MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR

DIDGWALIC WELLNESS CENTER • Anacortes, WA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Didgwalic Wellness Center is seeking a dedicated, patient-focused Mental Health Counselor for its integrated care clinic, which combines primary care, behavioral health, and opiate treatment. The role works with patients with mental health and co-occurring disorders, including children and families, in a holistic care environment. The clinic describes its workplace as supportive of employee well-being and personal and professional growth.

The counselor collaborates with a multidisciplinary treatment team to identify and meet patient needs, conduct assessments and diagnoses, provide individual, family, and group therapy, and develop treatment plans. The role also involves maintaining timely clinical documentation, leading psychoeducational or therapy groups, participating in weekly clinical supervision, supporting clients through advocacy and crisis intervention, and maintaining current licensure or certification.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in psychology, counseling, or a related field.
• One or more years of experience in mental health treatment; experience with dually diagnosed patients is preferred.
• Knowledge of human behavior and performance, individual differences, learning and motivation, psychological research methods, and assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
• Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosing, treating, and rehabilitating mental dysfunctions and providing counseling and guidance.
• Ability to work in a cross-cultural environment and understand the social and cultural context of patients at Didgwalic Wellness Center.
• Understanding of the role of trauma and historical, community, family, and personal experiences in wellness and recovery.
• Knowledge of and adherence to state (RCW, WAC) and federal confidentiality regulations (42 CFR Part 2).
• Effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including conflict resolution.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and related programs.
• Physical ability to sit for prolonged periods while working at a desk and computer and lift up to 15 pounds.
• Demonstrated knowledge of child developmental stages and family dynamics.
• Experience conducting child assessments and family counseling sessions.
• Proven experience in crisis intervention and managing high-stress situations involving youth.

Nice To Haves

• Washington LMHC, LMHCA, LMFT, LICSW, or related license.
• Experience providing behavioral intervention with children and families in a mental health or social services setting.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Medical Providers, the Clinical Director, the Treatment Services Coordinator (if applicable), Substance Use Disorder Professionals, and Nurses to identify and meet patient needs through treatment planning and support overall well-being.
• Conduct intake assessment interviews, write intake assessments, and diagnose using the DSM-5.
• Conduct individual, family, or group therapy for co-occurring disorders according to ethical and medical necessity guidelines.
• Develop treatment plans for patients who are dually diagnosed at the clinics.
• Complete timely documentation for service delivery, including treatment goals, crisis plans, and progress notes.
• Develop and provide psychoeducational groups or ongoing therapy groups.
• Participate in clinical supervision at least once per week with the Director of Behavioral Health.
• Guide clients in developing skills and strategies to address their problems.
• Advocate for clients by coordinating required services or resolving emergency problems in crisis situations.
• Continue professional development and maintain requirements for current, good-standing licensure or certification.
• Provide support and psychoeducation to parents and caregivers about behavioral interventions, mental illness, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and techniques for managing behaviors and symptoms and developing functional skills.
• Organize clinical group opportunities, when appropriate, for children and youth to develop and practice coping skills to manage behaviors and symptoms.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Behavioral Health.

Benefits

• Competitive base compensation and benefit package.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employer-paid life insurance, AD&D, and short- and long-term disability.
• 401(k) retirement plan with up to a 4% employer match.
• More than four weeks of paid time off.
• 13 paid holidays observed.
• Working hours described as supportive of work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level