Mental Health Therapist

Willapa Behavioral Health and Wellness • Long Beach, WA

6d • $25 - $33

About The Position

The Mental Health Therapist provides professional mental health services in a community setting, including assessment, treatment, and community outreach for individuals and groups. Services are delivered in a culturally competent manner and in accordance with best treatment practices, agency philosophy and policies, and applicable State and County guidelines. The therapist works on-site as necessary or remotely using telehealth technology, as determined by management.

The therapist provides client-centered treatment, helps clients develop and maintain Recovery Plans, coordinates and monitors treatment and documentation, and communicates with clients, families, community supports, agency programs, and community agencies. The role includes participating in clinical, planning, staff, and administrative meetings and continuing to develop clinical skills through available training. The position reports to the Clinical Director/Clinical Supervisor and does not supervise staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field, and certification as a mental health professional.
• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field.
• At least two years of postgraduate experience in the mental health field.
• Experience providing counseling services to individuals and groups.
• Ability to maintain good rapport with co-workers.
• Competency working with people with mental illness.
• Ability to conduct differential diagnosis using DSM-V.
• Knowledge of and skill in using evidence-based therapeutic techniques.
• Ability to provide crisis intervention and conduct ITA investigations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer proficiency to document in the electronic medical record (EMR), use telehealth, and use the Microsoft Office suite.
• Must undergo and pass a criminal background check upon initial employment and any subsequent checks required by the agency.
• Must meet the requirements of the agency’s drug-free workplace policy.
• Excellent customer service with a client focus.
• Ability to sit, stand, and move for long hours at a time and lift up to 25 pounds.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle.
• Ability to drive in daylight, darkness, and typical Northwest weather conditions.
• Flexibility to fill in for shifts if needed.
• Must meet current Washington health care vaccination requirements for health care workers.

Responsibilities

• Follow Willapa Behavioral Health & Wellness Service Excellence Standards, the Code of Ethics, and agency policies and procedures.
• Adhere to confidentiality rules, respect and accommodate a diverse population, and maintain appropriate boundaries with clients and staff.
• Provide evidence-based, client-centered treatment within agency philosophy and policies and State and County guidelines.
• Assist clients in developing Recovery Plans that identify goals, objectives, strengths, and treatment modes; ensure service delivery plans are developed within 30 days of intake or the initial therapist visit and updated every 180 days.
• Provide face-to-face contact with clients, their families, and community supports unless a client requests a virtual appointment.
• Submit service reports according to productivity guidelines, preferably daily, and meet minimum productivity requirements.
• Plan, implement, and coordinate treatment to support client mental health.
• Monitor documentation activities for assigned clients in accordance with agency philosophy and policies and State and County guidelines.
• Participate in clinical, planning, staff, and administrative meetings as required; regularly attend and contribute, with punctual attendance at least 90% of the time.
• Participate in liaison activities with other agency programs and community agencies.
• Use available training to continue developing clinical skills.
• Provide client-centered care and uphold standards of dignity and respect in interactions with clients, staff, and community partners.
• Keep the appointment schedule current and accessible to office staff, keep appointments within five minutes of the appointed time at least 90% of the time, and return phone calls by the next business day.
• Work on-site as necessary or remotely using telehealth technology, as determined by management.
• Fill in for shifts as needed.

What This Job Offers

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