Child and Family Therapist

Description

Position Description:

The Child and Family Therapist is responsible for assessing the needs of clients and providing individual therapy; family therapy; support group, case management, advocacy, and referral services to youth and their families. 75% of the client group for this position will be enrolled Medicaid.  

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide high quality, culturally sensitive, strengths-based mental health services to youth & their families
• Maintain required caseload and meet with clients on a regular basis
• Expected caseload of 20-26 clients at a time with the possibility of co-leading one group per school year
• Respond to new client referrals within 24 hours
• Perform comprehensive intake assessments and complete required file documentation
• Develop relevant, client-driven, strengths-based treatment plans within 30 days of intake
• Utilize appropriate therapeutic modalities to treat issues of concern
• Provide effective age and culturally competent services
• Maintain treatment records and reports in an accurate and timely manner according to contractual and agency standards
• Maintain confidentiality of records in accordance with HIPAA and other standards
• Work with referral sources, collateral contacts, etc. to enhance services to the client

Other Responsibilities:

• Attend case consultation and supervision 
• Attend Counseling Center team meetings and other meetings as required
• 100% contract compliance
• Promptly respond to phone calls and other inquiries from the community (schools, other agencies, healthcare providers, etc.) on behalf of the Counseling Center, including requests for counseling.
• As part of a rotating team, be responsible for in-office evening coverage 5 shifts per quarter from 5:00pm - 7:00pm
• Counseling sessions can be scheduled between 8:00am - 7:00pm in order to better accommodate family schedules
• Participate in community activities that enhance support for our clients and/or agency
• Maintain current Washington State license as affiliated counselor, licensed associate, licensed counselor, etc.
• Develop a plan for professional development in consultation with supervisor and attend appropriate trainings when possible 
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries with clients, families, co-workers and community resources.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Demonstrate a commitment to equity and social justice
• Ability to work with diverse groups and cultures
• MA/MS Degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or related field
• Experience providing evidence-based therapies
• Preferred experience with Medicaid
• Bilingual candidates preferred
• Washington State affiliated eligible or licensed status eligible
• Ability to work as a team and independently
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent follow-through and ability to meet deadlines
• Willingness to work some evenings
• Must pass a Washington State Patrol Criminal Background Check
• Valid WA State Driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Clear driving record with no more than two moving violations in the last three years
• Knowledge of and the ability to learn required electronic health record programs

Salary range is determined based on licensure status and years of experience, as well as linguistic skills.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. This employer participates in E-Verify. The employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Salary : $34 - $37