What You'll Do:

The Mental Health Therapist provides services including individual therapy, group counseling, life skills sessions, clinical interventions, crisis management, family therapy, and assists in case management and support system development.

• Conducts a thorough, accurate, clinically sound Psychosocial Assessment with the individual in a timely manner. Maintain the clinic record, including documentation of activities performed as part of the service delivery process. Obtain signatures from individual regarding treatment, as necessary.
• Provides internal education regarding DBT, trauma informed care, harm reduction, and service plan documentation.
• Prepares clinical reports and individualized service plans utilizing agency electronic clinical documentation software. Ensures documentation complies with best clinical practices, contracts, regulatory, and other legal requirements.
• Conducts brief intervention, individual, family, and group counselling within scope of practice. Participates in redirecting individual behavior while maintaining a safe milieu when necessary. Documents all services and individual activities appropriately.
• Arranges for referral and placement of individuals in other community substance abuse programs, housing, or employment opportunities.
• Provides case management services to promote recovery and community reintegration. Conducts crisis interventions and follow up as necessary.
• Follows up with appropriate leadership regarding all cases on a weekly basis.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring:

• Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or related field
• REQUIRED LICENSE: Current & unrestricted license as a Licensed Mental Health Professional or Associate License in State of Washington (LMHP-RP, LMHP-S, LMHC, LMFT, LICSW, LCSW, LPC, LMFTA, LMHCA, LSWAIC, etc.)
• 3 years of experience in mental health, substance abuse treatment or relevant work
• Knowledge of principles of recovery, family of origin/intergenerational issues, and co-occurring psychiatric disorders
• Knowledge and experience working with special populations (Those individuals identified as having serious mental illness, substance abuse diagnoses, brain injuries, and those over 60 years of age)
• Must be able to perform Safe Clinch patient restraint techniques
• The Company has a mandatory vaccination policy. All successful applicants must be fully vaccinated, including showing proper documentation, or otherwise be exempt pursuant to the Company’s exemption process prior to their start date as a condition of employment
• Complete all credentialing requirements within the required time period, including but not limited to obtaining a National Provider Identifier (NPI), Medallion enrollment, Medicare enrollment, and any other necessary credentials as required for the role

It would be great if you had:

• Knowledge of and with Washington State Department of Health regulations

What We Offer:

Full-time only:

• Employees (and their families) are offered comprehensive health insurance, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
• CHS pays for Basic Life, AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Life insurance option for employees and their families
• Health Savings Accounts (with $1,000 to $2,000 employer contribution depending on plan)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care)
• 401k company match after 6 months (50% of deferrals up to 6% of compensation)
• Generous PTO starting at 160 hours accrued annually and 12 recognized company holidays
• Company‑paid parental leave available to eligible employees

All employees (Pool, Part-time and Full-time):

• Employee Assistance Program to help with confidential emotional support, work life solutions, financial solutions, legal assistance, or online support
• After 90 days, you are auto enrolled in the 401k Plan