Child and Family Counselor

Catholic Charities of Central Washington; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement 403(b) Plan

13 paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Education Assistance Program

Job summary

Catholic Charities of Central Washington is seeking a clinician to deliver mental health services to children, families, and adults in outpatient clinics, client homes, or school settings. You will conduct intakes, diagnoses, and therapy under supervision, using evidence-based practices and a strengths-based approach.

This role emphasizes collaboration with schools and healthcare partners, comprehensive documentation, and active participation in supervision and CQI activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social science and current enrollment in a related master's program.
• RAAC/CAAC credential with WA State Department of Health preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication and documentation skills.
• Bilingual English and Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide culturally sensitive treatment using evidence-based practices.
• Complete documentation within required timeframes.
• Develop and monitor clinical treatment plans focused on client goals.
• Maintain 60% productivity for reportable/billable services.
• Participate in supervision, meetings, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Coordinate care with schools, physicians, and community resources.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Provide on-call coverage as required.

Skills

Strengths-based practice

Clinical assessment

Documentation skills

Cultural sensitivity

Independent & team work

Referral coordination

Professional community representation

Bilingual EN/ES

Education

Bachelor's degree in social science

Enrolled in master's in social work/counseling/MFT

Tools

RAAC/CAAC credential

WA driver's license

Agency liability insurance

Job description

Position Summary:

Provides clinical mental health services to children and families in an outpatient community mental health clinic, client homes, or community-based locations such as schools. Responsibilities include case management and assisting with mental health treatment services such as intakes, diagnosis, and therapy under the supervision of an appropriately credentialed supervisor.

Responsibilities:

• Provide culturally sensitive treatment to children, families, and adults using Evidence Based Practices
• Complete required documentation within the identified timeframes
• Assist in the development of clinical treatment plans which focus on client strengths, culture, needs, and goals within the briefest time frame for successful achievement.
• Maintain encounters/productivity of 60% of reportable/billable services
• Participate in ongoing Continuous Quality Improvement to ensure that services provided demonstrate best practice standards and meet all contractual requirements
• Actively participate in individual and group supervision, clinical staff meetings, and other multi-disciplinary meetings
• Staff cases which require specialist consultations and psychiatric consultation as required
• Coordinate client treatment with schools, physicians, and other community resources and make referrals to community services whenever necessary
• Observe confidentiality in all related program functions with staff and families
• Establish and maintain working relationships with other community mental health providers, primary care, and other referral sources
• Provide routine services and on-call coverage outside of standard business hours if required by assigned program or team
• Perform other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

The following requirements are those that are normally required for performance of this position. Any disabled applicant or incumbent who does not meet one or more of the physical requirements, but who can perform the essential function of the job (with or without reasonable accommodations) shall be deemed to meet these requirements

Physical Requirements:

This position normally requires the physical demands of standing, walking, bending, lifting or performing other work requiring low physical exertion, talking and hearing on a regular basis to perform the job requirements. These physical demands are required up to 80% of the time. Position also requires ability to drive with adequate vision.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in a social science and currently enrolled in a master's degree in an accredited program in social work, counseling, marriage & family therapy or closely related field required

Experience:

• Prior experience working with children, families, and adults in a professional outpatient setting preferred

Special Skills:

• Operate from a strengths-based perspective
• Strong clinical assessment skills and knowledge
• Possess good verbal and written communication skills and excellent documentation skills
• Ability to provide service in a culturally sensitive manner
• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Ability to work in a collaborative manner with referral sources
• Ability to represent the agency in a professional manner within the community
• Bilingual English & Spanish preferred

Licensure, Registration, Certification:

• Registered Agency Affiliated Counselor (RAAC) or Certified Agency Affiliated Counselor (CAAC) credential with Washington State Department of Health
• Valid Washington State driver's license and agency minimum required liability insurance for WA State
• Must be deemed insurable as determined by Catholic Charities' liability insurance provider

Employment is conditional upon:

• Being cleared by criminal background check and fingerprinting when required

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday business hours; must work 2 nights until 7:00pm Wage Range: $25.50 - $29.50 per hour, depending on experience and credentials Benefits:

• 13 paid holidays, 12 days of vacation, 12 days of sick leave per year
• Health insurance including medical & prescription coverage, with optional dental and vision insurance plans. Majority of premiums paid by Catholic Charities
• Retirement 403(b) Plan: employee contributions commence upon employment; Catholic Charities contributes 2% of monthly income and matches up to 4% of employee contributions following 6 months of employment
• Basic Life Insurance paid 100% by Catholic Charities
• Flexible Spending Account eligibility following 6 months of employment
• Education Assistance Program reimbursing up to $5,250 per year for approved continuing education after 6 months of employment
• Additional voluntary insurances including supplemental life, accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D), critical illness, long term disability, accident, and ID theft
• Employee Assistance Program includes 3 counseling sessions per year, legal consultations, financial coaching, and other wellbeing tools
• Annual longevity awards begin at 5 years of employment

It is the practice of Catholic Charities to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, citizenship status, marital status, creed, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Applicants from underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply. We gladly offer reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities to support participation in the hiring process and employment.