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Crisis Counselor - Clin II - FT - Skagit

Compass Health
vision insurance, paid holidays, sick time, 403(b), retirement plan
United States, Washington, Mount Vernon
Nov 20, 2024
Crisis Mental Health Counselor/Clinician II - Full time Mt. Vernon, WA Compass Health is currently looking for a Mental Health Therapist / Clinician II for our MCOT in Mount Vernon. The Mobile Crisis Outreach Team (MCOT) is a community-based outreach team with the ability to respond to and provide crisis services in the community (e.g., homes, schools, shelters). The Team serves adults, adolescents, and children who are experiencing a behavioral health (mental health and/or substance use) crisis regardless of their funding source. MCOT offers short term crisis intervention and prevention services utilizing strength-based, solution-focused, culturally competent, trauma-informed, and recovery-oriented interventions. MCOT consists of a team of behavioral health professionals, including mental health professionals, certified peer counselors, and chemical dependency professionals collaborating with the individual in crisis and their family members to develop a plan to get through the current crisis, manage future crises, and move towards recovery. What you will be performing This position will provide direct, supportive, and ongoing coordination of therapeutic services to assist clients with behavioral health conditions achieve the highest level of independence and stability possible in their community. Services delivered are recovery-focused and include but are not limited to case management, treatment planning, resource identification and assistance, identification and development of natural supports, advocacy, service monitoring and follow-up, collaboration with natural supports and other providers, and individual and group services. Serves as a treatment team member and provides back up to other team members as needed. What you will be carrying along MA/MS/MSW Degree in a Behavioral Science related field. Qualifies as a Mental Health Professional (MHP) as defined by WAC preferred. Demonstrated knowledge and experience with Evidence-Based Practices, or interest and ability to learn. Individuals who do not already hold a license or associate license through the Washington State Department of Health must submit Agency Affiliated Counselor application upon hire and be approved by the DOH. Valid Washington State Driver's License including vehicle and appropriate insurance, if applicable. Ability to pass pre-employment criminal background check, which may or may not include an additional search by DSHS. What you will be sharing Ability to work effectively with individuals with complex needs and multi-system involvement. Ability to maintain a positive, solution-focused demeanor when responding to conflicts or problems. Demonstrated organizational skills and the ability to multitask within a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication skills, written and verbal. General computer proficiency, including the ability to utilize electronic medical record systems. What we will be offering As the region's largest non-profit community behavioral healthcare organization, we have been serving our clients and our communities for over 110 years. Our commitment to care doesn't stop with our clients though, as we take pride in offering our employees the opportunity to work in a culture that promotes learning, growth, and advancement as well as a focus on employee satisfaction and work/life balance. (benefits pro-rated for part time employees) Medical, dental, and vision insurance at NO COST to Full-time employees 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 funds and paid education leave Up to 2% match for the 403B Retirement plan after the first year Automatic additional pay raises when you have your 1st & 3rd anniversary with Compass! And much, much more!! ABOUT Us 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. We have been serving our clients and our communities for over 110 years, though our commitment to care doesn't stop with our clients as we take pride in offering our employees the opportunity to work in a culture that promotes learning, growth, and advancement. We maintain a focus on employee satisfaction and work/life balance, which includes competitive compensation and benefits programs. Please visit our website for more information: www.compasshealth.org. Compass Health promotes equal treatment and equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, marital status, sexual minority status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification POSITION SUMMARY Job: Clinician II Program: 500-45550 MCOT Location: Mount Vernon Hours: 40 hr/wk: Wed - Sat, 10am-8pm Wage: $29.15-$43.60/hr DOE *** Licensed Scale - $30.93-$45.90/hr DOE