What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinician - Wrapround WISe Program position at Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care?
Valley Cities vision is to set the standard for behavioral healthcare through our commitment to inclusion, pursuing excellence, and fostering innovation. We aspire to be the beacon of hope, offering access to care and aiming to be the employer of choice committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of others.
Our mission is to empower and enrich our communities through comprehensive mental health and substance use treatment, one individual at a time.
Why Choose Us:
At Valley Cities Behavioral Health, we believe in nurturing the potential of every member of our team. Our caring, professional staff is Valley Cities’ most important asset – the very heart and center of who we are. Every day, we strive to ensure that your experience working at Valley Cities reflects the importance of your role as we carry out our mission. As a Clinician at VC, you'll embark on an exciting journey with us, laying the foundation for a rewarding career. As an FT team member, you'll unlock a world of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, disability, retirement, paid time off, and 11 paid holidays.
Core Values:
Valley Cities upholds core values that guide our approach to care:
- Dignity and respect for all individuals
- Advocacy for health and wellness principles
- Prioritization of integrity and excellence
- Recognition of the importance of mental health in overall well-being
Location: Auburn, WA
Signing Bonus $3000/$5000
Job Summary:
Wraparound is a team-based planning process for families and youth with complex emotional and behavioral needs. The Valley Cities Wraparound team implements a high-fidelity model, honoring the phases, principles, and guidelines outlined by the National Wraparound Initiative.
The Clinician will be responsible for providing intakes and ongoing mental health services for a caseload of up to 15 youth. Through a collaborative process with the client, family, and Wraparound team members, the Clinician will provide crisis services as needed and help clients identify their goals, needs, and resources in order to prepare for engagement in therapy. These services will be provided on an outreach basis, in a variety of community locations including the client’s home and school.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provides therapeutic intervention to a caseload of up to 15 youth and families. This may include individual therapy, family therapy, psychoeducation, and facilitation of therapeutic groups.
- Orients and educates clients and their families by meeting them in and out of the office; explains the role of the clinician; develops the recovery plan; assists clients in accessing crisis services when needed, including acute hospitalization when necessary
- Participating in Child & Family Team Meetings for each client, contributing to the development of the Cross-System Care Plan and Team Safety Plan
- Attends meetings related to the client’s involvement in other child-serving systems, including school, juvenile justice, child welfare, primary care, or other related systems. Serves as an advocate for the youth in these meetings
- Form effective working relationships with family members and all community providers, balancing differences in culture, agendas and priorities, and expectations. Maintain professional partnerships with all community providers.
- Performs real world problem solving with the client, which will often require the clinician to work in the community to engage clients in services. This may include but is not limited to clients’ homes, hospitals, schools, and shelters
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in the Behavioral Science field with relevant experience working with youth and/or families.
- MHP eligibility required.
- Licensure with the State of Washington preferred.
- Training in and experience delivering Evidenced Based Practices to youth, preferred.
- Ability to transport clients. Reliable transportation for extensive South King County travel.
- Pass required background checks.
- Availability for a flexible work schedule, including evening and early morning appointments.
Schedule:
For a Clinician at Valley Cities Behavioral Health, the schedule is dynamic and provides opportunities for those who thrive in an ever-evolving environment. Discussion of schedules is encouraged during the interview process from both candidate and hiring manager.
We are dedicated to Equal Opportunity Employment & embrace the contributions of a diverse and inclusive workforce. Valley Cities Counseling and Consultation is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans and does not unlawfully discriminate under federal, state, or local laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status.
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.
