Clinician II / III

Edmonds, WA

Compass Health is currently looking for a Clinician II / Clinician III for our Residential Treatment Facility (RTF) in Edmonds!

Our Residential Treatment Facilities (RTFs) serve adults age 18 and over diagnosed with severe and persistent psychiatric disorders. Services include assessment, psychiatric evaluation, medication monitoring, case management, counseling, groups, mental health education, crisis resolution, and skills training regarding activities of daily living. The program focuses on helping residents reach increasing levels of recovery in order to successfully transition back into the community.

What you will be performing

The Clinician II provides supportive counseling, crisis intervention and case management services to residents. This position is responsible for assessing client functioning and needs, and partnering with the client and treatment team to develop an individually tailored care plan designed to promote recovery.

• Complies with all accurate and appropriate charting, coding, and billing procedures as required by the regulatory organizations.
• Documents delivery of services in the medical record. Completes all paperwork to agency standard and within required timelines.
• Completes client assessments in accordance with the DSM and other external and internal requirements, and as qualifications allow.
• Establishes a treatment plan and goals with client and Mental Health Technician and evaluates progress throughout treatment.
• Routinely assesses for risk issues including danger to self and others, and develops plans with client to mitigate those risks.
• Provides individual psychotherapy and other medically necessary behavioral health services to adults/older adults. Whenever possible, treatment approaches employing Evidence-Based Practices will be used.
• Provides group therapy including planning, implementing, and facilitating groups for identified clients.
• Monitors compliance with court orders as needed: delivers services as stated in the order, seeks extensions when indicated, and completes all required documentation.
• Works collaboratively and coordinates with psychiatric services, emergency services, other treatment team members, etc.

The Clinician III works in conjunction with the Program Manager to ensure that staff of the Residential Treatment Facilities (RTF) have appropriate supervision and that clients receive high quality clinical care. This position provides a range of clinically indicated services including but not limited to individual psychotherapy, group therapy, family therapy, and case management services for adults/older adults with behavioral health conditions. This position is responsible for assessing client functioning and needs, and partnering with the client and the care team to develop an individually tailored care plan designated to promote recovery. This position is responsible for ensuring consistent and appropriate clinical programming at the RTFs. This position will also provide clinical supervision to mental health technicians and/or interns as needed.

What you will bring with you

Clinician II:

• MA/MS/MSW Degree in a Behavioral Science related field.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with Evidence-Based Practices, or interest and ability to learn.
• Individuals who do not already hold a license or associate license through the Washington State Department of Health must submit Agency Affiliated Counselor application upon hire and be approved by the DOH.
• Current First Aid & CPR certification and Food Handlers permit, or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Valid Washington State Driver's License required including vehicle and appropriate insurance, if applicable.

Clinician III:

• MA/MS/MSW Degree in a Behavioral Science related field.
• Current Washington State Li-censure or equivalent in Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, or Mental Health Counseling required.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with Evidence-Based Practices, or interest and ability to learn.
• Washington State Approved Supervisor Training must be completed prior to providing clinical supervision.
• Valid Washington State Driver’s License including vehicle and appropriate insurance, if applicable.
• Ability to pass pre-employment criminal background check, which may or may not include an additional search by DSHS.

What we offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance at NO COST to full time employees
• 16 days of vacation the first year
• 12 sick days including an additional wellness day
• 13 paid holidays – 11 traditional holidays, plus 2 you choose
• $300 in professional funds per year
• Up to 5 days paid education leave
• 403(b) retirement plan with up to 2% company match after the first year
• Automatic additional pay raises when you have your 1^st and 3^rd anniversary with Compass
• Mileage reimbursement
• Supervision hours towards licensure
• And much, much more!!!

This totals over 45 paid days off in your first year!

Who we are
Compass Health is the region’s largest private, non-profit organization providing mental health and chemical dependency services in Island, San Juan, Skagit, Snohomish, and Whatcom counties of Western Washington. We provide quality creative services to children, families, and adults in a variety of outpatient, residential and inpatient settings. We have been serving our clients and our communities for over 110 years, though our commitment to care doesn’t stop with our clients as we take pride in offering our employees the opportunity to work in a culture that promotes learning, growth, and advancement. We maintain a focus on employee satisfaction and work/life balance, which includes competitive compensation and benefits programs. Please visit our website for more information: www.compasshealth.org.

Compass Health promotes equal treatment and equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, marital status, sexual minority status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification

POSITION SUMMARY:

Job Title: Clinician II/Clinician III
Program: 350-52250
Location: Edmonds
Hours: 20 hours/week
Wage:

Clinician II:

$23.58-$40.27/hr DOE **Licensed wage scale - $26.40-$40.27hr DOE

Clinician III:

$27.78- $43.91/hr DOE

KEYWORDS: Mental Health Counselor, Mental Health Therapist, Child and Family Counselor, Child and Family Therapist, LMHC / LMHCA, LMFT / LMFTA, MSW / LICSW / LSWAIC, Social Worker / LICSW / LSWAIC Supervision, LMHC / LMHCA Supervision