Mental Health Counselor - Adult Outpatient

Description

Full Time

Adult Outpatient

$23.46 - $29.70 DOE

Tacoma, WA

Monday - Friday

8am - 5pm

Pierce County’s first Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic:

Comprehensive Life Resource is looking for a qualified Mental Health Counselor 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 Case Management and Counseling services as part of a behavioral services treatment team. Work may be in the clinic and/or community depending on consumer 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 consumers at CLR
• 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 consumers 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.
• Participate in intake and assessment, treatment planning, and psychiatric review of cases.
• Attend treatment team meetings, staff meetings, and designated staff training and consultation sessions.
• Ensure that ethical and professional standards of practice are maintained.
• In addition to the above, perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Successfully completed and graduated from MH Counselor training at CLR, or enrolled in a qualified Masters degree program
• 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 : $23 - $30