Mental Health Professional (Licensed or Associate) - Children's Specialty Care

MultiCare Health System•Puyallup, WA

40d•$35 - $57•Hybrid

About The Position

Children's Specialty Care is a key role within MultiCare's Behavioral Health Department, responsible for providing individual, family, and group therapy in an outpatient office setting. Clinicians treat a broad array of behavioral health disorders, mental health conditions, and co-occurring illnesses while applying evidence-based and evidence-informed therapeutic interventions in their daily practice. We are seeking a dedicated Mental Health Professional to join our team. This opportunity is open to both licensed clinicians and associate-level therapists working toward independent licensure. Candidates must meet the Washington State definition of a Mental Health Professional.

Requirements

Masters degree in a related field
A Mental Health Professional as defined within HB 1724 one of these higher credentials are held: Counselor Agency Affiliated Licensed, Marriage & Family Therap Assoc (LMFTA), Mental Health Counselor Assoc (LMHCA), SW Associate Advanced License (LSWAA), SW Advanced Lic (LASW), SW Assoc Independent Clinical Lic (LSWAIC)
Previous experience providing mental health counseling services preferred
Drivers License/Abstract
Reliable and insured vehicle required to attend multiple community-based appointments.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive Intake Assessment of youth and family’s needs across all life domains and review/update as indicated.
Generate Treatment Plan and Crisis Plan with youth and family based on their individual needs.
Complete a Functional Behavior Assessment and develop a Positive Behavior Support Plan that is informed by the Functional Behavior Assessment.
Provide clinical services such as individual and family therapy as needed throughout the course of treatment.
Meet agency documentation standards and authorization requirements of contracts.
Strategically tailor effective clinical/case management services to meeting diverse patient needs.
Make decisions regarding treatment planning, intervention and discharge planning from an informed clinical perspective that incorporates Positive Behavior Support and Best Practice Guidelines.
Interventions to take place in settings appropriate to youth and family such as, residence, school and community.
Refer to and collaborate with Developmental Disabilities Administration Case Resource Manager, specialized agencies and/or community-based resources when clinically indicated.
Maintain client records in keeping with agency, county, contract and state guidelines.
Complete continuing education training as required by state regulations and all trainings required by MultiCare.
Attend weekly individual clinical supervision, weekly team meetings and required agency meetings.
Demonstrates a commitment to cultural competence.
Contribute to the success of MultiCare expectations and core values, continuously learning, and performing other duties as needed or assigned.
Provide person-centered counseling, advocacy and case management for patients.
Develop treatment plans which clearly identify the patient’s voice, treatment strategies, and specific outcome measures.