Adult Services Behavioral Health Clinician - Near Downtown Seattle

Sound•Seattle, WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

SOUND Behavioral Health is seeking an Adult Services Clinician for its Belltown clinic near downtown Seattle, WA. The role offers a supportive work environment, abundant supervision, and opportunities for professional growth. The clinician will focus on helping clients understand their behaviors, teaching them to change responses to unfavorable situations, and assisting them in developing healthier coping mechanisms. Compassion, patience, and understanding are key values, along with a commitment to Diversity, Equity, Justice, and Inclusion.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or a counseling-related field required.
Must obtain and maintain a Washington State Agency Affiliated Counselor (AAC) credential through the Washington State Department of Health as required under RCW 18.19 – Counselors.
Must pass a criminal background check.
Communicate effectively with clients, colleagues, and community partners in person by telephone, and through virtual platforms.
Hear and understand conversations in person and over the phone in office and community settings.
Read and interpret written materials, clinical documentation, policies, and electronic health records.
Observe and assess client behavior, emotional state, and environmental safety cues during clinical interactions.
Use visual acuity to review documentation, reports, and electronic systems.
Sit for extended periods while completing documentation, virtual meetings, and computer-based work.
Frequently use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, phone, and other office equipment.
Occasionally stand, walk, bend, or reach while interacting with clients or retrieving files or materials.
Travel within the community as required to meet with clients, attend meetings, or conduct outreach.
Lift or move items such as files, laptops, or office materials (typically up to 10–20 pounds).
Maintain the ability to engage clients in both office and community-based environments.
Maintain concentration and attention to detail while documenting clinical services and reviewing records.
Analyze complex client situations and apply clinical judgment in accordance with professional standards and organizational policies.
Manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and priorities in a fast-paced clinical environment.
Demonstrate emotional regulation and professionalism when working with individuals experiencing behavioral health crises or distress.
Exercise sound decision-making and problem-solving skills in both routine and urgent situations.
Maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements including HIPAA.
Adapt to changing client needs, program requirements, and organizational priorities.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of one year of clinical experience as a clinician or case manager and demonstrated skills in clinical assessment and treatment plans, preferred.
Possesses excellent judgment, effective communication, and strong collaboration skills.
Understands the principles of individual therapy, group therapy, and/or case management approach to providing services.
Possesses strong working knowledge of the physical and/or behavioral health and support resources of King County and is familiar with state and local health delivery systems, including knowledge of various funding principles and clinical services mandates.
Understands recovery concepts in behavioral health; synthesizes and applies, as appropriate to their work at Sound.
Ability to learn new tasks and skills quickly, and to manage and prioritize multiple tasks, while simultaneously managing crises.
Able to demonstrate the capacity to appreciate and work well with the complex and diverse population.

Responsibilities

Providing a range of intensive outpatient services to an assigned group serving the overall adult population.
Performing intensive case management services with outreach and engagement services.
Developing outcome-oriented treatment plans within a managed care framework, including periodic reviews for appropriateness and intensity.
Participating actively in the treatment planning and review process, including supporting documentation of clinical services performed.
Working with primary care physicians, DSHS programs, inpatient facilities, mental health residential facilities, and other adult servicing agencies to develop comprehensive treatment plans for clients with significant behavioral health problems.
Coordinating and consulting with other service providers and community resources, and making referrals to facilitate meeting clients' needs.
Provides direct services and/or internal and external organization referrals for clients.
Develops treatment plans and maintains accurate and timely clinical records according to organization policy.
Performs outreaches/services to community locations to engage clients in care.
To comply with County and State standards there will be service intensity expectations.
Prepares necessary reports, summaries and progress notes, and incorporates into clinical records.
Performs consultations and liaison duties with other agencies and resources on behalf of the client.
Assists clients to remain stable in the community, thereby reducing the use of hospitals or involuntary treatment services.
Monitor medication regimes and treatment compliance.
Monitor utilization of services and the success of outcome measures.
Participates in team member meetings, consultations, case presentations and in service training.
Participates in ongoing program development and assessment.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance: Premium 100% paid by Sound for team member and child coverage to age 26, depending on plan selected. Spouse/Domestic Partner coverage available at team member’s cost.
Life Insurance (2x annual salary + additional $25,000): paid by Sound
Long Term Disability Insurance (60% monthly salary): paid by Sound
Retirement Plan: Sound contributes 3% to team member’s plan; team member is 100% vested.
Retirement Plan - 401(k) Plan, pre-tax and/or Roth: team member may contribute to their own plan.
Health Savings Account: Sound contributes $1,133.33 (individual) or $2,266.67 (family) for eligible team members, pro-rated for new hires in first year.
Flexible Spending Accounts: for health care and dependent day care costs (pre-tax)
EAP: Employee Assistance Plan
Vacation: 18 days per year, increasing with years of service
Holidays : 9 days per year
Sick Leave: 12 days per year
Bereavement Leave : for death in the family
Parking: Free at all Sound sites
Training: Free in-house professional training and $400 annually + 3 paid days off-site training
Service Award: at 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35 & 40 years of service