Behavioral Health Clinician IV (BHC IV) (Mental Health Counselor)

Pioneer Human Services • Spokane, WA

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About The Position

Pioneer Human Services is seeking a Behavioral Health Clinician IV (BHC IV) to join their team. This role focuses on improving the lives of justice-involved individuals by providing counseling, case management, education, and community support services. Pioneer Human Services is a non-profit organization with over 60 years of experience and more than 35 locations across Washington state, dedicated to rehabilitation, reintegration, and redemption.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in mental health, behavioral health, or related human services field with curriculum related to counseling and psychology.
• Must possess current mental health clinical licensure (LMHC, LMFT, LASW, LICSW).
• 2 years’ experience post Master’s Degree in order to provide clinical supervision to interns.
• Must be able to obtain & maintain AAC credential within 60 days of hire – per WAC requirements.
• Must submit an AAC application in the initial 30 days of employment & complete any follow-up correspondence as requested by DOH to obtain approval.
• Employees who operate their own or PHS vehicles on PHS business, must have a safe driving record as defined by PHS.
• Employees who operate their own vehicle(s) on PHS business must carry auto liability insurance that complies with the requirements of PHS.

Nice To Haves

• Meets qualifications to be an Approved Supervisor in accordance with WAC 246-809-134.
• SUDP/SUDPT (dually credentialed).
• If designated by the work location, employee must have a valid driver’s license, personal auto insurance, and a driver's abstract/driving record acceptable to Pioneer’s auto insurance company.
• Employees must meet requirements of Pioneer’s approved driver policy and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provides evidence-based and research-supported mental health and psychosocial interventions through problem-solving, case management, and group facilitation in accordance with program policy and the clients’ Individual Service Plan.
• Diagnoses mental health conditions and/or substance use disorders in accordance with the most recently published Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (e.g., DSM-5) and ASAM requirements.
• Collaborates with other Pioneer behavioral healthcare providers and community partners based upon the clients’ Individual Service Plan.
• Provides behavioral health services based upon identified treatment needs specified in the clients’ Individual Service Plan and in accordance with employee’s education, training and certification.
• Complies with documentation and filing requirements according to applicable WACs, agency, and funder policies.
• Recognizes, respects, and maintains professional boundaries with clients.
• Develops and maintains working knowledge of community resources.
• Assists first responders as needed (i.e., police and medical personnel).
• May provide clinical supervision to mental health trainees, interns, and students in accordance with applicable WACs.
• Must be available to perform the essential functions of this job whenever scheduled to work.
• Attends shift/staff meetings and actively participates in planning, coordination and communication of all types, which will contribute to the delivery of quality professional services.
• Utilizes critical thinking and judgment to identify the most professional therapeutic reaction or intervention in client care.
• Documents observations in daily notes in accordance with program policy.
• Promotes and models teamwork and collaboration with coworkers.
• Ensures client and employee safety by maintaining, cleaning, and disposing of equipment and supplies according to policy and procedures.
• Maintains quality of care consistent with or exceeding standards set by federal, state, local, internal, and contract requirements.
• Assists in the development of treatment methodologies and educational offerings in accordance with client needs as determined by program leadership.
• Adheres to professional and ethical standards for behavioral health services.
• Retrieves client and program data as needed.
• Completes peer and supervise file audits to ensure accuracy and quality of documentation and services.
• Actively participates in agency supervision toward obtaining and maintaining licensure, in support of evidence-based practices, and in accordance with applicable WAC and RCW requirements.
• If applicable, provides clinical supervision in accordance with applicable WAC and RCW requirements.
• Obtains additional training required by applicable WACs and in accordance with annual training plan.
• For positions in 24-hour locations, obtains and maintains a valid Washington State Food Handler's permit within one week of hire.
• For positions in 24-hour locations, becomes CPR & First Aid certified within 90 days of hire (or as soon as possible) and maintains throughout employment.

Benefits

• Medical
• Flexible spending
• Dental
• Vision
• Life AD&D
• Disability
• Dependent Daycare Flexible Spending
• Tuition assistance (100% for bachelor's, 50% for graduate programs)
• Retirement plan (3.5% annual compensation contribution, plus 3.5% match for 6% individual contribution)
• Employee recognition programs
• Public transportation discount
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

What This Job Offers

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