Mental Health Counselor II

Description

Full Time

Outpatient Clinic

$27.00 - $34.18 DOE

Tacoma, WA

Monday - Friday

Pierce County’s first Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic:

Comprehensive Life Resource is looking for a qualified Mental Health Counselor II to join our team in Tacoma, WA.

We offer: Medical, dental, and vision with 100% paid premiums for employees, 11 paid holidays, Mileage reimbursement, 403(b)-retirement plan, and Tuition Assistance, Continuing education programs, and Health club reimbursement, and Paid Sick Leave.

Function:     Provide Counseling services as part of a behavioral health services treatment team. Qualify as a 
Certified Agency Affiliated Counselor and MHP through WA Department of Health. Work may be in the 
clinic and/or in the community depending on program and client needs. 

Responsibilities:

• Provide clinical counseling to assigned clients using Motivational Interviewing and cognitive behavioral techniques.
• Work as part of a clinical care team to provide integrated health care for clients.
• Provide support and counseling to client’s family and natural supports as appropriate.
• Be prepared to respond to client crisis as appropriate or needed.
• Complete mental health assessment, provisional diagnosis, and risk assessment, reviewed and confirmed by a master’s level mental health professional, ARNP or psychiatric provider.
• Work with clients and multidisciplinary team to develop a treatment plan and track progress in achieving goals.
• Complete other clinical paperwork in a timely and thorough manner.
• Keep records up to date and in compliance with WAC, Title XIX and agency requirements.
• Ensure that ethical and professional standards of practice are maintained.
• In addition to the above, perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Ability to obtain a Certified Agency Affiliated Counselor with WA Department of Health by possessing a Bachelors Degree in an approved social sciences field and a minimum of 5 years experience in behavioral health service delivery under the supervision of Mental Health Professional.
• Must have computer/technology skills enabling successful navigation and documentation in an electronic health records, emailing and using basic phone applications.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize deadlines, work independently, take initiative, and maintain confidentiality.
• Valid Washington State driver’s license; proof of insurance.

Comprehensive Life Resources is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.  We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, veteran status, disability status, and any other applicable legally protected characteristics and or class.

Salary : $27 - $34