Mental Health Counselor 2 - Homeless Outreach

Description

Full Time

Homeless Outreach

$27.81 - $37.94 DOE

Monday – Friday

8:00am – 4:30pm

Pierce County’s first Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic:

Comprehensive Life Resources is looking for a qualified Mental Health Counselor 2 to join our Homeless Outreach team in downtown Tacoma, WA.

We offer: Medical, Dental, and Vision with 100% paid premiums for Full-Time employees. 11 paid holidays, 403(b)-retirement plan, Life Insurance, Long term Disability, Mental Health Leave, Employee Assistance Program (up to 6 consultations per year), Mileage reimbursement, Tuition Assistance, Paid Sick leave, Bereavement Leave, Continuing education programs, and Health club reimbursement. All benefits contingent on working a scheduled 40hrs a week (32 for providers).

Scope:

Provide case management and counseling services as part of a behavioral services treatment team. Work may be in the clinic and/or community depending on client needs. Serves as a member of the organization that welcomes, engages and serves individuals with complex needs.        

Responsibilities:

• Provide clinical case coordination and counseling to assigned clients
• Work as part of a clinical care team to provide integrated healthcare to clients at CLR
• 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 members when applicable) to create treatment plans.
• Complete risk assessments and coordinate treatment planning and services with other program staff, other consultants, relevant agencies, and individuals, e.g. DOC, hospitals, Congregate Care Facilities etc.) 
• Work with clients to achieve treatment goals; utilize Motivational Interviewing Techniques to engage clients in the recovery process.
• Complete paperwork in a timely manner.
• Keep records up-to-date and in compliance with WAC, Title XIX and agency requirements.
• Attend treatment team meetings, staff meetings, and designated staff training and consultation sessions.
• Ensure that ethical and professional standards of practice are maintained.
• Provide support and counseling to client’s family and natural supports as appropriate.
• Be prepared to respond to client crisis as appropriate or needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Ability to obtain a Certified Agency Affiliated Counselor with WA Department of Health by possessing a bachelor’s 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.
• Demonstrated ability to meet productivity and clinical paperwork standards
• Demonstrated ability to work with mentally ill individuals  
• WA State credential 
• Strong computer skills
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, written, and verbal communications skills.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task, 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 : $28 - $38