Youth (WISE) Mental Health Therapist- Longview

GREAT RIVERS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ORGA • WA

120d • $32 - $45

About The Position

WE’RE HIRING!!! FULL-TIME, YOUTH (WISe) MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST OPPORTUNITY LONGVIEW, WASHINGTON (SERVICING COWLITZ COUNTY AREA) $4,000 salary addition for WISe program differential!!! Who we are: Community Integrated Health Services (CIHS) is a Washington State-based behavioral health organization offering quality care to all communities we serve. Our team of dedicated, experienced professionals offers a variety of behavioral health services to people of all ages. Our Goals: Deliver whole-person, integrated care in coordination with our partners Assure timely access to high-quality behavioral health services and follow through with meeting needs Provide 24/7 access to services to all we serve Listening to our Community

Requirements

• Mental Health Professionals with a Master’s Degree in counseling, social services, or a closely related field.
• Two (2) years of experience providing direct service to those with mental illness.
• Licensed Agency Affiliated Counselor Certification with Department of Health (DOH) or ability to obtain within 30 days from date of hire.
• Positive, solutions-oriented clinicians skilled at engaging and motivating children and youth to achieve participation in services.
• Valid driver’s license & current automobile insurance, reliable transportation with an acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of WISe (Wraparound with Intensive Services) principles and practice preferred, but not required at the time of hire.
• Professional licensure as a LMHC/A, LMFT/A, or LICSW/A preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops with the individual in service, an assessment and comprehensive treatment plan that identifies the unique needs of each individual and may provide individual, couple, family, and group therapy.
• Provide individual supportive therapy, i.e. problem-solving, role-playing, modeling and support, social skill development, and assertiveness training to increase client social and interpersonal activities in community settings.
• Provide ongoing measurement of the individual in service outcomes and evaluation of intervention effectiveness.
• Address barriers and potential health problems that impede the development of skills necessary for independent functioning in the community.
• Clinical paperwork including documentation of all contacts, problems, interventions, determination of diagnostic eligibility, and dispositions of the case, including all referrals and termination summaries.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Package (medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage) - Currently, monthly health premiums are PAID for the employee and their qualifying dependents.
• Life insurance.
• Long-term disability.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) - accrue 25 days in the first year.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• PERS Retirement Program through the State of Washington Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) CIHS currently contributes 5.58% of your salary into your retirement.
• Training and Education Reimbursement.
• Weekly supervision with your Clinical Supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees