Mental Health Therapist - Bachelor's level (FBH Clinician I)

Catholic Community Services; Aberdeen (WA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting base pay: $39.37-$43.79/hr

Availability pay: $1800/year

Incentive pay: up to $8000/year

Bilingual language stipend: $100-$200

Job summary

Catholic Community Services, Family Behavioral Health invites a Clinician to join our Aberdeen team providing in-home and community-based mental health services. You will engage families with flexible scheduling and participate in on-call rotations to achieve lasting safety and stability.

We offer a strong benefits package, bilingual stipends where needed, and performance-based incentives. Internal applicants welcome; background checks and driver eligibility required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Sciences or equivalent required.
• Master’s degree preferred for advancement in the role.
• Ability to engage children, youth and families in services.

Responsibilities

• Provide strength-based mental health services in home and community.
• Participate in on-call rotation with clinicians and coordinators.
• Collaborate with families and community resources for safety and stability.

Skills

Engage children and families

Strengths-based approach

Cultural competence

Flexibility in scheduling

On-call rotation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Sciences

Master’s Degree in Social Services or related field

Job description

Overview

WE'RE GROWING, JOIN OUR FABULOUS TEAM!

MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST(Internal title: Clinician I)ABERDEEN, WASHINGTON|(Serving Grays Harbor Area)

INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY MAY APPLY WITH AN UPDATED RESUME & LETTER OF INTEREST

Catholic Community Services, Family Behavioral Health is looking for a Clinician to join our team of innovators who explore and develop new approaches and implement novel strategies. Our teams provide individualized, creative and flexible services, infused with evidence-based and evidence-informed strategies.

WHO WE ARE:

We are a values-driven organization, providing family-oriented behavioral health care for children, youth and families, provided primarily in their own home and community. Our enthusiastic clinical teams provide whatever is needed to help children and youth remain safely in their own home with their family, restoring hope, providing intense mental health services and supports, and helping to strengthen the family unity. With sites located in Tukwila, Burien, North Tacoma, University Place, Olympia, Shelton, Bremerton, Aberdeen, Yelm, Vancouver, (Salmon Creek and Oakview Drive) and Portland Oregon, we offer comprehensive intensive, Wrap-around mental health services to a diverse population for youth and families. We employ nearly 800 energetic and compassionate employees.

WHAT WE VALUE:Compassion Diversity Strength-Based-Approach Social-Justice & Our Staff!

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Starting Base Pay Range: $39.37- $43.79 per hour
• Availability Pay for coverage after hours $1800.00 per year
• Incentive pay: Up to $8000.00 per year(Based on performance)
• Bi-lingual fluency skills in Spanish and English, or other languages, as needed:$100 -200 per pay period (2 times per month) for service provision in support the families we serve. Tiered language stipend based on language proficiency and youth and family needs.

BENEFITS:

• 12 paid holidays; plus 1 personal holiday each year!
• 3 weeks vacation per year
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plans: 403-B Employee Savings Plan and an Employer Contribution Pension

Training and Supervision:

• Collaborative Supervision
• Extensive training in multiple clinical approaches as well as trainings in related areas
• Weekly supervision with your Clinical Supervisor
• Daily supervision and support, as needed
• Immediate assistance and clinical supervision/consultation available at any time

Responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY:

We provide family, strength-based mental health services for children and families in their own home and community. Our enthusiastic clinical teams provide whatever is needed to help children and youth remain safely in their own home with their family, restoring hope and promise, providing intense mental health services and supports, and helping to strengthen the family unity. Clinicians work flexible schedules, based on their family’s needs, including evenings and weekends, in the home and community setting of the youth and families.This position will participate in an on-call rotation with other Clinicians and Clinical Care Coordinators. This unique way of working allows Clinicians the opportunity to offer a high level of collaboration, coordination and intensive behavior health services while allowing room for creativity and needs driven work. 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 in our neighborhoods and communities.

This position will be based out of FBH Aberdeen. It may include time working from home, in the office and with scheduling flexibility to provide services to youth and families in the community and in their homes, as needed.

A full job description with qualifications may be shared with candidates identified for an interview.

Qualifications

WHAT WE ARE SEEKING IN A CANDIDATE:

• Bachelor'sdegree in Behavioral Sciences, or equivalent, accredited degree.
• 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 and assets of all involved.
• Passion for helping families stay together.
• 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 visually assess safety in the community and family homes.
• Ability to meet with clients and colleagues in homes and community locations.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Social Services or related field.
• Mental Health Professional (as defined by WAC 388-865).
• Knowledge of Wraparound principles and practice.

ABOUT ABERDEEN:

The City of Aberdeen islocated in Grays Harbor County on the southern edge of the Olympic Peninsula at the convergence of the Wishkah and Chehalis Rivers. Enjoy all the area has to offer:

• The historyof this area has been driven by logging and fishing industries, in the last few years there has been an effort to replace these with emphasis on tourism and designating Aberdeen as the largest retail center on the Washington Coast. Our top-notch schools help to prepare our children for their future.
• In Aberdeen and our surrounding areas, enjoy beachcombing, birdwatching, kayaking, or quiet walks in the pristine forests.

If you are passionate aboutproviding strength-based mental health services for children, youth and their family, we would love to hear from you!

For additional questions, contactKarla Lacktorin, Regional Clinical Recruiter, [e-mail]

Note to Internal Candidates:HR reviews internal compensation and determines increase based on their experience and also agency internal equity factors.

Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please let us know if you need special accommodations to apply or interview for this position.