Adult Services Clinician

Sound • Seattle, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

SOUND Behavioral Health is hiring an Adult Services Clinician to provide intensive outpatient services to a small cohort of older adolescents aged 18 to 25 and adult mental health clients. The clinician provides intensive case management, outreach, and engagement, with interventions that may be time-limited or longer-term and are guided by outcome-oriented treatment plans within a managed care framework. The role includes participating in treatment planning and reviews and documenting clinical services.

The clinician works with primary care physicians, DCYF, inpatient and mental health residential facilities, adult-serving agencies, other service providers, and community resources to develop comprehensive treatment plans and coordinate referrals for clients with significant mental health needs. The position is based on-site at SOUND’s Capitol Hill clinic in Seattle, Washington, and follows a Monday–Friday schedule, with start times between 8:00 and 8:30 a.m. and end times between 4:30 and 5:00 p.m.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or a counseling-related field, with a strong emphasis on working with families and community agencies.
• Washington State driver’s license and an insurable driving record.
• Must be able to obtain a Washington State Agency Affiliated Counselor credential within the first 60 days of hire.
• Must pass a criminal background check.
• Understand principles of individual therapy, group therapy, and/or case management.
• Have working knowledge of mental and behavioral health and support resources in King County, and familiarity with state and local health delivery systems, funding principles, and clinical service mandates.
• Understand behavioral health recovery concepts and apply them appropriately.
• Ability to learn tasks and skills quickly, prioritize multiple tasks, and manage crises.
• Ability to work effectively with a complex and diverse population.
• Ability to sit at a desk and use office equipment, phones, and computer keyboards for four or more hours per day, and communicate by voice with vendors, team members, clients, and others in person and by phone.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of clinical experience as a clinician or case manager.
• Demonstrated skills in clinical assessment and treatment planning.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct services and make internal or external organizational referrals for clients.
• Develop treatment plans and maintain accurate, timely clinical records in accordance with organizational policy.
• Conduct outreach and provide services in community locations to engage clients in care.
• Prepare reports, summaries, and progress notes and incorporate them into clinical records.
• Consult and serve as a liaison with agencies and community resources on behalf of clients.
• Help clients remain stable in the community and reduce use of hospitals or involuntary treatment services.
• Monitor medication regimens and treatment compliance.
• Monitor service utilization and outcome measures.
• Participate in team meetings, consultations, case presentations, and in-service training.
• Participate in ongoing program development and assessment.
• Coordinate and consult with service providers and community resources, and make referrals to address clients’ needs.
• Work with primary care physicians, DCYF, inpatient and residential mental health facilities, and other adult-serving agencies to develop comprehensive treatment plans.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance; Sound pays 100% of premiums for team members and child coverage to age 26, depending on the selected plan.
• Life insurance paid by Sound, equal to two times annual salary plus an additional $25,000.
• Long-term disability insurance paid by Sound, covering 60% of monthly salary.
• Retirement plan contribution of 3% from Sound, with team members 100% vested.
• 401(k) plan with pre-tax and/or Roth contribution options.
• Health Savings Account contributions for eligible team members.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for health care and dependent day care costs.
• Employee Assistance Plan.
• 18 vacation days per year, increasing with years of service.
• Nine holidays per year.
• 12 sick leave days per year.
• Bereavement leave.
• Free parking at all Sound sites.
• Free in-house professional training and $400 annually plus three paid days for approved off-site training.
• Service awards at 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, and 40 years of service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level