Licensed Clinician - Kirkland, WA (Full Time Days)

Connections Health Solutions • WA

130d • $40 - $47

About The Position

Connections Health Solutions is a leading provider of immediate-access behavioral health crisis care. Our team combines medical and recovery-oriented treatment to stabilize individuals in crisis and connect them to community-based resources for ongoing recovery. Founded by emergency room psychiatrists Dr. Chris Carson and Dr. Robert Williamson, our model is physician-led and data-driven, drawing upon more than 15 years of crisis care expertise. Recognized by SAMHSA and the National Council for Mental Wellbeing as a national best practice, we’ve delivered invaluable treatment to hundreds of thousands of individuals facing crises. Our commitment remains consistent, to improve access, inspire hope, and provide the right support. Our values shape our decisions, define our culture, and foster continuous learning and growth. We accept people as they are, creating safe spaces where they feel valued and respected. We inspire hope by walking with people side-by-side, showing them grace and compassion. We act with intention, holding ourselves and each other accountable, and doing the right thing. We work as one team, trusting and supporting each other. We embrace change and innovation, striving to find better ways to fulfill our mission. We are on a mission to change the face of behavioral health. Help us save lives and make a difference.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in behavioral health, Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related discipline.
• Unrestricted license as a Licensed Mental Health Professional (LMHP) in Washington State and/or Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or associate license (LICSWA, LMHCA, etc.).
• 3 years of experience in mental health, substance abuse treatment, or relevant work.
• Knowledge of the Washington State behavioral health system of care and resources within it.
• Must be able to perform Safe Clinch patient restraint techniques.
• Complete all credentialing requirements within the required time period.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with children, youth, families, and adults with behavioral health issues.
• Knowledge of and experience with the Washington State involuntary treatment process.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates admission intakes, treatment planning, discharge planning, obtaining collateral, individual therapy, group counseling, life lesson skills, clinical interventions, crisis management, family therapy, support system development.
• Works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary treatment team to coordinate care and discharge planning for individuals, their family members, clinics, local providers, and/or other referral sources.
• Conducts a thorough, accurate, clinically sound Psychosocial Assessment with the individual in a timely manner.
• Reviews and signs off on Psychosocial Assessments completed by Certified AAC staff members.
• Educates and informs individuals of consents for treatment and authorizations for use and disclosures.
• Participates regularly in Interdisciplinary Treatment Team meetings.
• Collaborates with the Treatment Team to develop and implement an individualized person-centered Treatment Plan.
• Gathers collateral from the individual and involved parties to provide a thorough assessment of what an individuals' needs are for treatment and discharge.
• Maintains a working knowledge of the Involuntary Treatment Act (ITA) and Evaluation and Treatment (E&T) Involuntary Commitment process.
• Actively coordinates care and provides referrals for individuals to ensure services are coordinated with both facility staff and external providers.
• Identifies and addresses gaps in service needs for participating parties in service delivery to the individual.
• Conducts brief intervention, individual, family, and group counselling within scope of practice.
• Documents all services and individual activities appropriately.
• Provides internal education regarding DBT, trauma informed care, harm reduction, and service plan documentation.
• Provides case management services to promote recovery and community reintegration.
• Maintains the Electronic Health Record (EHR), including documentation of activities performed as part of the service delivery process.
• Prepares clinical reports and individualized service plans utilizing agency electronic clinical documentation software.
• Maintains a working knowledge of the Washington State behavioral health system and potential funding sources.
• Participates in individual and group supervision as required.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity.
• CHS pays for Basic Life, AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability.
• Voluntary Life insurance option for employees and their families.
• Health Savings Accounts (with $1,000 to $2,000 employer contribution depending on plan).
• Flexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care).
• 401k company match after 6 months (50% of deferrals up to 6% of compensation).
• Generous PTO starting at 160 hours accrued annually and 12 recognized company holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program to help with confidential emotional support, work life solutions, financial solutions, legal assistance, or online support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees