Therapist/Counselor (PRN)
About The Position
The Therapist/Counselor oversees therapeutic services for an assigned patient caseload and serves as treatment plan coordinator for the multidisciplinary team. The role supports the development and implementation of each patient’s master treatment plan and discharge plan, provides individual, group, and family therapy, and communicates with support staff, treatment teams, outside agencies, and family members about treatment and safety issues. The Therapist/Counselor completes related clinical documentation professionally and on time. The role is based at Northpoint Washington, Northpoint Seattle, or Northpoint Everett adult inpatient and outpatient facilities. Available shifts are Monday through Sunday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. or 12:30 p.m.–9:00 p.m. Compensation is $32–$48 per hour plus shift differentials; higher compensation may be negotiable for a commitment to working five or more shifts per month.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in mental health, social sciences, or commensurate experience.
- Active substance abuse or mental health licensure in the state where treatment services are rendered.
- Maintain applicable state licensure requirements at hire and throughout employment.
- At least one year of experience in a relevant field.
- Ability to work with a diverse population, with strong interpersonal skills and knowledge relevant to treating assigned patients.
- Strong personal boundaries and ability to build rapport with patients.
- Understanding of and adherence to the ethical standards of the respective licensure governing board.
Nice To Haves
- Excellent organizational abilities.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Patient-service orientation for both internal and external customers.
- Creative and persistent problem-solving ability.
- Ability to handle confidential material reliably.
- Ability to interact and communicate with individuals at all organizational levels.
- Strong interpersonal skills for handling sensitive situations and confidential information.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and EMR systems.
Responsibilities
- Provide counseling, assessments, and group facilitation to individuals and families.
- Coordinate all aspects of direct clinical care from admission through discharge.
- Consult with the multidisciplinary treatment team to provide quality patient care.
- Provide orientation and education to patients, families, and others to support the therapeutic process.
- Collaborate with assigned patients to develop written treatment plans, involving patients and families in assessment, treatment, education, and discharge planning.
- Monitor patients on an ongoing basis to assess needs and facilitate treatment and interventions.
- Document clinical assessments, diagnoses, treatment plans, diagnostic summaries, and progress notes in a timely manner.
- Participate actively as a member of the multidisciplinary treatment team and maintain effective working relationships with employees and peers.
- Maintain professional boundaries with patients.
- Oversee and participate in facility quality assurance and compliance activities.
- Provide clinical updates to utilization review and managed-care representatives to coordinate reimbursement of treatment services.
- Coordinate with community-based providers and referral sources to support appropriate levels of care and post-discharge treatment outcomes.
- Conduct case staffing and individual case supervision.
- Facilitate individual and group therapy.
- Adhere to company policies and procedures.
- Maintain confidentiality in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards of care.
- Perform other clinically appropriate services and special projects as assigned.
