Therapist - Mental Health Services -YFS

Friends of Youth • Duvall, WA

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About The Position

The Therapist of Mental Health Services provides clinical counseling services to children, youth, and families. As a key member of the Behavioral Health team, the Therapist conducts mental health assessments, provides short- and long-term therapy, case management, and crisis intervention, and supports the community. The role maintains direct service hours equal to 60% of total weekly work hours.

The Therapist provides evidence-based and culturally responsive care, including individual, family, and group counseling. The role also includes diagnosing mental health conditions in accordance with the most recently published DSM, coordinating and advocating for client services, maintaining accurate case records, and collaborating with a Clinical Supervisor and colleagues. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

This is a non-exempt, hourly position represented by a union. Annual increases occur each year, with the current pay cap at eight years or $41.06. The schedule is Monday 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Tuesday 9 a.m.–6 p.m., and Wednesday–Friday 9:30 a.m.–6 p.m., totaling 40 hours per week.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in a human services field.
• Washington State licensure as an LICSW/LSWAIC, LMHC/A, or LMFT/A.
• At least one year of relevant work experience with children, youth, and/or families.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the MS365 Power Platform.
• Must satisfactorily pass a criminal history check and tuberculosis (TB) test.
• Must have reliable transportation and a valid Washington State driver’s license, or be able to obtain one by the employment date.
• Must meet Friends of Youth safe-driving requirements when operating a personal or organization vehicle on agency business.
• Must carry auto liability insurance that complies with Friends of Youth requirements when using a personal vehicle for agency business.
• Must successfully complete CPR, First Aid, and Bloodborne Pathogens health certification requirements within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based and culturally responsive therapeutic interventions and services to youth and their families.
• Conduct mental health assessments and provide individual, family, and group counseling.
• Maintain awareness of crisis intervention best practices and provide crisis support to clients as needed.
• Diagnose mental health conditions in accordance with the most recently published Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM).
• Provide case consultation, linkage, advocacy, and coordination of services to collateral contacts for assigned clients.
• Maintain direct service hours at 60% of total weekly work hours.
• Attend weekly or bi-weekly individual meetings with the Clinical Supervisor to review cases.
• Participate in employee case consultations and division meetings.
• Maintain awareness of agency divisions and internal resources.
• Research current best practices for various diagnoses and mental health concerns.
• Maintain accurate and timely case records according to WAC, COA, Medicaid, and King County requirements.
• Become familiar with agency and community resources to refer children, youth, and families appropriately.

Benefits

• 15 vacation days per year
• Paid sick leave
• 11 paid holidays
• Two social justice leave days per year for full-time employees
• Health insurance package including medical, dental, vision, 24/7 telehealth access, long-term disability, and life insurance
• Retirement plan with match
• Transgender health benefits
• Annual union-represented pay increases

What This Job Offers

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