Adult Services Clinician

Sound•Seattle, WA

2d•$31 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

The Adult Services Clinician provides intensive outpatient services to a small cohort of older adolescents aged 18 to 25 and adult mental health clients. Services may be time-limited or longer-term and are delivered through an outcome-oriented treatment plan within a managed care framework, with periodic reviews of service appropriateness and intensity. The role includes intensive case management, outreach, and client engagement. The clinician participates in treatment planning and reviews, documents clinical services, and collaborates with primary care physicians, DCYF, inpatient and residential mental health facilities, and other adult-serving agencies to develop comprehensive plans for clients with significant mental health needs in the community. Case management involves coordination and consultation with service providers and community resources, as well as referrals to help meet clients’ needs. The position is based on-site at Sound’s Capitol Hill clinic in Seattle, Washington.

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 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 the principles of individual therapy, group therapy, and/or case management.
Strong working knowledge of King County mental and behavioral health and support resources, and familiarity with state and local health delivery systems, funding principles, and clinical service mandates.
Understand behavioral health recovery concepts and apply them as appropriate.
Ability to learn new tasks and skills quickly, prioritize and manage multiple tasks, and manage crises.
Ability to appreciate and work well with a complex and diverse population.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of one year of clinical experience as a clinician or case manager.
Demonstrated skills in clinical assessment and treatment planning.

Responsibilities

Provide direct services and 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 at community locations to engage clients in care.
Meet County and State service-intensity expectations.
Prepare reports, summaries, and progress notes and incorporate them into clinical records.
Consult and liaise with agencies and resources on behalf of clients.
Help clients remain stable in the community and reduce use of hospitals or involuntary treatment services.
Monitor medication regimes 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.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance; Sound pays 100% of premiums for team member and child coverage to age 26, depending on plan selected. Spouse or domestic partner coverage is available at the team member’s cost.
Life insurance equal to 2x annual salary plus an additional $25,000, paid by Sound.
Long-term disability insurance at 60% of monthly salary, paid by Sound.
Retirement plan contribution of 3% from Sound, with the team member 100% vested.
401(k) plan with pre-tax and/or Roth contributions available.
Health Savings Account contributions of $1,133.33 for individual coverage or $2,266.67 for family coverage for eligible team members, prorated for new hires in their first year.
Flexible Spending Accounts for health care and dependent day care costs.
Employee Assistance Plan.
18 vacation days per year, increasing with years of service.
9 holidays per year.
12 sick leave days per year.
Bereavement leave for death in the family.
Free parking at all Sound sites.
Free in-house professional training, plus $400 annually and 3 paid days for approved off-site training.
Service awards at 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, and 40 years of service.