Overview
Full-time position (37.5 hours per week)
Pay starting at $36.50 - $41.98 / hour DOE
With COMPETITIVE BENEFITS INCLUDING:
- Generous PTO: Paid Sick Time, Paid Vacation (15 days for F/T Employees), 11.5 Agency Paid Holidays, plus 2 Personal Holidays
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life/AD&D and Long-Term Disability
- Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account
- 403(b) Retirement Plan and Employer Contribution Pension Plan
- 2% Annual Longevity Increase
- Employee Assistance Program
Compensation is set by agreed to language in the Collective Bargaining Agreement between CCSNW & SEIU 1199NW and determined based on experience.
Position DescriptionThe Therapist is in a professional position providing intensive, community-based therapeutic services to children, youth and families with serious mental health needs. The Therapist will utilize the Wraparound process to increase safety, stabilize placement and support individuals/families in meeting their identified needs by building a team of natural and formal supports. The Therapist will participate as a clinical team member, learning and practicing Wraparound principles and processes. The Therapist will participate in crisis management and the on-call rotation.
Responsibilities
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Team Membership:
- Work cooperatively with internal and external teams.
- Actively engage in consultation and supervision.
- Model dignity and respect for others in all aspects of work.
Direct Therapeutic Service:
- Provide diagnostic assessment (as qualified).
- Provide ongoing assessment of client’s strengths and needs.
- Use appropriate therapeutic modalities to build on strengths and attend to client’s needs, including individual and family therapy.
- Participate in developing and implementing individualized service plan.
- Provide therapeutic support/psychoeducation to families.
- Provide in-home therapeutic services as indicated in the Wraparound plan.
- Case management as needed.
Record Keeping:
- Complete all paperwork according to agency policy and contract requirements, to include progress reports, service tickets, service plans, scheduled reviews, etc.
- Learn and utilize Electronic Medical Records.
Crisis Management:
- Work with team to provide ongoing safety planning for clients and families.
- Share in on-call rotation for after-hours response to WISe program families.
- Participate if needed with hospitalization or crisis placement of clients.
Community Relations:
- Attend appropriate community-based networking meetings as requested.
- Seek out additional training and support as needed.
Access to and protection of PHI:
- Responsible for upholding a culture of privacy and security in highly confidential work environment (HIPAA covered entity service area).
- Complies with all CCSWW policies and procedures that involve access to and safeguarding of client Protected Health Information (all forms).
Qualifications
MINIMUM:
- Master's Degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology or related field.
- Willing/able to obtain a Counselor Agency Affiliated Registration with the Dept. of Health.
- Experience working with children and families in a clinical setting.
- Ability to work in home and community settings.
- Strengths-based orientation.
- Must have reliable transportation, valid driver’s license and current automobile insurance.
- Acceptable driving record (Driving Abstract-Full driving record required).
- Support and uphold the mission, beliefs and values of Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services.
- Support and contribute to a creative, collaborative and respectful environment that promotes teamwork.
- Demonstrates the necessary attitudes, knowledge and skills to deliver culturally competent services and work effectively in multi-cultural situations.
- Criminal History Background Checks are required prior to employment.
PREFERRED:
- Current WA State DOH licensure or Associate Licensure: Social Worker, Mental Health Counselor, or Marriage & Family Counselor (WAC 246-809).
- 1-year relevant experience working with children and families in a clinical/mental health setting.
- Qualified Mental Health Professional.
- Children’s Mental Health Specialist.
- Bilingual – Spanish Speaking.
- Training and/or experience in Family Therapy.
- Training or experience in the Wraparound process.
