Co-occurring Use Disorder Specialist - PACT

MultiCare Health System • Puyallup, WA

46d • $30 - $43

About The Position

You Belong Here. At MultiCare, we strive to offer a true sense of belonging for all our employees. Across our health care network, you will find a dynamic range of meaningful careers, opportunities for growth, safe workplaces, and flexible schedules. We are connected by our mission - partnering and healing for a healthy future - and dedicated to the health and well-being of the communities we serve. FTE: 1.0, Shift: Day, Schedule: 4 days, 10 hours Pact (Program for Assertive Community Treatment) is an intensive and highly integrated approach for community mental health service delivery. The multidisciplinary team shares a caseload of individuals who experience symptoms of the most serious forms of mental illness, predominantly but not exclusively the schizophrenia spectrum disorders. Many individuals also experience substance abuse, victimization and trauma, psychiatric hospitalizations, arrests and incarceration, homelessness, and additional significant challenges. The symptoms and complications of mental illnesses lead to serious functioning difficulties in several areas of life, often including work, social relationships, residential independence, money management, and physical health and wellness. The Mental Health Therapist is a vital role at MultiCare, responsible for the delivery of clinical counseling and case management services. From patient advocacy to therapeutic interventions, this position will offer you dynamic engagements in your daily work functions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a behavioral health related field required; Master's degree preferred
• Must be eligible and apply for a Washington State Agency Affiliated Counselor within 30 days and obtain within 90 days of placement in job, unless a higher credential is held
• Current Washington state driver's license or obtained within 30-days of relocating to Washington
• Previous experience providing mental health counseling services preferred
• Depending on assigned area, proof of a safe driving record (which meets established MultiCare Standards) obtained by a motor vehicle report from the appropriate state may be required

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team including mental health professionals, nurses, prescribers, peer counselors, SUD specialists, and vocational staff.
• Deliver recovery-oriented services such as case management, treatment planning, resource assistance, crisis intervention, and group/individual services.
• Assist clients in identifying and accessing resources and collaborate with community resources on behalf of clients.
• Assist clients in the development of healthy coping mechanisms in individual or group settings.
• Conduct risk assessments, develop and implement safety plans, and provide crisis intervention and stabilization services as needed, including facilitating access to inpatient facilities for behavioral health care.
• Provide ongoing support to clients in their homes and community environments.
• Participate in the 24/7 on-call rotation and deliver after-hours support as needed.
• This position requires regular driving and mobility in community settings.
• You will provide person-centered counseling, advocacy and case management for patients
• You will develop treatment plans which clearly identify the patient's voice, treatment strategies, and specific outcome measures
• You will meet agency documentation standards
• You will meet authorization requirements of contracts
• You will strategically tailor effective clinical/case management services to meet diverse patient needs

Benefits

• We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off.
• As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position.
• The pay scale is $30.10 - $43.32 USD.
• However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education.
• If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant's years of experience align.
• Associated benefit information can be viewed here.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees