Mental Health Counselor - School Connect

Description

Part Time

School Connect

$24.16- $32.96 DOE

Tacoma, WA

Variable within Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm

Pierce County's first Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic:

Comprehensive Life Resources is looking for a qualified Mental Health Counselor to join our School Connect team in Tacoma, Washington.

Part Time Benefits: Tuition assistance, Continuing Education Assistance, Employee Assistance Program (up to 6 consultations per year), Part time sick and vacation leave, Bereavement Leave, 403(B) Retirement Plan, Student Loan Repayment, Life Insurance (voluntary), Long Term Disability (Voluntary)

Scope

Provide case management services as a member of the Outpatient team who is working with youth in schools and clinic. Provide counseling and case management services to include individual or group sessions to students in school setting. Work may also be done in the outpatient clinic.  Work includes driving to schools assigned in Pierce County and working with school counselor to determine students in need of behavioral health supports.  Serves as a member of the organization that welcomes, engages and serves individuals with complex needs.       

Responsibility - Transport clients as needed based on program needs. Travel to and from schools.  

Qualification - Valid Washington State driver’s license and proof of insurance if driving is required for the program. 

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, cognitive behavioral and other evidence-based interventions 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. 
• Provide support and counseling to client’s family and natural supports as appropriate.
• Be prepared to respond to client crisis as part of a team as appropriate or needed.
• Work with clients and multidisciplinary team to develop a treatment plan (signed off on by an MHP for counselor 1) and track progress in achieving goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Successfully completed and graduated from MH Counselor training at CLR or enrolled in a qualified master’s degree program.
• Demonstrated ability to meet productivity and clinical paperwork standards
• WA State credential
• Strong computer skills
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communications skills.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize deadlines, work independently, take initiative, and maintain confidentiality.
• Valid Washington State driver’s license; proof of insurance.

Environmental Conditions: Indoor environment, office environment; outside weather while working in the community.

Qualifications

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 : $24 - $33