Wenatchee, Washington
Therapist II - Adult Services Job Opening in Wenatchee, Washington - Come join our Team!
We invite you to come grow with our dynamic healthcare organization providing medical, dental and behavioral health services for Chelan and Douglas counties! We offer a progressive and extremely competitive compensation and benefits package.
We are currently seeking a Therapist II (Adult Services) to join our Behavioral Health Team in Wenatchee. The Therapist II will provide clinical interventions with adults. Follow all CVCH, departmental, WAC/RCW, and funding source guidelines.
Job Specific Competencies
Conducts Intake Assessment for adult clients according to departmental procedures, funding source requirements, and model approaches.
Develops an Individualized Treatment Plan according to policies of the department.
Provides counseling/case management services to CVCH clients.
Provides ongoing individual, family, or group counseling for the child and family according to departmental procedures, funding source requirements, and using approaches.
Documents clinical activity according to policies of the department and in compliance with required timelines.
Provides case management services as identified on the Individualized Treatment Plan.
Complies with all departmental, agency, and funding source requirements, policies, and procedures.
Provides outreach services to community partners regarding behavioral health issues including providing educational training and/or onsite intervention services.
Attends all required agency and departmental meetings as indicated by supervisor.
Participates in regular supervision.
General Duties and Responsibilities
Performs other duties and tasks as assigned by supervisor.
Expected to be prepared to start shift at scheduled time, meet attendance standards, and work the hours necessary to perform the essential functions of the job.
Follows all safety policies and general housekeeping practices. Ensures the area and its equipment and supplies are neat, clean, safe and utilized appropriately at all times, and participates in emergency drills.
Demonstrates sound work ethics, flexible, and shows dedication to the position and the community.
Demonstrates a positive attitude, is respectful, and possesses cultural awareness and sensitivity toward clients and coworkers.
Keeps customer service and the mission of the organization in mind when interacting with all clients, co-workers, and others.
Employees are expected to embrace, support and promote the core values of respect, integrity, trust, compassion and quality which align with the CVCH mission statement through their actions and interactions with all patients, staff, and others.
Conforms to CVCH policies and Joint Commission and HIPAA regulations.
Job Specifications
Education: Masters Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling.
: Licensed Mental Health Professional in WA State or eligible to obtain licensure upon hire. Valid Washington State Driver?s License with good driving record and access to a vehicle that is legally insured to be used for off-site clinical services consultation or case management. Preferred Child Mental Health Specialist and/or Ethnic Minority Mental Health Specialist.
Experience: Two years of mental health experience under the supervision of a qualified licensed professional to obtain licensure as indicated per RCW and WAC requirements.
Essential Technical/Motor Skills: Ability to multi-task. Knowledge of computer applications and equipment related to work utilizing required computer programs (AVATAR/NextGen). Must have basic computer and keyboarding skills and have the ability to enter data within company?s computer system; must demonstrate manual dexterity.
Interpersonal Skills: Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred. Ability to work in a team environment. Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with other staff and management and with a wide range of consumers and constituencies and members of the public in a diverse community. Demonstrated skill in developing and maintaining productive work teams. Demonstrated skill in a work environment in developing and maintaining productive relationships with the mentally ill. Contact with the public is required.
Essential Physical Requirements: This job is performed mostly in a typical inside, office environment. Essential physical requirements of this job include: light physical effort; repetitive motions of wrists, hands, and/or fingers; standing, walking, lifting, reaching, kneeling, bending, stooping, pushing, and pulling; frequent sitting; lifting and/or moving items weighing 15 pounds; ability to read forms and computer screens and to read correspondence and other documents.
Essential Mental Abilities: Knowledge of the laws, regulations and ethics of professional discipline. Essential mental abilities include: knowledge, background and interest appropriate to providing sensitive, professional, direct support to mentally ill clients; ability to exercise sound independent judgment; ability to analyze problems and develop situation appropriate responses to consumer issues; ability to make decisions in line with state and federal regulations; ability to read, comprehend, and analyze documents, regulations, and policies; ability to prepare and submit complete and succinct documents necessary to the job.
Essential Sensory Requirements: Essential sensory requirements include the ability to: read computer keyboard, monitor, and documents; prepare and analyze documents; read extensively; see, recognize, and assess non-verbal behaviors of consumers as part of the intake process; hear, recognize, and assess verbal presentations of consumers; receive and convey detailed information orally, by telephone and in person; convey accurate and detailed instructions by speaking to others in person and by telephone. Ability to write and speak in a coherent manner.
Exposure to Hazards: Worker is subject to inside environmental conditions on a frequent basis with moderate noise. Worker has contact with consumers and other staff and may be exposed to medical conditions presented by them.
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Employee Statement of Understanding
This description is intended to describe the essential job functions and the essential requirements for the performance of this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and requirements of a person so classified. Other functions may be assigned and management may, with or without notice, add or change the duties at any time. Employees are employed ?at will?.
CVCH Mission Statement
?It is the mission of Columbia Valley Community Health to provide access to improved health and wellness with compassion and respect for all."
Job Type: Full-time
Required education:
Master's
Required experience:
mental health: 2 years
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