LCSNW Seattle (45th), 1107 NE 45th St, Seattle, Washington, United States of America Req #1687
Friday, September 27, 2024
Our Mission: Lutheran Community Services Northwest partners with individuals, families and communities for health, justice and hope.
About Us Lutheran Community Services Northwest is a non-profit human services agency that improves lives of people in communities throughout Washington, Oregon and Idaho. We provide a wide variety of services to adults, adolescents, children, families, schools and communities. We are privileged to touch lives of all ages, cultures and faiths.
THE ROLE: The WISe Mental Health Clinician provides mental health counseling services through the incorporation of evidence-based practices that focus on the strengths of children and families served. This role requires the ability to work effectively in a team environment, as well as within the community and with other agency staff. In this role, clinicians can expect to work in homes, schools, community centers and/or the agency office, depending on the needs of families on their caseload. Communication, confidentiality and professionalism are essential parts of this position due to WISe being a team-based approach. The ability to work flexible hours including evenings and participating in an on-call rotation is expected. LCSNW offers a pay differential for employees while on-call.
RESPONSIBILITIES: The primary duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
● Maintain a caseload of 15 to 20 youth and young adults ranging from age 10-21
● Provide culturally responsive mental health treatment services to children and youth experiencing behavioral health/mental health concerns, and supporting families in understanding needs of children and youth
● Demonstrate awareness and sensitivity in the delivery of mental health services as it relates to the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of the populations served
● Conduct mental health intakes and assessments to determine treatment needs aligned with current DSM diagnoses, and complete treatment planning on a quarterly basis to monitor youth progress in treatment goals
● Maintain timely case notes and records set by the agency’s documentation standards
● Collaborate with other members of the WISe team (care coordinator, peer support specialist, family support specialist) to identify how each WISe team member addresses ongoing youth/family needs to reduce stressors affecting behavioral health/mental health concerns
● Approach responsibilities with a high degree of flexibility, including the ability to shift quickly from various tasks based on the needs of youth on caseload
● Participate in required weekly individual supervision, case consultation, and bimonthly staff meetings to explore therapeutic approaches, modalities, and interventions for youth, process themes of transference/countertransference as they occur, and identify support needed for professional growth in field
● Attend monthly child and family team (CFT) planning meetings that address youth and family goals with other professional supports, natural supports, and community partners
● Stay up-to-date in knowledge and skills in the field through attending trainings required for licensure
● Travel throughout countywide service area with mileage reimbursement allocated monthly
QUALIFICATIONS:
● Ability to read, write and speak fluently in English are required, as well as one of the following additional languages: Spanish, Amharic, Arabic, Dari, Farsi, Pashto, Russian, Ukrainian. Candidates with demonstrated language competency are eligible for language-based pay increase.
● Successful completion of a background check through Washington State Patrol.
● Cannot be excluded from participation in any federal healthcare programs (Medicaid, Medicare, and other federally funded programs that provide health benefits).
● Must not be prohibited from entering school grounds or classrooms for any reason.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
● Master’s degree granted by an accredited institution in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, Psychology, or a closely related field is required.
● Previous experience conducting assessments, diagnosis, and treatment planning acquired through internship or employment is preferred.
● Previous WISe/wraparound experience is desirable, but not required
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
● LICSW, LMFT, LMHC/LPC preferred, or appropriate associate licensure (LSWAIC, LMFTA, LMHCA)
● Submit Washington State Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration Application (within 30 days of start date)
● CPR/First Aid (within 90 days of start date)
● Washington State CANS certification (within 90 days of start date)
THE PERKS: We offer a full benefits package with options for medical, dental, prescription and vision coverage; employer-paid short and long-term disability, as well as life insurance. Vacation includes up to 2 weeks in the first year. Up to 2 weeks of Sick leave for you or to take care of your immediate family (based on hours worked). 12 Paid Holidays plus 2 Floating Holidays each year. A 403(b) Retirement plan, with employer matching after meeting eligibility requirements. Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is designed to help and support you. Staff potentially eligible for Student Loan Forgiveness program as a 501(c) 3 employer.
We thank all candidates in advance for their interest in joining the Lutheran Community Services Northwest team. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
LUTHERAN COMMUNITY SERVICES NORTHWEST IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND COMMITTED TO CULTURAL COMPETENCY.
- LCSNW Seattle (45th), 1107 NE 45th St, Seattle, Washington, United States of America
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