SIGNING BONIS $3000
About Us:
As a non-profit organization, Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care is dedicated to serving our community by offering a wide range of mental health services, from inpatient to outpatient care. We believe that our employees are our greatest asset, and we are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment. Join us in making a difference every day
Role Overview:
Kent is seeking a clinician to join our diverse and fun team to work with children, youth, and families both in the office and in the Kent School District. The clinician will provide clinical and case management mental health services by utilizing evidence-based practices and brief interventions. Applicants are expected to communicate with their clients, families, and school officials about ongoing treatment and work collaboratively to ensure that client needs are being addressed. The clinician will be responsible for maintaining strong partnerships with schools and other community partners. This position requires the ability to be flexible to school and clinic scheduling needs and a passion for serving youth ages 5-19.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide direct clinical mental health services to clients including intake assessment, individual, family, brief interventions, group psychotherapy, and case management services.
* Timely completion of paperwork including intakes, treatment plans, 180-day review updates, and progress notes as required by WAC, Medicaid, Medicare, and other contracts.
* Provides Crisis Management Services.
* Work in collaboration with the treatment and/or wraparound team and effectively collaborate with service systems and client support networks
* Performs real world problem solving with the client, which may require the clinician to work in the office as well as in the community field to engage clients in services. This may include but is not limited to clients' homes, hospitals, schools, and shelters.
* Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
What We're Looking For:
* MA degree in Behavioral Sciences.
* Licensed or Associate Mental Health Counselor (LMHC/A), Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT/A) or Social Worker (LICSW/A).
* Registration with the State of Washington and eligible for Licensure, if not already Licensed
* Experience providing services in a school setting
* Experience working with children and families
* In depth knowledge of human growth and development, individual and group behavior, emotion dysfunction including sexual, physical and emotional abuse, and principles and techniques for intervention including diagnostic, clinical, case management, and other necessary therapeutic skills
* Pass required background check
* Bilingual applicants strongly encouraged to apply
Why Join Us?
* Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package to include medical, dental, vision and 403(b).
* 21 days of PTO, plus 11 Paid Holidays
* $450/year for training/professional development
* Free Supervision Hours towards Washington State Licensure
* Potential participation Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
* Opportunities for professional growth and development.
* A positive and collaborative work environment.
* A chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our employees/clients.
How to Apply:
If you are ready to take the next step in your career and join a company that values your contributions, we would love to hear from you
Please submit your resume (cover letter optional) detailing your relevant experience and why you are the perfect fit for this role.
Join us at Valley Cities and be part of a team that is dedicated to making a difference every day. We look forward to welcoming you on board
Schedule:
For a Clinician Child Focused at Valley Cities Behavioral Health, the position is dynamic, providing opportunities for those who thrive in an ever-evolving environment. Discussion of schedules is encouraged during the interview process from both candidate and hiring manager.
We are dedicated to Equal Opportunity Employment & embrace the contributions of a diverse and inclusive workforce. Valley Cities Counseling and Consultation is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans and does not unlawfully discriminate under federal, state, or local laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status.
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.