Lead Mental Health Counselor

Ensuring Safety Excellence : In compliance with Washington State's ESSB 5123, we prioritize safety in our workforce by conducting controlled substance testing, including marijuana, for this position, which is deemed safety-sensitive."

Position Summary :

The Lead Mental Health Counselor is responsible for delivering high-quality clinical services, including assessments, individual, and group therapy for clients in our programs. They provide training and support to practicum and intern students. They help establish medical necessities and diagnoses, develop treatment plans, and support patients in setting and achieving their goals.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Collaborates with Others

Collaborating cohesively and in a helpful manner to accomplish shared objectives alongside peers.

• Recognizes and honors the contributions and hard work of others.
• Offers valuable and actionable feedback to peers in a constructive and professional manner.

Acting with Empathy and Compassion

Genuinely understand and respect for others' perspectives and emotions. Strive to foster a culture of compassion, empathy, and support that extends beyond our walls.

• Maintains open and effective communication channels with team members.
• Stays open, curious, and flexible to suspend judgments and evaluations when considering what others offer.

RESPONSIBLITIES

• Conduct assessments and deliver therapeutic counseling services to individuals, families, and groups within the mental health and related programs as assigned.
• Provide case management services based on individual client needs.
• Develop and review individual service plans (ISPs) in compliance with current WAC standards.
• Ensure quality assurance processes for consumer services meet local, regional, state, and federal regulations.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with community resources to support and enhance the functioning of individuals with mental illness.
• Initiate discharge and community placement plans for clients completing treatment.
• Keep client records up to date and in compliance with agency standards, state, federal, and contract requirements.
• Offer community consultation and educational services as directed by a supervisor.
• Be knowledgeable of legal responsibilities related to emergency management, such as CPS involvement and mandatory reporting to law enforcement.
• Participate in psychiatric and psychological consultations as requested by a supervisor.
• Uphold confidentiality of clients and staff.
• Complete required training and continuing education as specified by contract and DSHS requirements.

LEAD RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide training and ongoing support on Carelogic procedures for new associates, covering scheduling, notes, treatment plans, and discharge summaries.
• Offer consultation and coaching on diagnoses and presenting concerns.
• Communicate regularly with the supervisor regarding program operations, progress, and any concerns about associate counselors.
• Maintain effective communication with the team by conducting regular check-ins and follow-ups with team members.
• Address team questions and offer support when needed.
• Develop presentations that can be used for group sessions.
• Encourage team growth and development.
• Foster an approachable and supportive work environment.
• Assist with drafting letters to providers or attorneys when required.
• Engage in outreach, networking, and presentations as needed.

Benefits :

We offer a comprehensive benefits package (full time employees) including :

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and supplemental insurance
• Health savings, flex spending, and dependent care accounts
• 401K with employer matching
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holiday pay

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QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Education :

• Master's degree in counseling, Family Therapy, or Social Work.

Experience :

• 2 years' experience in counseling
• Knowledgeable in alcoholism, drug addiction, and ASAM criteria.
• Knowledgeable in long-term rehabilitative processes, including awareness of the need for medical care, post-treatment crisis, relapse, and new problems arising from, sobriety, etc.

Licenses / Certificates / Registration :

• Must possess the Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC / LMFT / LICSW / LMSW) credential or equivalent,
• Must have a professional license and registration number from the State Department of Health

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Comprehension

Ability to understand, remember, and apply oral and written instructions or other information.

• Reasoning and Decision Making

Ability to plan, organize, and carry out assignments from management staff with minimal direction.

• Ability to analyze situations and make decisions that moderately impact the immediate work unit.
• Organization

Ability to organize and prioritize job duties effectively and timely, set priorities, and meet critical deadlines.

• Communication

Ability to understand and follow basic instructions and guidelines, complete routine forms, and communicate orally.

• Physical requirements for this position include hearing, seeing, smelling, speaking, feeling, reaching, pinching, and repetitive motions.

This position requires standing, walking, and bending for long periods.

• This position may require exerting up to 40 pounds of force to lift, carry, pull, or move objects.

Triumph Treatment Services complies with federal and state laws and applicable discrimination regulations based on any protected class as defined by law. Triumph Treatment Services specifically does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, non-job related sensory, mental or physical disability, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability. This holds for all employment opportunities at Triumph Treatment Services.

Salary : $1,500