SIGNING BONUS: Master level - $3000 / Fully licensed - $5000

Responsible for screening and disposition requests for services from VC. Performs as crisis counselor, as needed. Gathers information for referral to our program and for statistical purposes.

Essential Job Functions: (This is not the job description in its entirety)

• Conduct diagnostic mental health assessments with skill and compassion.
• Provide client placement in appropriate level of care based on clinical screening and JCAHO criteria.
• Ensure consent for services and understanding of client rights for individuals requesting services.
• Work collaboratively with Front Desk, Care Coordinators and other staff involved in intake process.
• Attain client satisfaction goals, as specified.
• Attends scheduled VC staff meetings and training.
• Assists Access Specialist for Intakes in the overall program development.

Minimum Qualifications:

• MA Degree in Behavioral Sciences Field or MSW
• Two years of mental health experience
• Ability to obtain Washington State MHP (Mental Health Professional) designation upon hire.
• Pass required background checks.
• Ability to work independently.

Our caring, professional staff is Valley Cities’ most important asset – the very heart and center of who we are. Every day, we strive to ensure that your experience working at Valley Cities reflects the importance of your role as we carry out our mission. We offer a competitive salary and generous benefit package including medical, dental, vision, disability, retirement, paid time off, and 11 paid holidays.

We are dedicated to Equal Opportunity Employment & embrace the contributions of a diverse and inclusive workforce. Valley Cities Counseling and Consultation 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.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.34 - $37.02 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Clinic
• In-person
• Outpatient

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• Mental Health or MSW: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Mental Health Professional (MHP) (Required)

Work Location: In person