What are the responsibilities and job description for the Jail Diversion Mental Health Therapist-Centralia position at GREAT RIVERS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ORGA?
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Description
WE’RE HIRING!!!
FULL-TIME, MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST
WORKING WITH THE TRUEBLOOD TEAM!!!
(PROVIDING COMMUNITY BASED TREATMENT)
CENTRALIA, WASHINGTON
(SERVICING LEWIS COUNTY AREA)
Opportunity to work with our Trueblood- Jail Diversion Team!!! Enhance your work life balance with a dependable Monday through Friday work schedule.
Who we are:
Community Integrated Health Services (CIHS) is a Washington State-based behavioral health organization offering quality care to all communities we serve. Our team of dedicated, experienced professionals offer a variety of behavioral health services to people of all ages.
Supplemental Information
Hourly Range: - $31.25 - $42.00 Hourly ($65,000 - $87,360 annually)
MHP career levels 2,3,4 (DOE & Licensure)
- Relocation Assistance.
Rich Benefits Package includes:
- Comprehensive Health Package (medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage) – Medical, dental, vision options with no monthly premiums. For employees and qualifying dependents.
- Life insurance;
- Long term disability;
- 11 paid holidays;
- Paid Time Off (PTO )- accrue 25 days in first year;
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP);
- PERS Retirement Program through the State of Washington Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) CIHS currently contributes 9.11% of your salary into your retirement.
Training and Supervision:
- Clinical Supervision for Licensure available upon request
Qualifications
Who should apply?
- Mental Health Professionals with a Master’s Degree in counseling, social services or closely related field and two (2) years of experience providing direct service to those with mentally illness.
- Licensed Agency Affiliated Counselor Certification with Department of Health (DOH) or ability to obtain within 30 days from date of hire.
- Opportunity to work with our cohesive Trueblood teams.
- Positive, solutions oriented clinicians.
- Therapists skilled at engaging and motivating clients to achieve participation in services.
- Ability to meet with clients and colleagues in jail, court, homes and community locations as needed.
- Valid driver’s license & current automobile insurance, reliable transportation with an acceptable driving record
- Professional licensure as a LMHC/A, LMFT/A, or LICSW/A preferred.
Some of what you will do:
- Identifies potential risk of need for competency evaluation and or restoration services based on clinical assessment and past mental health history.
- Consultation with relevant community and state agencies, the coordination of multi-agency services, and participation in multi-agency support team on behalf of participants. Provides education and training to other individuals and/or agencies as necessary.
- Develop treatment plan recommendations that identifies the unique needs of each individual.
- Completes criminogenic risk, needs and strengths assessment, identifies any nexus between participant’s mental health disorder and current criminal charges.
- Provide recommendations to county prosecutors regarding acceptance or denial into Mental Health Diversion program based on clinical assessment, mental health history, provider agency collaboration, history of competency evaluations and or restoration services, criminogenic risk, needs and strengths assessment and mental health assessment and charge(s) nexus.
- Interoperability of evidence based treatment plans and documentation for data collection and outcomes.
- Will provide the data and medical history that will accelerate successful referral to psychiatric services.
- Referral support and bi-directional tracking with communications to care team as needed for follow-up.
- Clinical paperwork including documentation of all contacts, problems, interventions, determination of diagnostic eligibility, and dispositions of the case, including all referrals and termination summaries.
Why you should work in Lewis County:
Lewis County combines historic, small-town charm with all the amenities of a growing community. There’s space to share, numerous opportunities at hand, and a close-knit community to welcome you. It’s the perfect place and time to put down roots.
Local hikers, birdwatchers, bicyclists, and more relish in Lewis County’s nearby outdoor recreation. Whether you prefer a smooth ride, such as the Willapa Trail, or more rugged hikes – you’ll find it within an hour or two of your home in Lewis County. Even the most ambitious Chehalins love our central location and accessibility. Located on Interstate 5, precisely in the middle of Portland and Seattle, the mountains and the beach, opportunities for adventure abound.
Many Cascadians agree there’s no better place to live than the Pacific Northwest. Lewis County is no exception. The I-5 corridor is abuzz with interest, and our small historic community is sweeping off the front steps. Lewis County has spent years preparing for this growth spurt. So, whether you are looking for a place to live, work, play, or invest, our town is ready to welcome you to the family.
Come to enjoy, explore, and experience the wonders of Lewis County today.
Click Link for a Lewis County Tour:
https://discoverlewiscounty.com/
CIHS is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We are proud to say CIHS is now NHSC-certified!
Salary : $65,000 - $87,360
