Behavioral Health Counselor Associate

Quinault Community Health; Aberdeen (WA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Quinault Community Health seeks a Mental Health Counselor Associate to provide assessments, individual counseling, and case management with strong crisis intervention skills. The role emphasizes compassionate, ethical, and culturally responsive care to individuals and families in the community.

Supervision supports licensure toward independent practice, in a collaborative environment. Full-time position in Aberdeen, WA offering a comprehensive benefits plan including medical, vision, dental, and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a mental health discipline and licensure readiness.
• Knowledge of confidentiality regulations (HIPAA, 42 CFR part 2).
• Experience in counseling, DSM-5 diagnoses, and intake assessments.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessments, individual counseling, and case management under supervision.
• Ensure HIPAA compliance and accurate documentation for services.
• Develop treatment plans and conduct intake assessments.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to meet patient needs.
• Offer group therapy and crisis intervention as required.

Skills

Cultural competence

HIPAA knowledge

DSM-5 familiarity

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation accuracy

Customer service

Ethical practice

Time management

Education

Master’s degree in a mental health discipline

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: QCH Annex - Aberdeen, WA 98520

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: Graduate Degree

Salary Range: $36.83 - $45.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage: Negligible

Job Shift: Any

Job Category: Health Care

Do you believe in meeting people where they are and walking alongside them as they heal, grow, and thrive? We are seeking a Mental Health Counselor Associate who is passionate about providing compassionate, ethical, and culturally responsive care to individuals and families in our community.

This is an excellent opportunity for a developing clinician who wants strong supervision, a collaborative environment, and the chance to build a solid foundation toward independent licensure.

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 Associate provides proficiency 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 Associate

• Provides oversight and quality assurance of all mental health services including record keeping and direct services, while under the supervision of licensed professional.
• 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.

Qualifications Required

• Master’s degree in a mental health discipline, LMHC, LMHCA, 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 at the Quinault Wellness Center, 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.