Mental Health Therapist - Battle Ground Satellite Clinic

Pay Competitive

Location:

Battle Ground/Washington

Employment type:

Full-Time

• Req#: MENTA
  001512

$8,000 HIRING BONUS!

COLUMBIA RIVER MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES IS GROWING AND WE NEED THERAPISTS!

Lives Change Here! We are GROWING… Columbia River Mental Health Services 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.

Why Work Here?

CRMHS offers AMAZING benefits aside from health and wellness (medical/dental/vision etc.). Work-life balance benefits: 11 paid holidays per year, 2 paid floating holidays, 5 weeks of PTO days in the first year that grows year after year. Career development: $325 annual allowance for career development and education with an additional 40 hours of paid time off for career development/education! And so many more!

Exciting opportunity for a qualified Therapist I, II or III to provide mental health treatment and therapy assessment to children and family, adolescents, or adults. To provide documentation under state laws. Coordinates with community resources to gain and exchange information. Supports the services that therapist provide to clients.

Starting Pay Range:

• Therapist I (Masters in Clinical Counseling / Social Work) - $25.00-$28.85/hr
• Therapist II (MHP, LICSWA, LMHCA) - $26.00-$29.68/hr
• Therapist III (LICSW, LMHC, LMFT) - $30.50-$32.97/hr

Opportunities Located At:

Battle Ground: 18 NW 20th Ave suite B, Battleground, WA 98604

PER THE STATE OF WASHINGTON MANDATE - ALL HEALTHCARE EMPLOYEES MUST BE EITHER COVID-19 VACCINATED / HAVE A MEDICAL/RELIGIOUS EXEMPTION.

IF EXTENDED AN OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT WITHIN OUR COMPANY, CANDIDATE MUST PROVIDE PROOF TO BE COMPLIANT (COVID VACCINE CARD/MEDICAL OR RELIGIOUS EXEMPTION) IN ORDER TO COMPLETE THE HIRING PROCESS.

Position Summary:

Provide direct clinical services including mental health assessments, counseling, and case management to decrease risk factors and increase success in the community.

Essential Job Functions:

• 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.
• 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.

Non-essential Job Functions:

• 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.

Education, Licensing and Experience:

• Master’s degree in Behavioral Health or Social Work.
• Experience in providing treatment to persons with mental illness or severe emotional disturbances.
• Conducting mental health assessments, providing individual counseling, case management, and treatment planning services preferred.
• Working experience of local mental…