Clinician II or III - Compass Health

Clinician II or III

Bellingham, WA

The Clinician II provides a range of clinically indicated services, including but not limited to individual psychotherapy, group therapy, family therapy, and/or case management services for children/youth with behavioral health conditions in the school setting. This position is responsible for assessing client/family functioning and needs, and partnering with the client/youth to enhance coping and relationship skills and to enhance safety through crisis planning. This position primarily functions in a school-based setting and is responsible for coordination with school personnel.

The Clinician III works in conjunction with the Program Manager to ensure that clinicians have appropriate supervision and that clients receive high quality clinical care. This position provides a range of clinically indicated services, including but not limited to individual psychotherapy, group therapy, family therapy, and case management services for children with behavioral health conditions and their families/natural supports. This position is responsible for assessing client/families functioning and needs, and partnering with the client/families to develop an individually tailored care plan designed to address the client/families goals. This position primarily functions in a school-based setting and is responsible for providing embedded school services as defined by school personnel and approved by the Program Manager, as well as coordinating directly with school personnel. This position will also provide clinical supervision to MA or BA level clinicians and/or interns and provide crisis coverage as needed.

What you will perform

Clinician II:

• Completes client assessments in accordance with the DSM and other external and internal requirements, and as qualifications allow.
• Accepts primary responsibility for the treatment of a caseload of clients.
• Establishes a treatment plan and goals with client/family and evaluates progress throughout treatment.
• Routinely assesses for risk issues including danger to self and others, and develops plans with client/family to mitigate those risks.
• Provides individual psychotherapy and other medically necessary behavioral health services to children and families. Whenever possible, treatment approaches employing Evidence-Based Practices will be used.
• Provides group therapy including planning, implementing, and facilitating groups for identified clients/families.
• Monitors compliance with court orders as needed: delivers services as stated in the order, seeks extensions when indicated, and completes all required documentation.
• Works collaboratively and coordinates with psychiatric services, emergency services, other treatment team members, etc.
• Coordinates services with community agencies (e.g. Schools, DCFS, DDD, Courts, etc.) and works in context of a treatment team as needed and appropriate.
• Makes appropriate referrals for auxiliary services such as drug and alcohol services when clinically indicated.
• Coordinates care with primary care and collaborating professionals from other systems as well as natural supports as appropriate.
• Develops group curriculum for skills groups on topics such as drug and alcohol use.
• Provides therapy groups related to family, relationships, anger, depression, anxiety, and/or grief.
• Provides individual counseling on mental health issues related to youths’ defined needs.
• Complies with all accurate and appropriate charting, coding, and billing procedures as required by the regulatory organizations.
• Documents delivery of services in the medical record. Completes all paperwork to agency standard and within required timelines.
• Meets or exceeds service hour expectations and/or response time expectations established by the agency.
• Participates in regularly scheduled supervision and team meetings.
• Remains compliant with required trainings and certifications.
• Behaves in an ethical and professional manner consistent with agency policy, state law, and licensing entities if applicable.
• Understands and practices safekeeping of client protected health information per Compass Health’s HIPAA and other agency policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates respect for diversity and a commitment to developing multicultural competency and sensitivity.
• Demonstrates commitment to Compass Health’s Strategic Intention, Core Values and Core Competencies.

Additional responsibilities for Clinician III:

• Provides clinical supervision to clinical work force members.
• Advises clinical work force members appropriately on delivering services in accordance with all agency policies and procedures.
• Provides necessary coverage, crisis intervention and consultation to work force members as well as other clinics on an as needed basis.
• Serves as backup to the Program Manager at community meetings, committees, and presentations as assigned.
• Assists program manager with implementation of clinical strategies for the team including assisting work force members with use of service hour tools and strategies.
• Develops expertise in Evidenced-based practices, serious behavioral health disorders, and local community resources, and shares this expertise with work force members.
• Acts as clinical lead when Program Manager is not available.

What you will bring with you

Clinician II:

• MA/MS/MSW Degree in a Behavioral Science related field.
• Qualifies as a Mental Health Professional (MHP) as defined by WAC.
• Meets educational and training requirements for designation as a Child Mental Health Specialist preferred.
• Experience in medical, mental health or social services field 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

Clinician III:

• MA/MS/MSW Degree in a Behavioral Science related field.
• Current Washington State Licensure or equivalent in Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, or Mental Health Counseling.
• Meets educational and training requirements for designation as a Child Mental Health Specialist preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with Evidence-Based Practices, or interest and ability to learn.
• Washington State Approved Supervisor Training must be completed prior to providing clinical supervision.
• Valid Washington State Driver’s License including vehicle and appropriate insurance, if applicable.

Who we are
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 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 qualification

Job summary:

Job Title: Clinician II or III
Program: 200-21280
Location: Bellingham
Hours: 40hr/week
Wage:

Clinician II:

$23.58-$40.27/hr DOE

Licensed: $26.47-$40.27/hr DOE

Clinician III: $27.78-$43.91/hr DOE