Clinician III - Kent Clinic

Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision

HSA contribution

Retirement plan

EAP resources

Paid time off

Student loan forgiveness programs

Annual longevity bonuses

Training and licensure support

Job summary

Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care in Kent, WA seeks a Clinician III to provide supervision, clinical oversight, and leadership for teams serving adults, children, and families. You will review charts, support treatment planning, and ensure adherence to DSM-5-TR and evidence-based practices.

The role offers a comprehensive benefits package and a signing bonus. Join a mission-driven organization advancing community behavioral health with strong supervision, licensure support, and professional

Qualifications

• Licensed in WA (LMHC/LMFT/LICSW) required.
• Must complete WAC-approved supervisor training within 6 months.
• Experience with adults, children, and families facing multiple barriers.

Responsibilities

• Provide regularly scheduled individual and group supervision in identified areas of expertise and clinical specialty.
• Review supervisees’ charts to ensure chart completion, accuracy, and alignment with guidelines.
• Provide case consultation for treatment planning, assessments, interventions, and safety reporting.
• Complete Core Competency evaluations for new staff.

Skills

Strong clinical skills

DSM-5-TR knowledge

Evidence-Based Practices

Education

WA state independent clinical licensure (LMHC/LMFT/LICSW)

WAC-Approved Supervisor training within 6 months

Job description

Clinician III | Kent, WA | FULL-TIME | NON-EXEMPT | $31.31 - $41.01 | SIGNING BONUS - $5000

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)

• Provide regularly scheduled individual and group supervision in identified areas of expertise and clinical specialty.
• Review supervisees’ charts and documentation to ensure chart completion, accuracy, and alignment with state, county, and payor guidelines, and measure appropriateness of services provided. Utilize data to recommend necessary improvements.
• Provide case consultation to include treatment planning, assessment, recommending clinical interventions, offering resources, and reporting safety concerns.
• Complete Core Competency evaluations for new staff.

What You'll Bring (Required)

Education:

• Washington state independent clinical licensure (e.g., LMHC, LMFT, LICSW, etc.).
• Attend WAC-Approved Supervisor training with 6 months of hire (expenses covered by agency).
• Attend clinical supervision consult meetings
• Support supervisees in maintaining appropriate professional boundaries and prioritizing self-care.

Experience:

• Strong clinical skills and knowledge of clinical standards in the treatment of adults, children, and families facing multiple barriers (abuse, neglect, domestic violence, chemical dependency, poverty, etc.).
• Knowledge of DSM-5-TR.
• Demonstrated expertise and sufficient training in area of specialty (LMHC, LMFT, LICSW, etc.).
• Demonstrated knowledge of Evidence-Based Practices.

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.