Child and Family Counselor

Catholic Charities Serving Central Washington•Yakima, WA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Provides clinical mental health services to children and families in an outpatient community mental health clinic, client homes, or community-based locations such as schools. Responsibilities include case management and assisting with mental health treatment services such as intakes, diagnosis, and therapy under the supervision of an appropriately credentialed supervisor.

Requirements

Standing, walking, bending, lifting or performing other work requiring low physical exertion, talking and hearing on a regular basis
Ability to drive with adequate vision
Bachelor’s degree in a social science
Currently enrolled in a master’s degree in an accredited program in social work, counseling, marriage & family therapy or closely related field
Prior experience working with children, families, and adults in a professional outpatient setting preferred
Operate from a strengths-based perspective
Strong clinical assessment skills and knowledge
Good verbal and written communication skills and excellent documentation skills
Ability to provide service in a culturally sensitive manner
Ability to work independently and as a team member
Ability to work in a collaborative manner with referral sources
Ability to represent the agency in a professional manner within the community
Registered Agency Affiliated Counselor (RAAC) or Certified Agency Affiliated Counselor (CAAC) credential with Washington State Department of Health
Valid Washington State driver’s license and agency minimum required liability insurance for WA State
Must be deemed insurable as determined by Catholic Charities’ liability insurance provider
Being cleared by criminal background check and fingerprinting when required

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English & Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

Provide culturally sensitive treatment to children, families, and adults using Evidence Based Practices
Complete required documentation within the identified timeframes
Assist in the development of clinical treatment plans which focus on client strengths, culture, needs, and goals within the briefest time frame for successful achievement.
Maintain encounters/productivity of 60% of reportable/billable services
Participate in ongoing Continuous Quality Improvement to ensure that services provided demonstrate best practice standards and meet all contractual requirements
Actively participate in individual and group supervision, clinical staff meetings, and other multi-disciplinary meetings
Staff cases which require specialist consultations and psychiatric consultation as required
Coordinate client treatment with schools, physicians, and other community resources and make referrals to community services whenever necessary
Observe confidentiality in all related program functions with staff and families
Establish and maintain working relationships with other community mental health providers, primary care, and other referral sources
Provide routine services and on-call coverage outside of standard business hours if required by assigned program or team
Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

13 paid holidays
12 days of vacation
12 days of sick leave per year
Health insurance including medical & prescription coverage
Optional dental and vision insurance plans
Retirement 403(b) Plan: employee contributions commence upon employment; Catholic Charities contributes 2% of monthly income and matches up to 4% of employee contributions following 6 months of employment
Basic Life Insurance paid 100% by Catholic Charities
Flexible Spending Account eligibility following 6 months of employment
Education Assistance Program reimbursing up to $5,250 per year for approved continuing education after 6 months of employment
Additional voluntary insurances including supplemental life, accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D), critical illness, long term disability, accident, and ID theft
Employee Assistance Program includes 3 counseling sessions per year, legal consultations, financial coaching, and other wellbeing tools
Annual longevity awards begin at 5 years of employment