Innovative Mental Health Therapist Home & Community

National Association of Black Social Workers, Inc.; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

New-hire sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Collaborative supervision

Bilingual stipend

Job summary

Catholic Community Services, Family Behavioral Health is seeking a Mental Health Therapist to serve families in Tacoma and Pierce County. Clinicians provide evidence-based, strength-based mental health services in homes, in the community, and at an office site with flexible schedules and on-call rotation.

The position offers a starting salary range of $90,084.80 to $100,193.60 plus collaborative supervision, benefits, and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Behavioral Sciences, or equivalent, accredited degree.
• Knowledge of WISe (Wraparound with Intensive Services) principles and practice preferred, but not required at time of hire.
• Energetic, innovative style with the ability to engage children, youth and family members in services.
• Enthusiastic and optimistic approach, encouraging ongoing participation of all involved.
• Natural ability to work with others through a genuine strengths-based approach, appreciating unique qualities.
• Passion for helping families stay together.
• Ability to visually assess safety in the community and family homes.
• Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team.
• Demonstrate the necessary attitudes, knowledge and skills to deliver culturally competent services and work effectively in multi-cultural situations.
• Ability to meet with clients and colleagues in homes and community locations as needed.
• Preference for a flexible schedule rather than a traditional, fixed 8-5 Monday through Friday facility-based position.
• Should be able to participate in on-call rotation responsibilities, which will be discussed in our screening process.
• Applicant must successfully pass required background clearances prior to an offer of employment.
• Valid driver’s license & current automobile insurance, reliable transportation with an acceptable driving record per CCS policy.
• Support and uphold the mission, beliefs and values of Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services.

Responsibilities

• We provide family-oriented, strength-based mental health services for children and families in their own home and community. Clinicians work flexible schedules, based on the needs of those we serve. This position will participate in an on-call rotation with other Clinicians and Clinical Care Coordinators.
• This unique way of working allows Clinicians/Therapists the opportunity to offer a high level of collaboration, coordination and intensive behavior health services while allowing for creativity and needs-driven services.
• Emphasis is on achieving incredible outcomes with children, youth and families by actively partnering with them along with their natural and community services and supports to achieve long-term safety and stability within each family as well as our neighborhoods and communities.
• We strive to help children and families live together safely and securely with hope and promise.
• At times we serve as a catalyst for change, offering new approaches and challenging long-standing service traditions in community behavioral health.
• We behave with Humility, Passion for our Mission, and Compassion and Respectful Interactions.
• We value learning and offer alternatives and we stand strong to help child-serving systems understand our alternative paradigm while strengthening partnerships.
• We do not compromise our values!
• This position will be based out of FBH Northend, Tacoma office.
• This position requires scheduling flexibility to meet the needs of youth and families served.
• The services we offer will be provided in community-based settings and in family homes.

Skills

Engaging with families

Strength-based approach

Cultural competency

Team collaboration

Flexible scheduling

Education

Master's degree in Behavioral Sciences

WISe principles knowledge

Job description

Catholic Community Services, Family Behavioral Health is seeking a Mental Health Therapist to serve families in Tacoma and Pierce County. Clinicians provide evidence-based, strength-based mental health services in homes, in the community, and at an office site with flexible schedules and on-call rotation.

The position offers a starting salary range of $90,084.80 to $100,193.60 plus collaborative supervision, benefits, and opportunities for growth.