Mental Health Clinician

Lutheran Community Services Northwest•Spokane, WA

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About The Position

Lutheran Community Services NW (LCSNW) is a nonprofit serving communities throughout Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. The Licensed Mental Health Clinician contributes to the organization’s mission of partnering with individuals, families, and communities for health, justice, and hope. The clinician provides intake assessments, therapy, and case management services for children, youth, and their families. The position involves interviewing clients, developing and periodically reviewing treatment plans, and delivering culturally competent therapeutic interventions consistent with the clinician’s theoretical approach and professional ethical standards. The clinician maintains confidentiality, follows agency policies and mandatory reporting requirements, and represents the agency professionally. Responsibilities also include providing informed treatment to victims of violent acts, completing clinical documentation on time, coordinating with relevant providers and other parties, and billing Medicaid and other providers appropriately. The position also includes guiding other clinicians through the documentation process. The role may be based in LCSNW offices, partner agencies, community settings, clients’ homes, outdoor settings, schools, or faith-based settings. The work can involve a moderately noisy environment, in-person and technology-mediated interactions, stationary activity, and periods of increased physical activity, including moving materials weighing up to 10 pounds.

Requirements

Two years of related experience in a mental health field, such as counseling, social work, family therapy, or psychology.
Master’s degree in a mental health field.
Washington State Agency Affiliated Counselor status, cleared through local, state, and/or federal agencies to work with vulnerable populations, required upon start.
For MHP designation, registration as a licensed or associate-licensed mental health provider (such as LICSWA, LICSW, LMHCA, LMHC, LMFTA, LMT, or psychologist), or two years of experience as a mental health professional working under the supervision of a Mental Health Professional.
Fluency in spoken and written English.
Intermediate mastery of business applications and productivity suites.
Resilience, awareness, and self-regulation when navigating challenges, conflict, and barriers.
Ability to complete tasks in a moderately noisy environment.
Ability to interact with others and perform tasks in person and using technology, with moderate periods of stationary activity and increased physical activity.
Ability to move equipment or materials weighing up to 10 pounds.
Meet LCSNW criminal background clearance requirements and other job-relevant clearances required by the state or program.

Nice To Haves

Ability to thrive in a diverse and multicultural environment and work with cross-functional teams to develop and implement strategies that enhance end-user experiences throughout the service lifecycle.
Commitment to serving and advocating for diverse and marginalized populations.

Responsibilities

Interview clients to gather information needed for intake and assessment.
Develop treatment plans and goals with clients; review progress periodically and revise plans as needed.
Plan and administer culturally competent therapeutic interventions consistent with the clinician’s theoretical approach and professional ethical standards.
Maintain client confidentiality and comply with agency policies, procedures, and mandatory reporting laws.
Maintain knowledge of treatment for victims of violent acts and identify critical components of responding to survivors.
Deliver services with awareness and sensitivity to clients’ cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.
Complete clinical paperwork to agency standards and within expected timeframes.
Gather records and consult with relevant parties, including medical doctors, service providers, school personnel, CPS, law enforcement, attorneys, and other specialists.
Bill Medicaid and other providers appropriately.
Guide other clinicians through the documentation process.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefits.
Employer-paid short- and long-term disability insurance.
Life insurance at no cost to the employee.
Up to two weeks of vacation in the first year, based on hours worked.
Up to two weeks of sick leave, based on hours worked.
12 paid agency-recognized holidays.
Two floating holidays.
403(b) retirement plan with employer matching, subject to eligibility.
Employee Assistance Program for the employee and their family.
Potential eligibility for student loan forgiveness through the organization’s 501(c)(3) nonprofit status.