Counselor, Mental Health, Healthcare
Listed on 2026-03-01
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Healthcare
Mental Health
Compensation
- Salaried, Exempt
- The standard wage range for this role is $82,056-$99,715 per year
- It may be possible to earn more over time up to $117,395 per year
- 40 hours/week
- Monday-Friday
Unity Care NW is a private, non-profit, federally qualified health center (FQHC) that has been proudly and successfully serving the greater Whatcom County area since 1982. With clinics located in Bellingham & Ferndale, we offer comprehensive primary medical, behavioral health and dental care, as well as pharmacy services to a diverse and often underserved patient population of all ages. Employing almost 300 caring and compassionate employees, our mission is to increase the years of healthy life in the people & communities we serve.
WhatWe Value
- Respect
- Integrity
- Accountability
- Collaboration
- Innovation
We have an inclusive culture and strive to demonstrate our Values in Action in all that we do. We value each individual on our team and aim to onboard a diverse workforce of the very best talent, whose ambitions and values align with ours.
Job SummaryWe believe mental & emotional health is an important part of overall health and wellness. Our behavioral health providers work closely with patients and their Primary Care Providers to help them meet their health care goals. As a Specialty Behavioral Health Counselor, you would provide ongoing/episodic mental health treatment for a caseload of patients engaged in primary care at Unity Care NW.
Duties are listed below:
- Collaborates around and completes appropriate scheduling, session length, and session frequency for a full caseload of patients based on clinical assessment and need.
- Utilizes treatment goals and timely discharges to manage cases and maintains flow of referrals to serve the needs of the primary care patient population at UCNW.
- Maintains awareness and tracks patient engagement, providing appropriate outreach and encouraging full participation in clinical treatment.
- Meets productivity requirement.
- Evaluates, assesses, and diagnoses patient with a qualifying mental health diagnosis following current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) criteria, Department of Health Washington Administrative Codes (WACs), and existing UCNW template structure.
- Creates measurable treatment plans, with goals towards completing treatment.
- Provides risk assessments, safety/crisis planning, and coordination of care for patients when clinically indicated.
- Utilizes evidence based practices and provides therapeutic interventions in an outpatient treatment setting.
- Completes documentation adhering to UCNW’s policy.
- Writes clear and concise chart notes, utilizing the Data, Assessment, and Plan (DAP) format for individual sessions.
- Refers to appropriate resource(s) as clinically indicated.
- Uses established communication methods to coordinate care with full health team at UCNW (e.g., Primary Care, Case Management, Psychiatry, Substance Use).
You can learn more about the SBH Counselor role at
What We Offer- A friendly team-based environment
- Clinical supervision for all therapists
- Opportunities for group collaboration
- A competitive compensation package
- A salaried position without the overhead and cost of running a private practice
- Outpatient only with no call schedule
- In-house case management
- Malpractice insurance with tail coverage through the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA)
- Employment at UCNW counts towards eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness – details can be viewed at Federal Student Aid.
- Eligible providers may apply for loan repayment through the following programs: the National Health Service Corps (NHSC Loan Repayment Program | NHSC (hrsa.gov)) and/or the Washington Student Achievement Council (Washington Health Corps | WSAC).
While employes at UCNW are eligible to apply for these loan repayment awards, receipt is not guaranteed.
Benefits Include- Medical,…
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