Description
If you are looking for employment with a purpose where you can help improve the daily lives of the members of your community, then consider a career with Pioneer Human Services!
We are currently looking for a Behavioral Health Clinician III (Mental Health Counselor) with a passion for human services. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved with an organization focused on lowering the barriers to a successful reentry for returning citizens, racial justice, and diversity, equity and inclusion.
Who we are
We empower justice-involved individuals to overcome adversity and reach their full potential.
For over 60 years, we have proudly serviced our clients with professionalism and empathy. We are a nationally recognized non-profit with 50 locations across Washington state that provides a chance for change to over 3,000 people on any given day.
What you'll do
As the Behavioral Health Clinician III (Mental Health Counselor) you will be responsible for providing quality counseling, case management, and community support services to clients with mental health conditions, substance use disorders, and/or co-occurring disorders at Pioneer Human Services (PHS) using evidence-based and promising practices, effectively meeting the need of PHS's clientele; and documenting treatment and case management service provision in a timely and effective manner.
What you'll bring
Any equivalent combination of education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities is acceptable.

• Master's Degree in mental health, behavioral health, or related human services field with curriculum related to counseling and psychology
• Must possess a current mental health associate's license (i.e. LMHCA, LMFTA, LSWAA, LSWAIC) or be a Mental Health Professional and an Agency Affiliated Counselor
  • Mental Health Professional (MHP) criteria in Washington state:
    • A psychiatrist, psychologist, psychiatric nurse, or social worker as defined in chapters 71.05 RCW and 71.34 RCW
    • A person who is licensed by the Department of Health as a Mental Health Counselor, Mental Health Counselor Associate, Marriage and Family Therapist, or Marriage and Family Therapist Associate
    • A person who is registered by the Department of Health as an Agency Affiliated Counselor who has a master's degree or further advanced degree in counseling or one of the social sciences from an accredited college or university. In addition, at least two years of experience in direct treatment of person(s) with mental illness or emotional disturbance, such experience gained under the supervision of a mental health professional recognized by the department or attested to by the licensed behavioral health agency.
  • "Agency affiliated counselor" means a person registered under chapter 18.19.210 RCW, who is engaged in counseling and employed by an agency listed in WAC 246-810-016 or an agency recognized under WAC 246-810-017 to provide a specific counseling service or services.

Preferably you'll bring

• 1 year of experience in mental health, behavioral health, or other related human services field
• SUDP/SUDPT (dually credentialed)
• If designated by the work location, employee must have a valid driver's license, personal auto insurance, and a driver's abstract/driving record acceptable to Pioneer's auto insurance company. Employee must meet requirements of Pioneer's approved driver policy and guidelines.

What we offer
Our employees are important. That's why at Pioneer Human Services we're committed to competitive industry compensation and a comprehensive employee benefits program that helps our employees stay healthy, feel secure and maintain balance. Employees working a minimum of 30 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible to participate the first of the month following 30 days of full-time employment in:

• Medical
• Flexible-spending
• Dental
• Vision coverage

After 60 days of full-time employment coverage for

• Life,
• AD&D, and disability

Other benefits include:

• Dependent Daycare flexible spending.
• Tuition assistance program: Pioneer pays 100% of a bachelor's degree tuition and 50% for graduate programs. Available for full-time status employees after 3 months of employment.
• Retirement plan: Pioneer contributes 3.5% of an employee's annual compensation into retirement plans. An additional 3.5% match is offered to those who contribute 6% on their own.
• Employee recognition programs: gift cards, additional time off, weekend getaways and more.
• Public transportation discount.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).

EEO
Pioneer human services is an equal opportunity employer of minorities/women/individuals with disabilities/protected veterans and does not unlawfully discriminate under federal, state, or local laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status. EEO is the law poster EEO is the law poster supplement
Pioneer Human Services is a Drug-Free Company
Pioneer Human Services is a drug free company. This position has been deemed safety sensitive under RCW 49.44.240(3) and is subject to both pre-employment drug testing and drug testing during employment, to include testing for marijuana.