Clinician III

Compass Health Network • Bellingham, WA

302d • $33 - $48

About The Position

Compass Health is currently looking for a Mental Health Counselor to join the Adult Outpatient program in Bellingham! The Clinician III works in conjunction with the Program Manager to ensure that clinicians have appropriate supervision and that clients receive high quality clinical care. This position provides a range of clinically indicated services including but not limited to individual psychotherapy, group therapy, family therapy, and case management services for adults/older adults with behavioral health conditions. This position is responsible for assessing client functioning and needs and partnering with the client to develop an individually tailored care plan designated to promote recovery. This position will also provide clinical supervision to MA or BA level clinicians and/or interns and provide crisis coverage as needed. Complies with all accurate and appropriate charting, coding, and billing procedures as required by the regulatory organizations. Documents delivery of services in the medical record. Completes all paperwork to agency standard and within required timelines. Meets or exceeds service hour expectations and/or response time expectations established by the agency. Develops expertise in Evidence-Based Practices, serious behavioral health disorders, and local community resources, and shares this expertise with other staff. Completes client assessments in accordance with the DSM and other external and internal requirements. Accepts primary responsibility for the treatment of a caseload of clients. Establishes a treatment plan and goals with client and evaluates progress throughout treatment. Routinely assesses for risk issues including danger to self and others, and develops plans with client to mitigate those risks. Provides individual psychotherapy and other medically necessary behavioral health services to adults/older adults. Whenever possible, treatment approaches employing Evidence-Based Practices will be used.

Requirements

• MA/MS/MSW Degree in a Behavioral Science related field.
• Current Washington State Licensure or equivalent in Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, or Mental Health Counseling.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with Evidence-Based Practices, or interest and ability to learn.
• Washington State Approved Supervisor Training must be completed prior to providing clinical supervision.
• Valid Washington State Driver's License including vehicle and appropriate insurance, if applicable.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to work effectively with individuals with complex needs and multi-system involvement.
• Ability to maintain a positive, solution-focused demeanor when responding to conflicts or problems.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and the ability to multitask within a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
• General computer proficiency, including the ability to utilize electronic medical record systems.
• Ability to pass pre-employment criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual psychotherapy, group therapy, family therapy, and case management services for adults/older adults with behavioral health conditions.
• Assess client functioning and needs, and develop an individually tailored care plan.
• Provide clinical supervision to MA or BA level clinicians and/or interns.
• Provide crisis coverage as needed.
• Comply with charting, coding, and billing procedures.
• Document delivery of services in the medical record.
• Meet or exceed service hour expectations.
• Develop expertise in Evidence-Based Practices and share with staff.
• Complete client assessments in accordance with the DSM.
• Establish treatment plans and evaluate progress throughout treatment.
• Assess for risk issues and develop mitigation plans.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance at NO COST to full-time employees.
• 16 days of vacation the first year.
• 12 sick days including an additional wellness day.
• 13 paid holidays - 11 traditional holidays, plus 2 you choose.
• $300 in professional funds per year.
• Up to 5 days paid education leave.
• 403(b) retirement plan with up to 2% company match after the first year.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Over 45 paid days off in your first year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Master's degree