Mental Health Therapist III or Licensed - New Journeys FEP Program

Sea Mar Community Health Centers•Lynnwood, WA

18h•$33 - $36

About The Position

We are seeking a mental health clinician for our New Journeys First Episode Psychosis (FEP) program out of our Lynnwood Sea Mar clinic. New Journeys (NJ) is an evidenced-based, voluntary, intensive early intervention program that provides coordinated specialty care for individuals experiencing their first episode of psychosis. A small interdisciplinary program works with individuals and their natural supports to assist participants in achieving optimal functioning in home, school, work, social and leisure areas of their life. The NJ Team provides individual resilience training/individual training (IRT), education and employment support, family support and education, peer support, case management, and medication management. Treatment can involve multiple contacts per week with the individual and/or natural supports, and can occur in the office, community, or in the individual’s home. Enrollment in New Journeys can last up to two years with the goal that individuals are in the recovery phase of psychosis and confident in their abilities to live a fulfilling, meaningful life upon graduation. Monthly free training and support is provided by the University of Washington and clinicians can earn free CEU's. This position is eligible for a $2,500 signing/retention bonus. Sea Mar BH is also an eligible site for both state and federal student loan repayment programs. Full-time position available for a MH Therapist III or Licensed MH Therapist for our Behavioral Health Program in Lynnwood. Position does require some community based services. The MHT will be work within a team of 5 in assessing/treating individuals experiencing their First Episode Psychosis (FEP) within an early intervention model. This clinician will receive training using one of the leading evidence based practices shown to improve prognosis within this population. must be recovery-oriented, experienced Masters level clinician. Role will include assisting clients in identifying and developing recovery goals, learn about psychosis and skills for managing it, develop coping skills for stressful situations and persistent symptoms, and address challenges related to achieving their recovery goals. It is desirable (but not required) that the mental health clinician have a background in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) skills, such as social skills training, cognitive restructuring, behavioral activation, coping skills training, relaxation training, and psychoeducation. Experience with adolescents and young adults is an advantage, but not required. This summary does not suggest or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The person in this position will be required to follow other instructions and to perform other duties as assigned by their program manager.

Requirements

Must hold a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in psychology, counseling, or social work which includes course-work in psychological diagnostics.
Four or more years’ experience in the field.
Must meet criteria of a Mental Health Professional (MHP).
Must hold and maintain an active Washington State Agency Affiliated Counselor License (may be pending for up to 60 days if applied for within 7 days of being offered employment) or mental health Associate License (includes Marriage and Family Therapist, Mental Health Counselor, and Clinical Social Worker).
Must hold and maintain an active Washington State Mental Health Counselor License, Marriage and Family Therapist License, or Independent Clinical Social Worker License.
Responsible for his/her individual continuing education hours and licensing fees.
The Licensed Mental Health provider must possess an active, approved license from the Washington State Department of Health at all times.
Must have and maintain a current TB test.
Minority mental health therapist as required by WAC.
Must obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR within 90 days of hire date and is required to maintain current BLS CPR throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

Background in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) skills, such as social skills training, cognitive restructuring, behavioral activation, coping skills training, relaxation training, and psychoeducation.
Experience with adolescents and young adults
Bilingual in English and Spanish

Responsibilities

Assessing/treating individuals experiencing their First Episode Psychosis (FEP) within an early intervention model.
Assisting clients in identifying and developing recovery goals
Helping clients learn about psychosis and skills for managing it
Helping clients develop coping skills for stressful situations and persistent symptoms
Addressing challenges related to achieving their recovery goals