Child & Family Therapist - Friday Harbor Children's Intensive Services

Compassh; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading non-profit organization dedicated to mental health services as a Child & Family Therapist. In this impactful role, you will work closely with children and families, providing essential support in a community-based environment. You'll utilize a strength-based approach to help youth thrive at home and in their communities while collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team. Enjoy a flexible schedule, comprehensive training in mental health interventions, and a supportive workplace culture that values employee growth and satisfaction. This is an exciting opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children and families while advancing your career in a rewarding field.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance at NO COST for full-time employees

16 days of vacation in the first year

12 sick days including an additional wellness day

$500 in professional funds per year

Up to 5 days paid education leave

403(b) retirement plan with up to 2% company match

Automatic pay raises on 1st and 3rd anniversary

Qualifications

• MA/MS/MSW in Behavioral Science required.
• Qualifies as a Mental Health Professional (MHP) as defined by WAC.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized, strength-based therapy within a wraparound model.
• Participate in after-hours crisis/emergency response.

Skills

Evidence-Based Practices

Behavioral Science

Crisis Assessment

Multi-disciplinary Teamwork

Education

MA/MS/MSW Degree

Child Mental Health Specialist Training

Tools

Washington State Driver’s License

Job description

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Child & Family Therapist - Friday Harbor Children's Intensive Services

CHILD AND FAMILY THERAPIST - Full Time OR Part Time

FRIDAY HARBOR, WA

Compass Health is currently looking for a Child & Family Therapist to join the Children’s Intensive Services (WISe) program in Friday Harbor!

Children’s Intensive Outpatient Services supports children and their families in their community in a least restrictive environment using the Wraparound process (WISe). Wraparound works to honor the family voice and choice, identify strengths, build natural supports, and foster self-sufficiency. Wraparound teams provide comprehensive behavioral health services and supports to Medicaid-eligible individuals, up to 21 years of age, with complex behavioral health needs and their families. The goal of the program is for eligible youth to live and thrive in their homes and communities, as well as to avoid or reduce disruptive out-of-home placements. Assessment, treatment, and support services are provided in the youth and family’s natural setting, where needs and challenges present themselves (such as the home, school, and community). Families report excellent outcomes including, youth/family stability, increased support, connection to their community, and hope for the future.

What you will be performing

We are looking for a Therapist who can work as part of a multi-disciplinary treatment team to provide an individualized, creative, and strength-based approach within the wraparound model. This position will support youth and caregivers in order to maintain children in a least restrictive and community-based environment.

This position requires a flexible schedule with evening hours both in the office, in the client home, and in the community. Therapists deliver clinical services using evidenced-based practice models. This position also participates in the rotation of an after-hours crisis/emergency response including initial crisis assessment, safety risk, and outreach if needed. Once hired, the program will provide training in intensive mental health intervention.

What you will be carrying along

• MA/MS/MSW Degree in a Behavioral Science related field required.
• Qualifies as a Mental Health Professional (MHP) as defined by WAC.
• Meets educational and training requirements for designation as a Child Mental Health Specialist preferred.
• Ability to pass pre-employment criminal background check.

What you will be sharing

• Experience in medical, mental health, or social services field preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with Evidence-Based Practices, or interest and ability to learn.
• Valid Washington State Driver’s License including vehicle and appropriate insurance.
• Individuals who do not already hold a license or associate license through the Washington State Department of Health must submit Agency Affiliated Counselor application upon hire and be approved by the DOH.

What we will be offering

As the region’s largest non-profit community behavioral healthcare organization, we have been serving our clients and our communities for over 110 years. Our commitment to care doesn’t stop with our clients though, as we take pride in offering our employees the opportunity to work in a culture that promotes learning, growth, and advancement as well as a focus on employee satisfaction and work/life balance.

(benefits pro-rated for part-time employees)

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance at NO COST to full-time employees.
• 16 days of vacation the first year.
• 12 sick days including an additional wellness day.
• $500 in professional funds per year.
• Up to 5 days paid education leave.
• 403(b) retirement plan with up to 2% company match after the first year.
• Automatic additional pay raises when you have your 1st and 3rd anniversary with Compass.
• And much, much more!!!

This totals over 45 paid days off in your first year!

The organization you will be joining

Compass Health is the region’s largest private, non-profit organization providing mental health and chemical dependency services in Island, San Juan, Skagit, Snohomish, and Whatcom counties of Western Washington. We provide quality creative services to children, families, and adults in a variety of outpatient, residential, and inpatient settings. We have been serving our clients and our communities for over 110 years, though our commitment to care doesn’t stop with our clients as we take pride in offering our employees the opportunity to work in a culture that promotes learning, growth, and advancement. We maintain a focus on employee satisfaction and work/life balance, which includes competitive compensation and benefits programs. Please visit our website for more information: www.compasshealth.org.

Compass Health promotes equal treatment and equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, marital status, sexual minority status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification.

POSITION SUMMARY
Job Title: Child & Family Therapist / Clinician II
Program: 600-16300 – Children's Intensive Services Program
Location: Oak Harbor
Hours: 40 Hours Per Week
Wage: $29.15-$45.90/hr DOE

Licensed wage scale: $30.93-$45.90/hr DOE