Mental Health Therapist- Forensic Assertive Community Treatment

MultiCare Health System•Lakewood, WA

9d•$30 - $44•Hybrid

About The Position

The Mental Health Therapist is a vital role at MultiCare, responsible for the delivery of clinical counseling and case management services. This position will offer dynamic engagements in daily work functions, from patient advocacy to therapeutic interventions. The role involves providing direct clinical services to clients in the FMHC/FFACT program, with approximately 75% of services occurring in the community. The goal is to reduce recidivism into Jail, reduce reliance on ERs, and reduce the use of both medical and psychiatric inpatient hospitals when appropriate. This includes assisting clients with developing and using natural supports, obtaining and maintaining stable living situations, securing necessary medical care, and developing healthy coping skills. The therapist will attend court with clients weekly, respond immediately to crisis situations, and participate in rotating on-call phone shifts.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral health related field required; Master's degree preferred.
Washington State Counselor Agency Affiliated Registered (ACCR) credential must be applied for within thirty (30) days of hire.
Employees may work while the application is pending for up to one hundred twenty (120) days, unless a higher credential is already held: Counselor Agency Affiliated Certified, Counselor Agency Affiliated Licensed, Mental Health Counselor Assoc (LMHCA), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Marriage & Family Therap Assoc (LMFTA), Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT), SW Associate Advanced License (LSWAA), SW Advanced Lic (LASW), SW Assoc Independent Clinical Lic (LSWAIC), SW Independent Clinical Lic (LICSW).
Driver’s License/Abstract.
A knowledge and understanding of mental disorders; familiarity with the DSM-V (and competency in accurate diagnoses for MA Therapist); knowledge of the major components of a mental status examination and competency in performing on-going assessments; ability to implement a continuum of care for consumers based on consumer need and level of functioning; ability to develop and implement treatment plans; a basic knowledge of psychotropic medications with the ability to recognize side-effects; sound clinical skills and a high degree of professionalism; a basic awareness of substance abuse/dependence issues; a thorough knowledge of community resources and the ability to develop appropriate links for consumers; well-developed skills in managing time, priorities, and paperwork; a sensitive perception of the needs of individuals with disabilities; a keen understanding of the importance of clear, professional boundaries, and maintenance of such; possession of proven teamwork skills; excellent written and oral communication skills; and demonstration of good common sense.
The ability to work effectively in a team environment and to collaborate effectively with external partners is an absolute must.
Must be able and willing to drive a car both in cities and on highways; possess a good driving record; be able to work both in and out of the office and go into consumers’ residences, which may require climbing stairs and walking on uneven terrain.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience providing mental health counseling services preferred.

Responsibilities

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.
Meet agency documentation standards.
Meet authorization requirements of contracts.
Strategically tailor effective clinical/case management services to meet diverse patient needs.
Provides effective clinical case management services to improve FFACT clients’ ability to live successfully in the community.
Performs on-going clinically appropriate assessments of consumers.
Develops, with consumer voice, the goals to be addressed in individual treatment plans, tailored care plans, and crisis plans, in accordance with the appropriate model of care.
Provides behavioral counseling, crisis and stabilization services to consumers.
Maintains professional clinical boundaries with consumers.
Provides wrap-around case management and referrals as clinically indicated.
Provides advocacy with the court system, the jail, and other community supports as needed.
Maintains clinical competency and resource knowledge required to meet changing consumer, community, and industry trends.
Completes written reports for the court and attend scheduled court review hearings with clients on a weekly basis.
Attends treatment planning meetings and daily team meetings.
Assures confidentiality is always maintained.
Completes clinical documentation in a timely, accurate manner.
Develops individualized Recovery Plans with each client, including measurable goals and objectives for recovery and wellness, with a focus on reducing recidivism.
Reviews and updates Recovery Plans with each client as frequently as needed, but at a minimum every 180 days.
If a Crisis Plan is needed, formulates it with the client, addressing all required elements.
Completes Discharge Summaries in a timely manner, as clinically appropriate.
Completes progress notes on time for each service providing a clear, concise description of the client’s progress towards treatment goals, being sure to document any risk concerns.
Provides Secondary and/or Optional Therapist functions effectively.
Accompanies and supports co-workers on outreaches.
Provides effective crisis and stabilization services as needed.
Develops and/or facilitates effective groups.
Serves on and contributes to department or agency committees as needed.
Attends all Program and Agency mandated trainings and meetings.
MA Level therapists may be trained and scheduled to provide intake assessments.
Completes administrative documentation in a timely and accurate manner.
Completes and submits Time Sheets, Time-Off Requests, Mileage Reimbursement forms, etc. accurately and on time.
Provides all required annual documentation to Human Potena3Q1 and completes all required Relias Learning training in a timely manner.