Counselor I/II/III

Description

Position Close Date: 12/24/24

The PUYALLUP TRIBAL HEALTH AUTHORITY, Kwawachee Counseling Center (KCC), located in Tacoma, Washington is looking for a professional licensed mental health counselor to provide quality, individualized treatment to our growing network of clients. KCC is a fast-paced and growing mental health clinic within a larger public health clinic, Puyallup Tribal Health Authority (https://eptha.com).

At our core, we are driven by the need to expand access to evidence-based culturally competent care from our patient base, of over 12,000 Indigenous people, who may be living with mental health conditions in Pierce County. We are seeking outstanding clinical care professionals passionate about making an impact on clients’ lives. Your voice and contributions will play an integral role in helping us grow in our efforts to reach and support the underserved Indigenous peoples of south Puget Sound.

“It is the mission of the Puyallup Tribal Health Authority to provide quality healthcare and promote wellness in a culturally appropriate manner.”

Benefits of working with PTHA KCC:

• 1:1 Support: Clinical supervision is provided at no cost to you
• Full-time flexible hours: Within Monday through Friday clinic hours, you have some flexibility to set a schedule that works for you
• 401K: We offer 401K and 401K company contribution
• Benefits: EAP, Medical, dental , vision and life insurance coverage
• Leave: We offer 20 paid Holidays and generous schedule for vacation and sick leave
• Diverse caseload: We help you build a caseload of clients to match your expertise and provide annual CEU training dollars to help you grow professionally each year as you also build longevity with us
• EHR: KCC is a department within a larger public health clinic that shares an EHR which improves communication and cross disciplinary treatment for our clients
• Office: We provide well maintained office space as well as scheduling support, eligibility screening, benefits verification, billing, and more
• We listen: We’re dedicated to listening and continuously evolving our practice to optimize the provider user experience each and every day
• Loan repayment eligible

GENERAL FUNCTION

Provide assessments, group, family, and individual counseling, crisis response, and treatment for clients and their family members.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Perform comprehensive intake interviews of clients’ mental, emotional, physical and spiritual needs.
• Operates as crisis outreach and Tribal Designated Crisis Responder (TDCR), as needed.
• Ability to competently screen and/or treat clients with suicide thoughts/behaviors, using evidenced based practice approaches (i.e., CBT, DBT).
• Provide at least 28 hours (or 75% time for shorter weeks) of direct billable service to children and adult.
• Maintain at least weekly (aka 4x /month) documented contact with each client assigned for individual counseling services at least 95% of the time. Exceptions to this must be approved and documented by Supervisor.
• Accurately document in-person client contacts electronically, on date of service, at least 95% of the time.
• Develop and conduct individualized treatment plans on time at least 95% of the time.
• Treatment plans will be completed according to WAC and accreditation guidelines for all assigned clients and will include measurable goals in “client voice.”
• Participate in prevention planning and provide at least 4 hours of community based outreach and education activities per quarter.
• Maintain State licensure in respective field by completing required CEU’s and attending annual Marty Smith training.
• Provide individual and group counseling to clients in the office and tribal school (as appropriate).
• Demonstrates a thorough working knowledge of the DSM-5 mental and substance use diagnosis.
• Establish and maintain client case files ensuring current quality standards as required by WAC and any other accrediting body and/or county/government/contract entities.
• Coordinate with other PTHA staff in providing multi-disciplinary approach to treatment.
• Assist in training and educating of staff and community, including obtaining any necessary certification as directed.
• Caseload demographics can vary widely based on community need at any given time. Must be willing to see all ages, diagnoses and gender, based on this fluctuation.

Requirements

Counselor I

• Master’s Degree in Human Services or Behavioral Health field from an accredited university. 
• Experience and/or ability to work with electronic health record systems. 
• Current BLS certification.
• Must have a current Washington State Associate license as a Mental Health Counselor, Social Worker, or Marriage and Family Therapist.

Counselor II

• Master’s Degree in Human Services or Behavioral Health field from an accredited university. 
• Experience and/or ability to work with electronic health record systems. 
• Current BLS certification.
• Must have a current Washington State Associate license as a Mental Health Counselor, Social Worker, or Marriage and Family Therapist.
• At least one (1) year experience in the behavioral health field providing direct counseling services to individuals, families and groups.

Counselor III

• Master’s Degree in Human Services or Behavioral Health field from an accredited university. 
• Experience and/or ability to work with electronic health record systems. 
• Current BLS certification.
• Must have a current Washington State license as a Mental Health Counselor, Social Worker, or Marriage and Family Therapist
• At least three (3) years of experience in the behavioral health field providing direct counseling services to individuals, families and groups.

Salary : $70,000 - $95,000