Mental Health Professional

Lifeline Connections • Vancouver, WA

15d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position provides needed outpatient competency restoration services to individuals determined by the court as not competent to stand trial and appropriate for community treatment. This position provides clinical services to agency patients. The incumbent performs the following duties while functioning as a clinical member of the multidisciplinary team: Review Washington Administrative Codes (WACs) and Revised Codes (RCWs) and Federal regulations pertaining to mental health and chemical dependency treatment to ensure compliance with these regulations in all therapeutic services; Develop and maintain an individualized treatment plan which must include the client’s barriers to competency and assigned interventions; Facilitate psychosocial treatment services consisting of group activities or individual treatment sessions to address specific Barriers to Competency and to assist the client with the following: Courtroom Knowledge and Understanding, Optimal Symptom Management, Relaxation and Coping Skills, and Effective Communication (with attorneys and others in the court system), through utilization of the CORE modules and other treatment modules embedded within the Breaking Barriers Competency Restoration Program; Collaboration with system partners to include Forensic Housing and Recovery though Peer Services (FHARPS), Forensic Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (FPATH) and the Forensic Navigators; Ensure regular drug screening occurs for clients with a current substance use disorder diagnosis and refer client to SUD services if needed; Communicate, coordinate with, and provide status update reports to the assigned DSHS forensic navigator at least weekly and notify Behavior Concern Reports in person or by phone the same day and document via email within 24 hours; Collect and report monthly data to the HCA OCRP Administrator via Secure File Transfer; Participation in monthly OCRP staff meetings with system partners and DSHS forensic navigator and in other meetings with HCA and DSHS program leads, as requested; 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 (if applicable); Support and implement agency policies and procedures; and Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A masters degree or further advanced degree in counseling or one of the social sciences from an accredited college or university required
• 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 may be required
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Great attendance
• Ability to work well with others

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 year of experience working with adults suffering from co-occurring mental illness and chemical dependence preferred
• Willing to be trained as a Subject Matter Expert in Breaking Barriers Competency Restoration Program

Responsibilities

• Review Washington Administrative Codes (WACs) and Revised Codes (RCWs) and Federal regulations pertaining to mental health and chemical dependency treatment to ensure compliance with these regulations in all therapeutic services
• Develop and maintain an individualized treatment plan which must include the client’s barriers to competency and assigned interventions
• Facilitate psychosocial treatment services consisting of group activities or individual treatment sessions to address specific Barriers to Competency and to assist the client with Courtroom Knowledge and Understanding, Optimal Symptom Management, Relaxation and Coping Skills, and Effective Communication (with attorneys and others in the court system), through utilization of the CORE modules and other treatment modules embedded within the Breaking Barriers Competency Restoration Program
• Collaboration with system partners to include Forensic Housing and Recovery though Peer Services (FHARPS), Forensic Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (FPATH) and the Forensic Navigators
• Ensure regular drug screening occurs for clients with a current substance use disorder diagnosis and refer client to SUD services if needed
• Communicate, coordinate with, and provide status update reports to the assigned DSHS forensic navigator at least weekly and notify Behavior Concern Reports in person or by phone the same day and document via email within 24 hours
• Collect and report monthly data to the HCA OCRP Administrator via Secure File Transfer
• Participation in monthly OCRP staff meetings with system partners and DSHS forensic navigator and in other meetings with HCA and DSHS program leads, as requested
• 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 (if applicable)
• Support and implement agency policies and procedures
• 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
• Personal holidays

What This Job Offers

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