Therapist - Homeless Outreach (Community-Based)

Comprehensive Life Resources; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical premiums paid for employees

Dental premiums paid for employees

Vision premiums paid for employees

11 paid holidays

403(b) retirement plan

Life Insurance

Long term Disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Comprehensive Life Resources in Tacoma, WA is seeking a qualified Therapist to join our Homeless Outreach team in Downtown Tacoma. This outreach role involves providing mental health services in the community, with a minimum of 50% community-based work and driving between locations.

The position requires a Master’s degree in social or behavioral sciences, state licensure, and experience with DSM-V and evidence-based practices such as CBT, ACT, and MI.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social or behavioral sciences.
• MHP credential preferred
• Strong understanding of DSM-V and proficient knowledge of therapeutic interventions
• Proficiency in Evidenced Based Practices (EBPs) such as CBT (especially CBT-P), ACT, and MI preferred
• WA State credential/license. Associate license/ license preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communications skills.
• If the position requires driving, must have a valid driver’s license, proof of insurance, and working vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Establish rapport, assess and diagnose mental health disorders for all assigned clients within scope of credential.
• Develop and implement a whole person, collaborative treatment plan with client and other treatment team members (when relevant).
• Provide individual, group, family therapy, and/or education therapy services as indicated by a client’s treatment needs.
• Respond to clinical crises through assessment, intervention, safety planning and case consultation.
• Document clinical work in a timely fashion and according to program standards, including assessments, treatment plans, progress notes and discharge summaries.
• Attend treatment team meetings, staff meetings, and designated staff training and consultation sessions as assigned.
• Ensure that ethical and professional standards of practice are maintained by following all CLR policies and seeking regular consultation.
• Actively participate in clinical supervision and training for continued professional growth.

Skills

DSM-V knowledge

Therapy interventions

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Cultural competency

Education

Master’s degree in social or behavioral sciences

Tools

CBT

ACT

MI

Job description

Comprehensive Life Resources in Tacoma, WA is seeking a qualified Therapist to join our Homeless Outreach team in Downtown Tacoma. This outreach role involves providing mental health services in the community, with a minimum of 50% community-based work and driving between locations.

The position requires a Master’s degree in social or behavioral sciences, state licensure, and experience with DSM-V and evidence-based practices such as CBT, ACT, and MI.