Therapist/Counselor (PRN)

Northpoint Recovery Holdings, LLC•Edmonds, WA

8d•$32 - $48•Onsite

About The Position

The Therapist/Counselor oversees therapeutic services for an assigned caseload at Northpoint adult inpatient and outpatient facilities in Washington, Seattle, and Everett. The role coordinates the multidisciplinary team’s development and implementation of each patient’s master treatment plan and discharge plan, and provides individual, group, and family therapy as required by contractual and licensure obligations. The Therapist/Counselor communicates with support staff, treatment teams, outside agencies, and families regarding treatment and safety matters, and completes related documentation professionally and on time. Northpoint Recovery Holdings provides evidence-based treatment for adults with substance use and co-occurring disorders. The organization describes its mission as saving lives and restoring relationships by helping people get their lives back, while treating each individual with empathy and respect. This is a PRN role with available shifts Monday through Sunday, either 8 a.m.–5 p.m. or 12:30 p.m.–9 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 required to treat assigned patients.
Strong personal boundaries and ability to build rapport with patients.
Understand and adhere to the ethical standards of the applicable licensure governing board.

Nice To Haves

Excellent organizational abilities.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Attention to detail and accuracy.
Patient-service orientation for internal and external stakeholders.
Creative and persistent problem-solving ability.
Ability to handle confidential material reliably.
Ability to communicate and interact 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 direct clinical care from admission through discharge.
Consult with the multidisciplinary treatment team to provide quality patient care.
Orient and educate patients, families, and others to support the therapeutic process.
Collaborate with assigned patients on 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.
Timely document clinical assessments, diagnoses, treatment plans, diagnostic summaries, and progress notes.
Participate in 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 post-discharge care and treatment outcomes.
Conduct case staffing and individual case supervision.
Facilitate individual and group therapy.
Adhere to company policies and procedures and maintain confidentiality in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards of care.
Perform other clinically appropriate services and special projects as assigned.