Mental Health Counselor Clinician I Full Time

Compass Health; Mount Vernon (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vacation days

Sick days

Holidays pay

Professional development

Education leave

403(b) retirement plan

Mileage reimbursement

Supervision

Job summary

Compass Health in Western Washington is seeking a Mental Health Counselor - Clinician I to join our PACT North team, delivering intensive, team-based behavioral health services to adults with severe mental health conditions.

The role emphasizes recovery-oriented care, collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, and consistent outreach across community settings, with opportunities for professional development and supervision.

Qualifications

• BA/BS/BSW degree in a Behavioral Science-related field.
• Knowledge of Evidence-Based Practices or willingness to learn.
• Must complete Agency Affiliated Counselor registration if not already credentialed.
• Must pass a background check (including DSHS screening).
• Must be 21+ years of age.

Responsibilities

• Provide recovery-oriented behavioral health services, including counseling, case management, and care coordination.
• Partner with clients to develop individualized, strength-based treatment plans that promote recovery and independence.
• Deliver services primarily through community-based outreach (homes, hospitals, shelters, jails, and other community settings).
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary PACT team, providing coordinated, team-based care.
• Deliver services in alignment with PACT fidelity standards, including frequent client contact and high levels of outreach.
• Conduct ongoing assessments, including risk evaluations and safety planning.
• Support clients in accessing resources, building natural supports, and navigating multiple systems of care.
• Coordinate care with psychiatric providers, medical providers, emergency services, and community agencies.
• Facilitate group services and psychoeducation as needed.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in compliance with agency and regulatory standards.
• Participate in team meetings, supervision, and required trainings.

Skills

communication

organization

documentation

Education

BA/BS/BSW degree in Behavioral Science

Job description

Introduction

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.

Overview

Join Compass Health – Compassion in Action

Compass Health is seeking aMental Health Counselor - Clinician I to join ourPACT North team, providing intensive, team-based behavioral health services to adults living with severe and persistent mental health conditions.

PACT is a highly collaborative, community-based model designed to serve individuals with complex needs who have not benefited from traditional outpatient services. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact throughconsistent outreach, relationship-building, and whole-person care.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance at no cost for full-time staff
• 16 days of paid vacation the first year
• 12 sick days with great wellness day
• 13 paid holidays – 11 regular and 2 that you choose
• Professional development opportunities and training
• Professional funds and paid education leave
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match after one year
• Mileage reimbursement for community-based work
• Supportive team environment with ongoing supervision

Responsibilities

• Providerecovery-oriented behavioral health services, including counseling, case management, and care coordination.
• Partner with clients to developindividualized, strength-based treatment plansthat promote recovery and independence.
• Deliver services primarily throughcommunity-based outreach(homes, hospitals, shelters, jails, and other community settings).
• Work as part of amultidisciplinary PACT team, providing coordinated, team-based care.
• Deliver services in alignment withPACT fidelity standards, including frequent client contact and high levels of outreach.
• Conductongoing assessments, including risk evaluations and safety planning.
• Support clients in accessing resources, building natural supports, and navigating multiple systems of care.
• Coordinate care withpsychiatric providers, medical providers, emergency services, and community agencies.
• Facilitategroup services and psychoeducationas needed.
• Maintainaccurate and timely documentationin compliance with agency and regulatory standards.
• Participate inteam meetings, supervision, and required trainings.

Schedule & Program Expectations

• Providedaily outreach servicesin the community.
• Participate24/7 on-call rotation, including crisis response.
• Workevenings, weekends, and holidaysas assigned.
• Deliver services to a high-acuity population withcomplex, multi-system involvement.

Requirements

• BA/BS/BSW degreein a Behavioral Science-related field.
• Knowledge ofEvidence-Based Practicesor willingness to learn.
• Must completeAgency Affiliated Counselorregistration if not already credentialed.
• ValidWashington State Driver’s License, insurance, and reliable transportation.
• Must be21+ years of age.
• Ability to pass abackground check(including DSHS screening).

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Experience working with individuals withsevere and persistent mental illness.
• Ability to thrive in afast-paced, team-based, and community-oriented environment.
• Strongcommunication, organization, and documentation skills.
• Ability to maintain asolution-focused, flexible approachwhen addressing complex challenges.
• Experience working acrossmultiple systems (behavioral health, medical, legal, social services).

Why Compass Health?

• Compass Health is one of Western Washington’s largest private, non-profit behavioral health organizations, servingIsland, San Juan, Skagit, Snohomish, and Whatcomcounties for over110 years.
• We’re committed not just to high-quality care—but also to our people. Our culture emphasizesgrowth, teamwork, balance, and purpose.Join us in making a difference.
• Visit us at Compassh.org
• Compass Health is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.We welcome individuals of all backgrounds and lived experiences.