Crisis Mental Health Counselor/Clin II - Whatcom - On-Call

Davita Inc. • Bellingham, WA, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 1m ago

Crisis Mental Health Counselor/Clinician II - On-Call

Bellingham, WA

Compass Health is currently looking for a Mental Health Therapist / Clinician II for our MCOT in Bellingham, WA.

The Mobile Crisis Outreach Team (MCOT) is a community-based outreach team that provides crisis services in various settings (e.g., homes, schools, shelters) to individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis, regardless of their funding source. MCOT offers short-term crisis intervention and prevention services utilizing strength-based, solution-focused, culturally competent, trauma-informed, and recovery-oriented interventions.

MCOT consists of behavioral health professionals, including mental health professionals, certified peer counselors, and chemical dependency professionals, who collaborate with individuals in crisis and their families to develop a plan for managing the current crisis and moving towards recovery.

What you will be performing

This position will provide direct, supportive, and ongoing coordination of therapeutic services to assist clients with behavioral health conditions in achieving 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
Individual and group services

Serves as a treatment team member and provides backup to other team members as needed.

What you will be carrying along

MA/MS/MSW Degree in a Behavioral Science related field.
Qualifies as a Mental Health Professional (MHP) as defined by WAC preferred.
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 pass pre-employment criminal background check, which may or may not include an additional search by DSHS.

What you will be sharing

Ability 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.

ABOUT Us

Compass 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 have been serving our clients and our communities for over 110 years, offering quality creative services to children, families, and adults in various outpatient, residential, and inpatient settings. We pride ourselves on providing a culture that promotes learning, growth, and advancement while maintaining 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 qualification.

POSITION SUMMARY

Job: Clinician II
Program: 500-45550 MCOT
Location: Bellingham, WA
Hours: On-Call
Wage: $28.30-$44.29/hr DOE
Licensed wage scale: $31.68-48.33/hr DOE

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