Therapist - Whatcom WISe - CCSWW

Overview

Full-time position starting at $34.11 - $39.23 / hour (D.O.E) with COMPETITIVE BENEFITS INCLUDING:

• Generous PTO: Paid Sick Time, Paid Vacation (15 days for F/T Employees), 11.5 Agency Paid Holidays, plus 2 Personal Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life/AD&D and Long-Term Disability
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account
• 403(b) Retirement Plan and Employer Contribution Pension Plan
• 2% Annual Longevity Increase
• Employee Assistance Program

Per the current CBA, union positions will be subject to a 3% increase 7.1.24 and a 7% increase 7.1.25.

Program Description:Working in WISe is exciting and dynamic: flexible schedule, home and community based therapy, low caseloads (10-12), ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and also with other child serving agencies in the community; weekly supervision and supportive supervisory team.

Position Description:The Therapist is in a professional position providing intensive, community-based therapeutic services to children, youth and families with serious mental health needs.  The Therapist will utilize the Wraparound process to increase safety, stabilize placement and support individuals/families in meeting their identified needs by building a team of natural and formal supports.  The Therapist will participate as a clinical team member, learning and practicing Wraparound principles and processes. Incumbent will participate in crisis management and the on-call rotation.

For internal candidates/union positions only: Compensation is set by agreed to language in the Collective Bargaining Agreement between CCSNW & SEIU 1199NW and determined based on experience.

Responsibilities

Team Membership:

• Work cooperatively with internal and external teams.
• Actively engage in consultation and supervision.
• Model dignity and respect for others in all aspects of work.

Direct Therapeutic Service:

• Provide diagnostic assessment (as qualified).
• Provide ongoing assessment of client’s strengths and needs.
• Use appropriate therapeutic modalities to build on strengths and attend to client’s needs, including individual and family therapy.
• Participate in developing and implementing individualized service plan.
• Provide therapeutic support/psycho-education to families.
• Provide in-home therapeutic services as indicated in the Wraparound plan.
• Case management as needed.

Record Keeping:

• Complete all paperwork according to agency policy and contract requirements, to include progress reports, service tickets, service plans, scheduled reviews, etc.
• Learn and utilize Electronic Medical Records.

Crisis Management:

• Work with team to provide ongoing safety planning for clients and families.
• Share in on-call rotation for after-hours response to WISe program families.
• Participate if needed with hospitalization or crisis placement of clients.

Community Relations:

• Attend appropriate community based networking meetings as requested.
• Seek out additional training and support as needed.

Access to and protection of PHI:

• Responsible for upholding a culture of privacy and security in highly confidential work environment (HIPAA covered entity service area).
• Complies with all CCSWW policies and procedures that involve access to and safeguarding of client Protected Health Information (all forms).

Other work related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology or related field.
• Willing/able to obtain WA State Agency Affiliated Counselor Certification.
• Experience working with children and families in a clinical setting.
• Ability to work in home and community settings.
• Strengths-based orientation.
• Must have reliable transportation, valid driver’s license and current automobile insurance.
• Acceptable driving record (Driving Abstract-Full driving record required).
• Applicant must successfully pass required background clearances prior to an offer of employment.
• 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.
• Support and uphold the mission, beliefs and values of Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services.

PREFERRED:

• Current WA State DOH licensure or Associate Licensure: Social Worker, Mental Health Counselor, or Marriage & Family Counselor (WAC 246-809).
• 1-year relevant experience working with children and families in a clinical/mental health setting.
• Qualified Mental Health Professional.
• Children’s Mental Health Specialist.
• Bilingual – Spanish Speaking.
• Training and/or experience in Family Therapy.
• Training or experience in the Wraparound process.