Description

Position Description:

The Child and Family Therapist is responsible for assessing the needs of clients and providing individual therapy; family therapy; support group; advocacy and referral services to youth and their families. 75% of the client population for this position will be enrolled in Medicaid.

Benefits:

Annual two-week end of year agency closure
Five floating holidays
Ten paid holidays
Eligible for 403b with matching from employer
Free CEUs
Free weekly supervision towards licensure hours
Medical/Dental/Vision employer provided insurance
2 weeks' vacation time earned in the first year of employment with increasing accrual year over year
Bi-annual team Counseling Retreat

Primary Responsibilities:

Provide high quality, culturally sensitive, strengths-based mental health services to youth & their families
Maintain required caseload and meet with clients on a regular basis
Expected caseload of 21-25 clients at a time with the possibility of co-leading one group per school year
Provide counseling services onsite at school or office, or via HIPAA compliant telehealth
Develop relevant, client-driven, strengths-based treatment plans within 30 days of intake
Utilize appropriate therapeutic modalities to treat issues of concern
Provide effective age and culturally competent services
Maintain treatment records and reports in an accurate and timely manner according to contractual and agency standards
Maintain confidentiality of records in accordance with HIPAA and other standards
Work with referral sources, collateral contacts, etc. to enhance services to the client

Other Responsibilities:

Attend case consultation and supervision
Attend Counseling Center team meetings and other meetings as required
100% contract compliance
Promptly respond to phone calls and other inquiries from the community (schools, other agencies, healthcare providers, etc.) on behalf of the Counseling Center, including requests for counseling.
Participate in community activities that enhance support for our clients and/or agency
Maintain current Washington State Department of Health credential
Develop a plan for professional development in consultation with supervisor and attend appropriate trainings
Maintain appropriate professional boundaries with clients, families, co-workers and community resources
Be able to transport self safely to multiple work sites within one day

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

Demonstrate a commitment to equity and social justice
Ability to work with diverse groups and cultures
MA/MS Degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or related field
Associate level or fully licensed preferred (LMFTA, LMHCA, LICSWA)
Experience providing evidence-based therapies
Preferred experience with Medicaid
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Excellent follow-through and ability to meet deadlines
Must pass Washington State Patrol Criminal Background Check
Valid Washington State Driver's License and reliable transportation
Clean driving record with no more than two moving violations in the last three years
Knowledge of and the ability to learn required electronic health record programs

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. This employer participates in E-Verify. The employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.

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