Forensics Clinician - Behavioral Health

Sound•Seattle, WA

1d•$31 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

SOUND Behavioral Health is seeking an additional forensics clinician for its Capitol Hill team. This role is part of a specialized, multidisciplinary treatment team serving individuals transitioning out of incarceration, many of whom have co-occurring mental health and Substance Use Disorder (SUD) diagnoses. Services are client-centered and strengths-based, with the clinician working closely with the courts and probation system to ensure clients meet legal requirements. Community outreach to clients in their homes, hospitals, or jails is also a component of this role. The clinician will provide behavioral health treatment, life skills training, and assistance with housing, benefits, financial support, employment, primary care, and legal obligations. A key responsibility includes leading at least one group to support client recovery.

Requirements

At least a Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, criminal justice or a related field required.
At least one year of clinical experience as a clinician or case manager and demonstrated skills in clinical assessment and treatment plans, preferred.
Understands the principles of individual therapy, group therapy and/or case management approach to providing services.
Possesses strong working knowledge of the mental and/or behavioral health and support resources of King County, and is familiar with state and local health delivery systems, including knowledge of various funding principles and clinical services mandates.
Understands recovery concepts in behavioral health; synthesizes and applies, as appropriate to their work at Sound.
Ability to learn new tasks and skills quickly, and to manage and prioritize multiple tasks, while simultaneously managing crises.
Able to demonstrate the capacity to appreciate and work well with the complex and diverse population.
Must be able to obtain a WA State Agency Affiliated Counselor credential within the first 60 days of hire.
Washington State driver's license and insurable driving record required.
Must pass a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

Provides direct services and/or internal and external organization referrals for clients.
Develops treatment plans and maintains accurate and timely clinical records according to organization policy.
Prepares necessary reports, summaries and progress notes, and incorporates into clinical records.
Helps clients to build a better quality of life, and successful re-integration back into the community, including collaboration with their friends and families.
Provides ongoing coordination and professional relationship building with contacts both in and out of the mental health profession (probation officers, hospitals, jails, SPD, SSI, DSHS, and other community contacts).
Reports violations to probation departments in a timely manner.
Collaborates with probation and law enforcement for wraparound safety plans for the client.
Seeks supervisory input when needed and informing supervisor of any extraordinary events.
Provides outreach to prisons, jails and hospitals to provide services, as needed.
Assists client to remain stable in the community, thereby reducing the use of hospitals or involuntary treatment services.
Monitors medication schedule.
Monitors utilization of services and the success of outcome measures.
To comply with county and state standards there will be service intensity expectations for this position.
Participates in team member meetings, consultations, case presentations and in-service training.
Participates in ongoing program development and assessment.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance: Premium 100% paid by Sound for team member and child coverage to age 26, depending on plan selected. Spouse/Domestic Partner coverage available at team member’s cost.
Life Insurance (2x annual salary + additional $25,000): paid by Sound
Long Term Disability Insurance (60% monthly salary): paid by Sound
Retirement Plan: Sound contributes 3% to team member’s plan; team member is 100% vested.
Retirement Plan - 401(k) Plan, pre-tax and/or Roth: team member may contribute to their own plan.
Health Savings Account: Sound contributes $1,133.33 (individual) or $2,266.67 (family) for eligible team members, pro-rated for new hires in first year.
Flexible Spending Accounts: for health care and dependent day care costs (pre-tax)
EAP: Employee Assistance Plan
Vacation: 18 days per year, increasing with years of service
Holidays: 9 days per year
Sick Leave: 12 days per year
Bereavement Leave: for death in the family
Parking: Free at all Sound sites
Training: Free in-house professional training and $400 annually + 3 paid days off-site training
Service Award: at 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35 & 40 years of service