

• You will strategically tailor effective clinical/case management services to meet diverse patient needs

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a behavioral health related field required; Master's degree preferred

• Washington State Counselor Agency Affiliated Registered (ACCR ) credential must be applied for within thirty (30) days of hire. Employees may work while the application is pending for up to one hundred twenty (120) days, unless a higher credential is already held: Counselor Agency Affiliated Certified, Counselor Agency Affiliated Licensed, Mental Health Counselor Assoc (LMHCA), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Marriage & Family Therap Assoc (LMFTA), Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT), SW Associate Advanced License (LSWAA), SW Advanced Lic (LASW), SW Assoc Independent Clinical Lic (LSWAIC), SW Independent Clinical Lic (LICSW)

• Drivers License/Abstract

• Previous experience providing mental health counseling services preferred

About Greater Lakes Mental Health

Greater Lakes Mental Health is part of MultiCare's Behavioral Health Network, serving more than 10,000 individuals across Pierce County each year. Providing mental health and substance use disorder treatment for adults, children and families with Medicaid coverage, Greater Lakes operates six convenient locations, including a 16-bed inpatient facility for voluntary and involuntary care. With experienced teams and robust training, caregivers help deliver recovery-oriented, trauma-informed care.

Why MultiCare?

Rooted in the local community

Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years.

Growth and education

Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in you.

Well-being and support

Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared in your work and life.

Living our values

Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other.

Belonging for all

Resource Groups and outreach programs help ensure every team member feels safe, seen, heard and valued.

Pacific Northwest lifestyle

Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life.

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 $30.40 - $43.75 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) 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.