Therapist - PACT

Catholic-Charities-Serving-Central-Washington; Wenatchee (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & vision

403(b) plan

Life Insurance

Education assistance

Employee assistance program

Paid holidays

Job summary

Catholic Charities Serving Central Washington seeks a licensed mental health professional to provide comprehensive behavioral health services in community settings. You will coordinate care, develop and adjust treatment plans, educate families, and collaborate with partner agencies to support clients with complex needs.

Responsibilities include conducting assessments, delivering evidence-based therapies, crisis intervention, and after-hours on-call coverage.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work or counseling with clinical licensure eligibility.
• Experience in behavioral health treatment and crisis services preferred.
• Strong skills in assessment, treatment planning, and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide service coordination (case management) for clients and monitor activities.
• Develop, write, implement and revise overall treatment goals and plans.
• Educate and advocate for clients and families; coordinate with community agencies.
• Participate in comprehensive assessments and treatment planning meetings.
• Deliver substance use and treatment services; provide individual, group, and family therapy.
• On-call coverage and medication monitoring after hours on a rotating basis.

Skills

Crisis services experience

Case management

Verbal and written communication

Independent work & team

Education

Master's degree in social work, counseling, or related field leading to eligibility for clinical licensure

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

This position carries out rehabilitation and support functions along with assisting in treatment, substance abuse services, education, support, and consultation to clients and their families. Treatment is primarily provided in the community at a location that best meets the needs of the clients served.Responsibilities:Primary ResponsibilitiesProvide service coordination (case management) for an assigned group of clients including coordinating and monitoring the activitiesAssumes primary responsibility for developing, writing, implementing, evaluating, revising overall treatment goals and plans as clients’ needs changeEducate, support clients’ families, and advocate for clients’ rights and preferencesParticipate in client centered comprehensive assessment of psychiatric historyComplete sections of the PACT comprehensive assessment including social development and functioning, activities of daily living, and family structure and relationshipsConsults with community agencies and families to maintain coordination in the treatment processParticipate in daily staff organizational meetings and treatment planning review meetingsParticipate in providing substance use and treatment servicesOn call and medication monitoring after normal business hours on rotating basisPsychiatric Treatment and Dual Diagnosis Substance Abuse ServicesAssist in ongoing assessment of clients’ mental illness symptoms and clients’ response to treatmentProvides therapy services utilizing evidence-based interventions including CBTpMake appropriate changes in treatment plans to ensure immediate and appropriate interventions are provided in response to changes in mental status or behavior which put clients at riskAssist in the provision of symptom education to enable clients to identify their mental illness symptomsAssist in the provision of direct clinical services to clients on an individual, groups, and family basis in the office or in the community setting to teach behavioral symptoms, management techniques to alleviate and manage symptoms not reduced by medicationPromote clients’ personal growth and development by assisting them to adapt and cope with internal and external stressesAssist with individual or group treatment in office or community setting in a stage-based treatment model that is non-confrontational, considers interactions of mental illness, substance abuse, and client determined goalsCoordinate with outside inpatient services to detoxify clients and establish linkage to self-help programsParticipate in the provision of rehabilitation servicesActivities of Daily Living ServicesProvide ongoing assessment, problem solving, side by side services, skill training supervisions, and environmental adaptions to assist clients with activities of daily livingAssist clients to find and maintain a safe affordable place to liveAssist and support clients to perform household activities, including house cleaning and laundryEnsure clients have adequate financial support (help to gain employment or apply for entitlements)Teach money management skills (budgeting and bill pay)Assist clients in assessing financial servicesHelp clients to access reliable transportationAssist and support clients to effectively use personal primary care physical, dentist, and other medical specialists as requiredSupport, Interpersonal Relationships and Leisure timeProvide individual supportive therapy (problem solving, role playing, modeling, and support), skill development, and assertiveness training to increase client social and interpersonal activities in a community settingPlan, structure, and prompt social, leisure time activities on evenings, weekend, and holidays, providing side-by-side support and coaching to increase social experiences and provide opportunities to practice social skills and receive feedback & supportSupportProvide practical help, supports, advocacy, coordination, side by side individualized support, problem solving, direct assistance, training, and supervision to help clients obtain the necessities for daily living.Perform other duties as assignedJob Requirements:The following requirements are those that are normally required for performance of this position. Any disabled applicant or incumbent who does not meet or more of the physical requirements, but who can perform the essential function of the job (with or without reasonable accommodations) shall be deemed to meet these requirements.Physical Requirements:This position normally requires that physical demands of standing, walking, bending, lifting or performing other work requiring low physical exertion, talking and hearing on a regular basis to perform the job requirements. These physical demands are required up to 80% of the time. Position also requires ability to drive with adequate vision and skill.Non-Physical Requirements:Qualifications for candidates hired at the MHP level: $84,800 to $95,400 per yearMental Health Counselor Associate (LMHCA), Marriage & Family Therapist Associate (LMFTA), Independent Clinical Social Work Associate (LICSWA), or Licensed Agency Affiliated Counselor (LAAC) in Washington StateQualifications for candidates hired at the Licensed level: $90,100 - $100,700 per yearMental Health Counselor (LMHC), Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT), Independent Clinical Social Work (LICSW) license in Washington StateMinimum requirements for all candidates:Master's degree in social work, counseling, or related field leading to eligibility for clinical licensure1 to 3 years of experience providing behavioral health treatmentExperience providing crisis services, intensive case management, or community-based mental health treatment preferredStrong individual treatment plan writing and computer skillsProblem solving skills to assist and support clients with persistent mental illness and their familiesPossess and utilize effective verbal and written communication skillsAbility to be self-motivated, work independently and as a team memberAbility to represent the agencies in a professional manner within the communityEstablish supportive trusting relationships with persons with severe and persistent mental illness, respect for client rights, and personal preference in treatmentLicensure, Registration, CertificationMarriage & Family Therapist Associate (LMFTA), Mental Health Counselor Associate (LMHCA), Independent Clinical Social Work Associate (LICSWA), or Licensed Agency Affiliated Counselor (LAAC) in Washington StateFirst Aid/CPR CertificationValid Washington State driver’s license and required minimum liability insurance for WA StateMust be deemed insurable as determined by Catholic Charities’ liability insurance providerEmployment is conditional upon:Being cleared by criminal background check and fingerprinting when requiredWage Range: $84,800 to $100,700 per year, depending on experience and credentialsWork Schedule: Monday - Thursday, 7am to 6pmBenefits:13 paid holidays, 12 days of vacation, 12 days of sick leave per yearHealth insurance including medical & prescription coverage, with optional dental and vision insurance plans. Majority of premiums paid by Catholic CharitiesRetirement 403(b) Plan: employee contributions commence upon employment; Catholic Charities contributes 2% of monthly income and matches up to 4% of employee contributions following 6 months of employmentBasic Life Insurance paid 100% by Catholic CharitiesFlexible Spending Account eligibility following 6 months of employmentEducation Assistance Program reimbursing up to $5,250 per year for approved continuing education after 6 months of employmentAdditional voluntary insurances including supplemental life, accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D), critical illness, long term disability, accident, and ID theftEmployee Assistance Program includes 3 counseling sessions per year, legal consultations, financial coaching, and other wellbeing toolsAnnual longevity awards begin at 5 years of employmentIt is the practice of Catholic Charities to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, citizenship status, marital status, creed, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Applicants from underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply. We gladly offer reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities to support participation in the hiring process and employment.