Therapist - Adult Outpatient

COMPREHENSIVE HEALTHCARE•Ellensburg, WA

6d•$38 - $57•Onsite

About The Position

Comprehensive Healthcare provides innovative behavioral health and integrated healthcare services to clients of all ages. We take pride in our creative and collaborative work environment and in delivering clinically excellent, trauma-informed, recovery-oriented services. Therapists at Comprehensive utilize evidence-based practices to provide clients with support in learning new skills and connection to community resources. Counseling and skill development may be provided through individual or group sessions, depending on need. Therapist positions require excellent listening and communication skills, as well as a desire to collaborate to assist each client with reaching his or her recovery goals. Clinical supervision and training in evidence-based practices are provided as part of this position. We currently have a Therapist position available with our Outpatient team in Ellensburg, which serves adults who are experiencing a wide variety of mental health diagnoses, including some individuals with co-occurring substance use disorders. This position is on the OPI team that specifically works with adults with severe and persistent mental illness. Experience with diagnostic populations such as depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, etc. Adult individual therapy only: no family, children, or adolescent therapy. Previous experience with Evidenced Based Practices is valued, but not expected (such as CBTP, EMDR, CPT, DBT, etc).The Therapist for the outpatient team will be onsite to work with clients at our outpatient clinic, with a regular Monday-Friday 8am-5pm work schedule.

Requirements

Master's degree in social or behavioral science or related field
Independent licensure as LMHC or LICSW preferred; at minimum, must be eligible to apply for associate licensure
Must be eligible for registration as Agency Affiliated Counselor
Must have valid driver's license and vehicle liability insurance
In compliance with state and federal law, Comprehensive Healthcare requires all candidates to complete a post-offer, pre-employment drug screen and background check. Please refer to WAC 388-113-0020 through 388-113-0030 for information on criminal convictions and pending charges that automatically disqualify an individual from working for Comprehensive Healthcare. Please refer to RCW 49.44.240 for information on pre-employment drug screening.

Nice To Haves

Previous therapy experience preferred but not required

Responsibilities

providing individual adult therapy
facilitating behavioral health groups
completing mental health intakes and assessments
collaborating with each client to create an individualized treatment plan
assessing clients for safety and risk to self or others, and taking appropriate crisis intervention measures when indicated
assisting with case management as needed
thorough and timely completion of required clinical documentation

Benefits

Training and Development
A variety of career opportunities in a wide range of settings with room for mobility and promotion
Regular training opportunities including support, supervision, and consultation in implementing evidence-based services and programs
Clinical supervision toward licensure, if applicable
Innovative Program & Services
A strong reputation for providing quality, evidence-based services within a collaborative multi-disciplinary team environment
Innovative, forward-looking leadership that seeks to thrive in an ever-changing healthcare environment
Joint Commission-accredited organization committed to continuous quality improvement
Established partnerships with major research universities and other community and healthcare providers to implement cutting-edge treatment programs and services
Excellent Benefits
Hiring bonus for eligible full-time hires with two-year commitment
$5000 for unlicensed therapist with MSW
$7500 for current LICSW or LMHC in Washington
Competitive salaries within our communities and industry
Healthcare coverage for employee and qualified family members
Generous vacation, paid holiday and sick leave policies
Access to Employee Assistance Program services
Agency-funded retirement plan with contributions equal to 5% of compensation
Additional retirement investment opportunities with a 50% investment match of up to 4% of compensation
Agency-funded life and disability insurance program
Tuition reimbursement program to support employees pursuing additional education
Eligible site for student loan repayment programs through National Health Service Corps, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and similar state-run programs
Employer funded student loan repayment assistance