Mental Health Professional

Lifeline Connections • Vancouver, WA

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

Lifeline Connections is a community-based behavioral health organization that specializes in providing confidential and compassionate care to individuals who experience substance use and/or mental health conditions. Our Vision - As the premier provider of substance use and mental health services in the Pacific Northwest, we are respected and the most trusted resource for behavioral health treatment and whole-person care. We provide a comprehensive continuum of coordinated quality services, foster enduring relationships, and empower our communities to truly thrive. Our Mission - Through superior customer service, high quality programs, and well-trained and dedicated staff, we inspire hope and support lifesaving changes for people affected by substance use and mental health conditions. POSITION TITLE: Mental Health Professional Non-Exempt Position RESPONSIBLE TO : Healing Animal Partners Program Director

Requirements

• A masters degree or further advanced degree in counseling or one of the social sciences from an accredited college or university required.
• Meet the requirements of a mental health professional as defined in WAC 246-341.
• Have at least 2 years of experience working with adults suffering from co-occurring disorders to qualify as an MHP or have a MSW degree.
• Familiarity with Washington State regulations related to the provision of mental health services (RCW 71.05) and chemical dependency services (WAC 246-341) required.
• Current unencumbered driver license and proof of current car insurance.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Great attendance.
• Ability to work well with others in a treatment team.
• Meet all educational and supervised postgraduate experience requirements for a Mental Health Professional as defined in WAC 246-341.
• Provide individual therapy, group therapy, case management, and diagnostic services to patients who differ widely in age and socioeconomic status and who may possess a variety of chronic and serious social, behavioral and psychological problems.
• Strong clinical skills, sound judgment, and creativity are required to help implement and deliver treatment services that will meet the complex needs of the clients.
• Contacts are with members of the treatment team, patients, support systems of the consumers, representatives of various community agencies specializing in the treatment of mental health disorders, and related community representatives including hospital personnel, lawyers, probation officers, and other court officials.
• All personal contacts are carried out in accordance with federal and state laws dealing with the confidentiality of patient records.
• Coordination of care with other treatment providers is an expectation of this position.
• Regularly required to stand/walk for up to 60 minutes at a time 4to 5 times per day.
• Will have to reach with arms, stoop, kneel, sit, speak clearly, crouch, lift up to 50 lbs., hear, use hands and fingers to manipulate writing utensils, equine tack, and keys on a keyboard.
• May be required to effectively operate an automobile on a regular basis.

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 year of experience providing therapeutic services partnered with animals.
• Hold EAGALA, PATH Intl., or Natural Lifemanship certification.
• Basic knowledge on horse behavior and horsemanship skills.
• Strong understanding of PATH intl. standards of providing counseling services partnered with horses.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling services to agency patients in partnership with therapeutic animals and other treatment team providers.
• Provide clinical services to patients.
• Review Washington Administrative Codes (WACs) and Revised Codes (RCWs) and Federal regulations pertaining to mental health and substance use disorder treatment to ensure compliance with these regulations in all therapeutic services.
• Work with the patient in the development of an individual services plan that is strength based and meets their unique needs in compliance with WAC 246-341.
• Provide mental health evaluations, individual therapy, group therapy and case management services to patients assigned to them in accordance with the individual service plan and evaluation recommendations.
• Work as part of a treatment team.
• Maintain complete and up to date clinical files that document all services and contacts provided consistent with the requirements of WAC 246-341.
• Support and implement agency policies and procedures.
• Represent the Agency in the community at various meetings and clinical reviews with the approval of the supervisor.
• Support team with barn chores as needed and work collaboratively with equine specialist to assess appropriate horse selection.
• Prepare activities and debrief treatment team after sessions.
• Support with training volunteers as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Multiple options for medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Employer-paid Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance.
• Access to supplemental coverage options.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Generous paid time off.
• Paid holidays and personal holidays.

What This Job Offers

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