Mhp/Mental Health Counselor - Full-Time

Company: Compass Health
Location: Tacoma
Posted on: August 5, 2022

Job Description:

Mental Health Professional FT 40hours per weekPACT, Mt. VernonCompass Health is currently looking for a Clinician II/Mental Health Professional for our Skagit County PACT Program in Mount Vernon.PACT services are provided by a multi-disciplinary team that includes mental health professionals, a psychiatric prescriber, nurses, a substance use disorder specialist, a vocational specialist, peer counselors, and community support specialists. The entire PACT team carries the caseload rather than an individual clinician. The majority of services are provided in the client's home or other community settings. Clients are seen several times per week, and sometimes multiple times per day, in order to promote stabilization and recovery.What you will be performingThe Clinician will provide direct, supportive, and ongoing coordination of therapeutic services to assist clients with behavioral health disorders achieve the highest level of independence and stability possible in their community. Services delivered are recovery-focused and include but are not limited to case management, treatment planning, resource identification and assistance, identification and development of natural supports, advocacy, service monitoring and follow-up, collaboration with natural supports and other providers, and individual and group services. The Clinician II is responsible for assessing client functioning and needs, and partnering with the client to develop an individually tailored care plan designed to promote recovery. The Clinician II also serves as a treatment team member and provides back up to other team members as needed.What you will be carrying alongMA/MS/MSW Degree in a Behavioral Science related field.Demonstrated knowledge and experience with Evidence-Based Practices, or interest and ability to learn.Individuals who do not already hold a license or associate license through the Washington State Department of Health must submit Agency Affiliated Counselor application upon hire and be approved by the DOH.Valid Washington State Driver's License including vehicle and appropriate insurance, if applicable.Ability to participate in 24/7 on-call pager rotation.Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as assigned.What you will be sharingAbility to work effectively with individuals with complex needs and multi-system involvement.Ability to maintain a positive, solution-focused demeanor when responding to conflicts or problems.Demonstrated organizational skills and the ability to multitask within a fast-paced environment.Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.General computer proficiency, including the ability to utilize electronic medical record systems.What we will be offeringAs the region's largest non-profit community behavioral healthcare organization, we have been serving our clients and our communities for over 110 years. Our commitment to care doesn't stop with our clients though, as we take pride in offering our employees the opportunity to work in a culture that promotes learning, growth, and advancement as well as a focus on employee satisfaction and work/life balance.(benefits pro-rated for part time employees)Medical, dental, and vision insurance at NO COST to Full-time employees16 days of paid vacation the first year12 sick days with great wellness day13 paid holidays - 11 regular and 2 that you chooseProfessional funds and paid education leaveUp to 2% match for the 403B Retirement plan after the first yearAutomatic additional pay raises when you have your 1st & 3rd anniversary with Compass!And much, much more!!ABOUT USCompass Health is the region's largest private, non-profit organization providing mental health and chemical dependency services in Island, San Juan, Skagit, Snohomish, and Whatcom counties of Western Washington. We provide quality creative services to children, families and adults in a variety of outpatient, residential and inpatient settings. We have been serving our clients and our communities for over 110 years, though our commitment to care doesn't stop with our clients as we take pride in offering our employees the opportunity to work in a culture that promotes learning, growth, and advancement. We maintain a focus on employee satisfaction and work/life balance, which includes competitive compensation and benefits programs. Please visit our website for more information: www.Compasshealth.Org.Compass Health promotes equal treatment and equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, marital status, sexual minority status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability unless based on a bona fide occupational qualificationGovernor Inslee's Proclamation 21-14.2 requires employees of healthcare institutions to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless a medical or religious exemption is approved. Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. As a condition of employment, newly hired employees will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination or have an approved medical or religious exemption.POSITION SUMMARYJob Title: Clinician IIProgram: 550-45510 PACTLocation: Mt. VernonHours: Full-time (40 hours/week)Wage: $23.12-$39.48/hr DOE**Licensed wage scale $25.88-$39.48/hr DOE

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