(Archived) Mental Health Therapist Job in Port Angeles , WA

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides intake assessments including psychosocial histories, identification of co-occurring disorders, history of treatment, identification of strengths and supports, risk assessment, and diagnostic formulations.
• Develops individualized treatment plans with documentation of problems, needs, desired outcomes, and therapeutic goals which are measurable, observable, and achievable.
• Provides individual and group psychotherapy as appropriate for caseload, implements evidence-based practices as clinically indicated.
• Provide case management and crisis response as needed to promote stability, recovery and community reintegration.
• Participates in case consultation with other staff as needed.
• Participates in client-centered care coordination with internal and external partners, including primary care providers.
• Maintains familiarity with and handles client information in accordance with Federal Regulations (42 CFR, Part 2), the Revised Code of Washington (RCW 71.05.390 and RCW 71.24), and other applicable laws pertaining to confidentiality of client and staff information.
• Maintains physical security of confidential materials and assigned Agency property.

SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs relevant clinical and administrative tasks according to agency policies.
• Participates in team meetings and program development.
• Provides information and education to community members.
• Maintains high standards of professional conduct in interaction with clients, staff, and other community members.
• Maintains professional competency through a program of professional development, clinical supervision, peer consultation and in-service training.
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested.
• Demonstrates flexibility in adapting to changing work demands.
• Attends Performance Improvement Meetings on a regular scheduled basis.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:

• Meets attendance and punctuality standards necessary for effective client care.
• Maintains accurate, timely chart information in compliance with State, funding source, and agency quality assurance guidelines.
• Meets agency productivity expectations of 55% consistently.
• Coordinates and prioritizes work assignments so that tasks are completed on time.
• Available to work one evening shift per week (until 7pm) as needed.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, LICENSE(S), CERTIFICATION, AND EXPERIENCE:

Education: Masters degree in counseling, social work or related field.

Experience: Counseling experience working with adults with serious, persistent mental illness.

Licensure: Eligible for licensure in Washington State as an Agency Affiliated Counselor

PREFERRED ADDITIONAL CREDENTIALS / EXPERIENCE:

Experience: 2 years post graduate counseling experience working with adults with serious, persistent mental illness.

Licensure: Licensed as a Mental Health Counselor, Clinical Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist or Associate.

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