Behavioral Health Counselor (50611)

Quinault Community Health; Aberdeen (WA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Quinault Community Health in Aberdeen, WA seeks a Licensed Mental Health Counselor for full-time work at the QCH Annex. You will provide assessments, individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, and case management to diverse clients, ensuring HIPAA compliance and thorough documentation.

The role requires a Master’s degree in a mental health discipline, WA licensure (LMHC/LMFT/LMSW), and at least one year of experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a mental health discipline and WA licensure (LMHC/LMFT/LMSW).
• Minimum one year of experience in mental health treatment.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and PHI confidentiality regulations.
• Ability to work in a cross-cultural environment and with trauma-informed care.

Responsibilities

• Provides oversight and quality assurance of mental health services, including record keeping and direct services.
• Reviews treatment plans, case notes, and correspondence for regulatory compliance.
• Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to meet patient needs within treatment planning.
• Provides guidance on intervention strategies, group therapy dynamics, and mental health screenings.
• Ensures clinical services comply with HIPAA and documentation requirements.
• Performs intake assessments, diagnoses, and develops treatment plans for dual diagnoses.
• Conducts individual, family, or group therapy sessions as required.

Skills

Crisis Intervention

Team Collaboration

Cultural Competency

Documentation & HIPAA

Education

Master’s degree in mental health

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: QCH Annex - Aberdeen, WA 98520Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Graduate DegreeSalary Range: $36.83 - $52.88 HourlyTravel Percentage: NegligibleJob Shift: AnyJob Category: Health CareAt Quinault Community Health

we are dedicated to fostering an environment where clients can thrive. And we’re looking for Licensed Counselors to join our team. This role offers not only chance to make a profound difference in people’s lives, but also a chance to grow professionally with the support of a dynamic and collaborative team. If you are a LMHC, LMFT, or a LMSW, please see below for more information.

Quinault Community Health is located on the beautiful Olympic Peninsula, surrounded by the great outdoors. Locally we have many city, county, state, and federal parks. We are surrounded by an extravagant number of outdoor activities including hiking, camping, hunting, fishing, ocean beaches, lakes, rivers, bird watching and much more.

We offer our employees a wonderful benefits plan. All full-time employees are eligible for Medical, Prescription, Vision and Dental. If your plan is employee only, we will cover 100% of the premiums, you will also have the option to add dependents at an additional cost. We pay 100% of the premiums for our full-time employees for both short-term and long-term disability plans. We have a gracious employee leave program to include 14 holidays, paid annual leave and paid sick leave. We reimburse 100% of the costs of your licenses and certifications required for your position.

The Mental Health Counselor provides expertise in counseling that includes providing assessments, individual counseling, and case management; possesses strong crisis intervention and will be able to provide comprehensive individual and group therapy.

Essential Job Functions for the Licensed Mental Health Counselor include but are not limited to:

• Provides oversight and quality assurance of all mental health services including record keeping and direct services.
• Reviews treatment plans, case notes, and written correspondence to verify that such documents meet appropriate regulatory agencies.
• Collaborates with a multidisciplinary treatment team consisting of the COO, Medical Director, Substance Use Disorder Professionals, and Nurses to identify and meet the needs of the patient within the treatment planning process and to assist in their overall well-being.
• Provides guidance and direction to behavioral health staff on clinical intervention strategies, treatment planning, group therapy dynamics, and behavioral health screenings as necessary for excellent service delivery standards at QCH and QWC.
• Ensures that clinical services follow county, state, and federal regulatory agencies to include adherence to all HIPAA and documentation requirements.
• Conducts risk assessments; provides recommendations and triage accordingly.
• Works in collaboration with Billing, inter-agency departments, and the Medical Director and under the direction of the Clinical Supervisor to develop and implement behavioral/mental health quality improvement processes as required for providing behavioral health services, and in compliance with all Federal, State, and County requirements.
• Conducts intake assessment interviews, writes intake assessments, and diagnoses utilizing mental health diagnostic manual DSM 5.
• Conducts individual, family, or group therapy sessions for co-occurring disorders based on ethical and medical necessity guidelines.
• Develops treatment plans for patients who are dually diagnosed at the clinics.
• Provides the appropriate documentation for service delivery including treatment goals, crisis plans, and progress notes in a timely manner.
• Develops and provides psycho-educational groups or ongoing therapy groups.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Adheres to QCH and QWC Policies.

QualificationsRequired:

• Master’s degree in a mental health discipline, LMHC, LMFT, LMSW, or LMFTA.
• One (1) year experience in mental health treatment. Preferably one year of experience in working with dually diagnosed patients.
• Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
• Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of mental dysfunctions, to provide counseling and guidance.
• Knowledge and adherence to state (RCW, WAC) and federal confidentiality regulations (42 CFR part 2). Applicants must always conduct self ethically and professionally.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and PHI requirements.
• Knowledge of common office and administrative procedures.
• Skills in the operation of a personal computer and standard office programs and equipment.
• Ability to work in a cross-culture environment and understands the social and cultural context of the patients, understanding the role of trauma, historical, community, family, and personal experience in wellness and recovery.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, staff, and outside agencies.

License Requirements:

• Master’s degree in a mental health discipline, LMHC, LMFT, LMSW.
• Appropriate professional registration/certification by Washington State required.

Must maintain a valid Washington State Driver’s License and must be insurable through our company.

Physical & Mental Requirements:

While performing these job duties, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is required to be able work at a computer work station during their scheduled shift. Employee is required to have in-person interaction with patients. The employee occasionally is required to stand; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Employees must be able to report to work on time and work their full scheduled shift.