Clinician II - Kent

Valley Cities; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus $3,000

Health insurance (Medical, Dental, & >

Health Savings Account

Retirement plan

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Valley Cities is seeking a Clinician II at the Kent Clinic for a full-time, non-exempt position. The role includes crisis management, client intakes, and collaboration on recovery plans, with a 60% productivity target and potential community-based work.

The ideal candidate holds an MA/MS in human services, registered as an Agency Affiliated Counselor within 2 weeks, and can transport clients. Background checks are required.

Qualifications

• MA/MS degree in human services and two years of relevant experience.
• Agency Affiliated Counselor registration within 2 weeks of hire.
• Must have the ability to transport clients.
• Experience in clinical work a plus.
• Pass required background checks.

Responsibilities

• Orients and educates clients and families; explains clinical role and recovery plan.
• Provides Crisis Management Services.
• Performs intakes with MHP credentials as needed.
• Participates in QI activities and committees.
• Assists with billing requirements as needed.
• Works in office and in the community to engage clients with services.

Skills

Two years of relevant experience

Ability to transport clients

Experience in clinical work (a plus)

Pass required background checks

Education

MA/MS degree in human services

Agency Affiliated Counselor registration

Job description

Clinician II | Kent Clinic | FULL-TIME | NON-EXEMPT | $27.77 - $35.87 | SIGNING BONUS - $3000

About Valley Cities

Valley Cities has recently been selected to lead efforts in Washington State to become a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC), reflecting compliance with stringent national standards in behavioral health care. This status enables broader service availability, improved integration of mental health and substance use treatment, enhanced crisis intervention capabilities, and ensures services are accessible to all, regardless of financial circumstances.

What You'll Do (Essential Functions)

• Orients and educates clients and their families by meeting them in and out of the office; explaining the role of the clinical case manager; collaborating on the recovery plan; providing educational information in conjunction with direct service providers related to treatments, procedures, medications, and continuing service requirements.
• Provides Crisis Management Services.
• Performs intakes as needed with MHP credentials.
• Participates in QI activities and participates in committees as assigned.
• Assists with the billing requirements as needed.
• Performs real world problem solving with the client, which may require the clinician to work in the office as well as in the community field to engage clients in services. This may include but is not limited to clients’ homes, hospitals, schools, and shelters.
• Achieve 60% productivity (24 hours) billable services per full FTE.
• Advocates for the client with community, family, providers, landlords, DPS, etc.
• Adds to the interdisciplinary recovery plan and other clinician tools by participating in meetings; coordinating information and service requirements with other service providers; resolving issues that could affect smooth care progression; fostering peer support; providing education to others regarding the care coordination/management process.

What You'll Bring (Required)

• MA/MS degree in human services and two years of relevant experience.
• Obtain Agency Affiliated Counselor registration within 2 weeks of hire.
• Must have the ability to transport clients.
• Experience in Clinical work a plus.
• Pass required background checks.

Join Our Team!

Be a part of a team that is dedicated to making a difference every day. Meaningful work, and comprehensive benefits:

Medical, Dental, & Vision coverage available for employees and eligible family members and dependents

Health Savings Account, $2,000 contribution annually, prorated monthly.

Agency sponsored retirement plan, up to 6% employer contributions, and pre-tax/Roth available

Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) resources

Comprehensive paid time off, paid holidays, and extended sick leave options

Access to Student Loan Forgiveness Programs

Annual longevity bonuses

Recognition programs and incentives

Access to training, supervision, and consultation for professional certification and licensure

Clinical supervision provided toward licensure, if applicable

Paid training days and yearly training fund

We are excited about the future ahead! We’re looking for people who want to make a real difference in behavioral health while growing alongside a mission-driven team. Employees joining Valley Cities at this time will become part of an impactful organization dedicated to advancing community behavioral health, that is grounded in compassion, equity and community impact. Join us to make significant contributions during pivotal moments in the lives of others!

We are dedicated to Equal Opportunity Employment & embrace the contributions of a diverse and inclusive workforce. Valley Cities Counseling and Consultation is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans and does not unlawfully discriminate under federal, state, or local laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

Valley Cities is dedicated to Equal Opportunity Employment.

Valley Cities is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to recruit, hire, train, promote, reassign, compensate, and administer all personnel actions without regard to age, sex, race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or medical condition including pregnancy. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

Valley Cities also provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs or practices fully required by law. If you would like to request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources .