Mental Health Therapist Licensed - Hourly

Sea Mar Community Health Centers•Kelso, WA

11d•$36•Hybrid

About The Position

Sea Mar Community Health Centers is seeking a full-time therapist for its Behavioral Health Program in Kelso, WA. The Mental Health Therapist Licensed (MHTL) provides individual and group counseling, case management, crisis stabilization, suicide risk assessment, and treatment planning. The role also involves providing referrals and coordination with medication providers, primary care physicians, and other community agencies. Therapists must be able to accurately diagnose mental health issues and develop treatment plans. The position requires willingness to work some later hours (after 5 pm) and may involve meeting with clients outside of the office in the community. This is a growing team with diverse experience and educational backgrounds, working closely with medical providers to establish a whole health home for clients, creating a supportive and invigorating clinical environment. This position offers up to $2k per week incentive for productivity. Sponsorship will be considered from Accredited Schools.

Requirements

Must hold a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in psychology, counseling, or social work which includes coursework in psychological diagnostics.
Four or more years of clinical experience in the field.
Responsible for his/her individual continuing education hours and licensing fees.
Must possess an active, approved license from the Washington State Department of Health at all times.
Must meet criteria of a Mental Health Professional (MHP).
Must hold and maintain an active Washington State Mental Health Counselor License, Marriage and Family Therapist License, or Independent Clinical Social Worker License.
Must obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR within 90 days of hire date and is required to maintain current BLS CPR throughout employment.
Must take a TB test annually and at time of hire.

Responsibilities

Provides diagnostic assessments, referrals for psychiatric services, and case management in coordination with other teams or parties involved in treatment.
Provides care to chronically ill patients, patients who are part of the Intensive Outpatient Program, or patients who are considered high utilizers.
Works with CDMHP's, inpatient facilities, including Western State Hospital, and ensures proper protocols are followed for hospitalization authorization and during discharge planning.
Provides individual counseling, crisis stabilization, suicide risk assessment and treatment plans, and leads groups.
Provides therapy to managed care patients that are pre-authorized to receive mental health treatment.
Provides clinical supervision to other clinicians who are pursuing licensing requirements.
Assists the Program Manager and clinical supervisor to conduct clinical chart reviews.
Supports agency efforts to ensure compliance with WACs, RCWs, and clinical contracts.