Bellingham

Work 3- 12's

SUMMARY

The Clinician I provides direct, supportive, and brief coordination of crisis interventions, and assists clients with enrollment in outpatient services when necessary to achieve the highest level of independence and stability possible in their community. Services delivered are recovery-focused and include but are not limited to crisis interventions, case management & treatment planning, identification and development of natural supports, advocacy, service monitoring and follow-up, collaboration with natural supports and other providers. The Clinician I is responsible for assessing client functioning and needs and partnering with the client to develop an individually tailored care plan designed to promote recovery. The Clinician I provides back up to other team members as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following, other duties may be assigned

• Behaves in an ethical and professional manner consistent with agency policy, state law, and licensing entities if applicable.
• Complies with all accurate and appropriate charting, coding, and billing procedures as required by the regulatory organizations.
• Document’s delivery of services in the medical record. Completes all paperwork to agency standard and within required timelines.
• Meets or exceeds service hour expectations established by the agency.
• Accepts primary responsibility for the brief inventions with crisis clients as identified
• Establishes a treatment plan and goals with client and evaluates progress throughout brief crisis inventions.
• Routinely assesses for risk issues including danger to self or others and develops plans with client to mitigate those risks.
• Provides a range of medically necessary clinical interventions, including but not limited to behavioral health counseling and case management services, to adults/older adults/youth. Whenever possible, treatment approaches employing Evidence-Based Practices will be used.
• Provides group patient education including planning, implementing, and facilitating groups for identified clients.
• Works collaboratively and coordinates with psychiatric services, emergency services, outpatient services, other treatment team members, etc.
• Coordinates services with community agencies (e.g., DSHS, DDD, Courts, etc.) and works in context of a crisis team as needed and appropriate.
• Makes appropriate referrals for auxiliary services such as drug and alcohol services when clinically indicated.
• Coordinates care with primary care and collaborating professionals from other systems as well as natural supports as appropriate.
• Participates in regularly scheduled supervision and team meetings.
• Remains compliant with required trainings and certifications.
• Understands and practices safekeeping of client protected health information per Compass Health’s HIPAA and other agency policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates respect for diversity and a commitment to developing multicultural competency and sensitivity.
• Demonstrates commitment to Compass Health’s Strategic Intention, core Values and Core Competencies.

PROGRAM SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides crisis invention & prevention services to persons with severe and persistent behavioral health disorders with complex needs, diverse diagnoses, and multi-system involvement.
• Provides outreach to client homes and facilities relevant to client care including hospitals, jails, medical facilities, and community organizations.

• Provides resource outreach support to client (s), and crisis team members.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE / CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSES

• BA/BS/BSW 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.
• Valid Washington State Driver’s License including vehicle and appropriate insurance, if applicable.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES

• Ability to be adaptable with schedule as necessary to support clients and team members.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals with complex needs and multi-system involvement.
• Ability to maintain a positive, solution-focused demeanor when responding to conflicts or problems.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and the ability to multitask within a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
• General computer proficiency, including the ability to utilize electronic medical record systems.
• Ability to pass pre-employment criminal background check, which may or may not include an additional search by DSHS.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

The employee will be working in a clinical office environment and will provide outreach to community settings as needed, which could include client homes, hospitals, medical facilities, schools, jails, community organizations, etc. While performing the duties of this job, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, and use close vision. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job in the work environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The organization you will be a part of

Compass Health is the region’s largest private, non-profit organization providing mental health and substance use services in Snohomish, Skagit, Island, San Juan, 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

Position: Clinician I
Program: 500-21360 – Emergency Services
Location: Bellingham
Hours: Full-Time Thursday - Saturday, 1000-2200 SHIFT CLIN I-4
Wage:$25.27-$38.14/hr DOE