Therapist - Child & Family

Columbia River Mental Health Services • Vancouver, WA

20h • $30 - $38 • Onsite

About The Position

Columbia River Mental Health Services is growing and needs therapists! CRMHS provides comprehensive behavioral health and recovery services that transform the lives of children, adults and families in the communities of SW Washington. We are the largest and oldest not-for-profit provider of mental/chemical dependency treatment in southwest Washington with 200 employees and a history dating back to 1942. Our Mission: Providing behavioral health and recovery services that transform the lives of children, adults, and families in the communities of SW Washington. This is a Union role, represented by OPEIU 11.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in behavioral health or social work.
• Experience in providing treatment to persons with mental illness or severe emotional disturbances.

Nice To Haves

• Associate Licensure (LICSWA, LMHCA, LMFTA) preferred
• Eligible for Licensed AAC.
• Conducting mental health assessments, providing individual counseling, case management and treatment planning services preferred.
• Working experience of local mental Health community is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Use evidence-based modalities to establish therapeutic rapport and facilitate active engagement in treatment.
• Conduct diagnostic assessments.
• Develop Individual Service Plans that identify areas of clinical intervention and/or need which include a specific time frame for the completion of each identified goal.
• Provide therapeutic intervention to address identified treatment and recovery goals.
• Participate in case consultation as indicated.
• Continuously assess client status and determine ongoing medical necessity for treatment.
• Routinely assess for level of risk and respond to emergent situations.
• Coordinate care with relevant internal and external providers and informal supports.
• Complete all documentation and charting as required by law or agency contract.
• To maintain an acceptable number of client, contact hours per month.
• Possess knowledge of client rights and ensure an atmosphere that allows for consumer privacy, dignity, and well-being in a safe secure environment.
• Perform all job responsibilities in accordance with prescribed safety and infection control procedures.
• Conduct group counseling as required.
• Supports agency mission, goals, and objectives.
• Attend staff and planning meetings as scheduled.
• Maintain communication and cooperative working relationships both within the agency and community at large, while maintaining a high degree of confidentiality.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• medical/dental/vision etc.
• 12 paid holidays per year, including 3 paid floating holidays
• 24 days of PTO days accrued in the first year, and continues to grow from there!
• $325 annual allowance for career development and education
• 40 hours of paid time off for career development/education
• student loan repayment options
• possible supervision hours
• other licensed based benefits

What This Job Offers

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