Mental Health Associate 2

POSITION SUMMARY:  Provides intake, assessment, therapy, and case management services to adults, adolescents, children and their families by performing the following duties:   ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:  Provide client centered supportive counseling to improve client’s well-being and reduce mental health distress symptoms Keep detailed progress notes regarding client interactions and progress Maintain client case files ensuring progress notes are current and submitted in a timely manner, including entering client interactions within an electronic health record system Provide case management services, including information and referral, and client advocacy as needed Attend trainings and workshops as required to improve job skills Help develop supportive mental health programs, including support groups and outreach Support the mental health program through interactions in community and refugee meetings, and participating in community and organization events Demonstrate awareness and sensitivity in the delivery of client services as it relates to the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of the populations served Model and encourage direct, professional communications among staff members and facilitate development of a positive staff support network   QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. An understanding of mental health issues, especially as they may be applied cross-culturally Adherence to the code of ethics of a professional counseling association Must have well-developed communication skills, both written and verbal Must be able to multitask and set priorities Ability to work well in a team Ability to prioritize tasks Good organizational skills Ability to follow directions Must be able to work in a multicultural setting Requires strict adherence of HIPAA standards in the office workspace to ensure confidentiality   EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or another Social Sciences field. A Master's Degree is preferred. Must have a minimum of two years experience delivering social services, preferably in a community health setting.  Must have experience working cross-culturally, preferably with refugees and/or immigrants.  For those that are Master’s level, experience with assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning, as well as with trauma-focused interventions is a huge plus.   CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Must be a registered or licensed counselor in the State of Washington, or be eligible.  If driving for this position, valid WA State Driver’s License and auto insurance will be required.

Salary : $24 - $34