Mental Health Therapist at Catholic Community Services

Are you a novelty seeker?  Do you seek new ideas and creative approaches?  
Are you tired of working 9-5?  Do you need flexibility? 

OUR CLINICAL TEAMS WORK IN THE HOMES OF FAMILIES AND IN THE COMMUNITY; PLUS, IN AN OFFICE SITE

WE'RE EXPANDING!
MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST

BREMERTON, WASHINGTON

UP TO $5,000.00 NEW HIRE SIGN-ON BONUS!         RELOCATION ASSISTANCE!

Catholic Community Services, Family Behavioral Health is looking for a Clinician to join our team of innovators who explore and develop new approaches and implement novel strategies.  Our teams provide individualized, creative and flexible services, infused with evidence-based and evidence-informed strategies.  

WHO WE ARE: 

We are a values-driven organization, providing family-oriented behavioral health care for children, youth and families, provided primarily in their own home and community. Our enthusiastic clinical teams provide whatever is needed to help children and youth remain safely in their own home with their family, restoring hope, providing intense mental health services and supports, and helping to strengthen the family unity. With sites located in Tukwila, Burien, North Tacoma, University Place, Olympia, Shelton, Bremerton, Aberdeen, Yelm, Vancouver, (Salmon Creek and Oakview) and Portland Oregon, we offer comprehensive intensive, Wrap-around mental health services to a diverse population for youth and families. We employ almost 600 energetic and compassionate employees.

WHAT WE VALUE: 
Compassion  Diversity  Strength-Based-Approach Social-Justice & Our Staff!

WHAT WE OFFER: 

Starting Salary Range:$76,167.00-$84,727.50

Additional Pay/Ability to Earn Additional Pay of:

• Coverage after hours: $1,800.00 per year
• Pay based on performance: up to $8,000.00 per year
• Licensure pay 
• Additional pay of $100.00 per pay period (2 times per month) for: Bi-lingual fluency skills in Spanish & English, and other languages, as needed to support families. 
• We are an approved National Health Service Corps site; to apply for student loan repayment or get information on this option, see  http://nhsc.hrsa.gov/loanrepayment/  

BENEFITS:  

• 12 paid holidays; plus 1 personal holiday each year!
• 3 weeks' vacation per year
• 12 sick-days per year
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance (1 times annual salary)
• Retirement Plans: 403-B Employee Savings Plan and an Employer Contribution Pension                                                                                                         

• Extensive training in multiple clinical approaches as well as trainings in related areas
• Daily and weekly supervision and immediate assistance and clinical supervision / consultation available at any time

JOB SUMMARY:

We provide family, strength-based mental health services for children and families in their own home and community.  Our enthusiastic clinical teams provide whatever is needed to help children and youth remain safely in their own home with their family, restoring hope and promise, providing intense mental health services and supports, and helping to strengthen the family unity. Clinicians work flexible schedules, based on their family’s needs, including evenings and weekends, in the home and community setting of the youth and families.  This position will participate in an on-call rotation with other Clinicians and Clinical Care Coordinators.  This unique way of working allows Clinicians the opportunity to offer a high level of collaboration, coordination and intensive behavior health services while allowing room for creativity and needs driven work. Emphasis is on achieving incredible outcomes with children, youth and families by actively partnering with them along with their natural and community services and supports to achieve long term safety and stability in our neighborhoods and communities. 

This position will be based out of the FBH Bremerton office. This position requires scheduling flexibility to meet the needs of youth and families served. The services we offer will be provided in community-based settings and in family homes. 

A full job description with qualifications may be shared with candidates identified for an interview. 

WHAT WE ARE SEEKING IN A CANDIDATE: 

• Master's degree in Behavioral Sciences, or equivalent, accredited degree.
• Knowledge of WISe (Wraparound with Intensive Services) principles and practice preferred, but not required at time of hire.
• Energetic, innovative style with the ability to engage children, youth and family members in services.
• Enthusiastic and optimistic approach, encouraging ongoing participation of all involved.
• Natural ability to work with others through a genuine strengths-based approach, appreciating unique qualities.
• Passion for helping families stay together.
• Ability to visually assess safety in the community and family homes
• Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team.

Demonstrate the necessary attitudes, knowledge and skills to deliver culturally competent services and work effectively in multi-cultural situations.

• Ability to meet with clients and colleagues in homes and community locations as needed.
• Preference for a flexible schedule rather than a traditional, fixed 8-5 Monday through Friday facility-based position.
• Should be able to participate in on-call rotation responsibilities, which will be discussed in our screening process. 
• Applicant must successfully pass required background clearances prior to an offer of employment. 
• Valid driver’s license & current automobile insurance, reliable transportation with an acceptable driving record per CCS policy. 
• Support and uphold the mission, beliefs and values of Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services.

ABOUT BREMERTON & KITSAP AREA:

Bremerton is a small, beautiful city, located across from Seattle (a one-hour ferry ride away) with sweeping views of Olympic Mountain Range. Guests of Bremerton will enjoy the Harborside area offering fine hotels and dining, coffee shops, cafes and Art District, Puget Sound Navy Museum, USS Turner Joy, Boardwalk, Harborside Fountain, and PSNS Memorial Plaza. 

The surrounding Kitsap area offers smaller, charming, waterfront communities with all the amenities of any large city. Enjoy all the area has to offer:

• A haven for boating, fishing, whale and bird watching, and hiking.
• Kitsap is alive with farmers markets, art shows, and festivals throughout the year. 
• Bremerton offer championship golf courses, 35 parks, affordable housing, excellent schools, and many recreational programs. 

If you are passionate about providing strength-based mental health services for children, youth and their family, we would love to hear from you! 

Catholic Community Services, Family Behavioral Health is looking for a Clinician to join our team of innovators who explore and develop new approaches and implement novel strategies.  Our teams provide individualized, creative and flexible services, infused with evidence-based and evidence-informed strategies.  

WHO WE ARE: 

We are a values-driven organization, providing family-oriented behavioral health care for children, youth and families, provided primarily in their own home and community. Our enthusiastic clinical teams provide whatever is needed to help children and youth remain safely in their own home with their family, restoring hope, providing intense mental health services and supports, and helping to strengthen the family unity. With sites located in Tukwila, Burien, North Tacoma, University Place, Olympia, Shelton, Bremerton, Aberdeen, Yelm, Vancouver, (Salmon Creek and Oakview Drive) and Portland Oregon, we offer comprehensive intensive, Wrap-around mental health services to a diverse population for youth and families. We employ over 700 energetic and compassionate employees.

WHAT WE VALUE: 
Compassion  Diversity  Strength-Based-Approach Social-Justice & Our Staff!

WHAT WE OFFER:

Starting Base Salary: $78,838.50 - $87,691.50

Additional Pay/Ability to Earn Additional Pay of:

• First Responder pay: $1800.00 per year
• Pay based on performance:up to $8000.00 per year
• Clinical Supervision of Licensing
• Licensure pay $250.00 per pay period (2 times per month)
• Bi-lingual fluency skills in Spanish and English, or other languages, as needed: $100 -200 per pay period (2 times per month) for service provision in support the families we serve. Tiered language stipend based on language proficiency and youth and family needs. 
• We are an approved National Health Service Corps site; to apply for student loan repayment or get information on this option, see  http://nhsc.hrsa.gov/loanrepayment/  

Training and Supervision:

• Extensive training in multiple clinical approaches as well as training in other areas
• Daily and weekly supervision and support with your Clinical Supervisor, as needed.

BENEFITS:  

• 12 paid holidays; plus 1 personal holidays each year!
• 3 weeks' vacation per year
• 12 sick-days per year
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plans: 403-B Employee Savings Plan and an Employer Contribution Pension                                                        

JOB SUMMARY: 

• We provide family-oriented, strength-based mental health services for children and families in their own home and community. Clinicians work flexible schedules, based on the needs of those we serve. This position will participate in an on-call rotation with other Clinicians and Clinical Care Coordinators.  This unique way of working allows Clinicians/Therapists the opportunity to offer a high level of collaboration, coordination and intensive behavior health services while allowing for creativity and needs-driven services. Emphasis is on achieving incredible outcomes with children, youth and families by actively partnering with them along with their natural and community services and supports to achieve long-term safety and stability within each family as well as our neighborhoods and communities.
• We strive to help children and families live together safely and securely with hope and promise. At times we serve as a catalyst for change, offering new approaches and challenging long-standing service traditions in community behavioral health. We behave with Humility, Passion for our Mission, and Compassion and Respectful Interactions. We value learning and offer alternatives and we stand strong to help child-serving systems understand our alternative paradigm while strengthening partnerships. We do not compromise our values!

A full job description with qualifications may be shared with candidates identified for an interview.

WHAT WE ARE SEEKING IN A CANDIDATE: 

• Master's degree in Behavioral Sciences, or equivalent, accredited degree
• Energetic, innovative style with the ability to engage children, youth and family members in services
• Enthusiastic and optimistic approach, encouraging ongoing participation of all involved
• Natural ability to work with others through a genuine strengths-based approach, appreciating unique qualities and assets of all involved
• Natural ability to work with others through a genuine strengths-based approach, appreciating unique qualities and assets of all involved
• Preference for a flexible schedule rather than a traditional, fixed 8-5 Monday through Friday facility-based position.
• Should be able to participate in on-call rotation responsibilities, which will be discussed in our screening process. 
• Passion for helping families stay together
• Embraces a multi-cultural environment
• Valid driver’s license & current automobile insurance, reliable transportation with an acceptable driving record
• Ability to visually assess safety in the community and family homes
• Ability to meet with clients and colleagues in homes and community locations as needed
• Support and uphold the mission, beliefs and values of Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services
• Knowledge of WISe (Wraparound with Intensive Services) principles and practice preferred, but not required at time of hire

ABOUT TUKWILA:

Tukwila’s earliest residents were members of the Duwamish Tribe with homes along the Black and Duwamish Rivers. They named the area Tukwila for the lush forests of hazelnut tress which grew throughout the area.  Enjoy all the area has to offer:

• Located just south of Seattle, Washington, the City of Tukwila is dynamic and unique. It is recognized as one of the most diverse communities in the country, with more than 80 languages spoken in its schools. While the City has fewer than 20,000 residents, the daytime population includes more than 47,000 who work in Tukwila plus over 150,000 who visit the city on a daily basis. 
• Tukwila, nestled in the hills surrounding major commerce corridors are quiet residential neighbors.  Residents of the City enjoy small-town warmth, involvement and caring, while having the benefits of high-quality services and goods associated with larger cities.
• Perhaps, you are a runner, walker, or biker – Tukwila offers many trails, along rivers and parks, while enjoying a spectacular view of Mt. Rainier. Shop ‘til you drop at the largest retail mall in the Pacific Northwest.

If you are not on our careers page: please copy and paste the following URL into your browser: FBH Jobs to view our opportunities. Search for your jobs of interest and click on “Apply” to upload your resume and answer a few questions for consideration. 

For additional information, contact: karlal@ccsww.org 

Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please let us know if you need special accommodations to apply or interview for this position.