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Full-Time Clinical Therapist Associate (Outpatient Clinic)
Clinical Therapist Associate Job Description:
Blue Mountain Health Cooperative offers a unique opportunity in the Walla Walla valley for those seeking licensure to practice in our clinics and specialized programs under the supervision of WA State Approved Supervisors. You will be given the ability to follow a caseload or special program at our outpatient clinic while being overseen by licensed supervisor(s) who will help you hone your skills and enable you to become adept within your clinical practice.
Salary:
45% commission per client session, $25 per hour for mandatory meetings
Reports to:
-Executive Director or Clinical Supervisor.
Minimum Qualification Requirements:
-Master’s Degree in social work, counseling, or marriage and family therapy
-Active, unrestricted associate license (LMHCA, LSWAIC, LMFTA) in the State of Washington.
-A copy must be provided to Blue Mountain Health Cooperative.
Other Qualification Preferences:
-Prior experience in case management, social services, or a similar field.
-Competency with working with diverse clientele population.
-Knowledge of trauma-informed practices.
Benefits:
-BMHC is a qualifying Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) location for those working 30+ hours per week.
-Weekly supervision with Approved Supervisor
-Clinical and non-clinical hours to count toward licensure
-QSEHRA for medical expenses
Hours:
Work hours and schedule may vary depending on patient need, volunteer need, and BMHC’s needs. Hours may include some nights and/or weekends. It is expected that the associate therapist will schedule 28 visits per week for full time status.
Associate Therapist Duties and Responsibilities:
-Perform on-site outpatient clinical counseling services to patients of BMHC as scheduled, and in accordance with company policies.
-Timely complete written records for each patient including, but not limited to: intake notes, progress notes, treatment plans, termination notes, contact notes, and other forms or documents which may be needed or required from time-to-time by BMHC or third parties in conjunction with the treatment of the patient within 48 hours of patient contact.
-Keep patient files accurate and up to date.
-Attend mandatory staff meetings, supervision meetings and training as directed by BMHC.
-Conduct and regulate counseling services in a professional manner so as to maintain and increase the good will and reputation of Blue Mountain Health Cooperative.
-Assist in the creation of a robust learning environment by being a willing and active participant in healthy team culture.
-Other duties which may by assigned by BMHC.
Clinical Therapist Associate Job Description:
Blue Mountain Health Cooperative offers a unique opportunity in the Walla Walla valley for those seeking licensure to practice in our clinics and specialized programs under the supervision of WA State Approved Supervisors. You will be given the ability to follow a caseload or special program at our outpatient clinic while being overseen by licensed supervisor(s) who will help you hone your skills and enable you to become adept within your clinical practice.
Salary:
45% commission per client session, $25 per hour for mandatory meetings
Reports to:
-Executive Director or Clinical Supervisor.
Minimum Qualification Requirements:
-Master’s Degree in social work, counseling, or marriage and family therapy
-Active, unrestricted associate license (LMHCA, LSWAIC, LMFTA) in the State of Washington.
-A copy must be provided to Blue Mountain Health Cooperative.
Other Qualification Preferences:
-Prior experience in case management, social services, or a similar field.
-Competency with working with diverse clientele population.
-Knowledge of trauma-informed practices.
Benefits:
-BMHC is a qualifying Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) location for those working 30+ hours per week.
-Weekly supervision with Approved Supervisor
-Clinical and non-clinical hours to count toward licensure
-QSEHRA for medical expenses
Hours:
Work hours and schedule may vary depending on patient need, volunteer need, and BMHC’s needs. Hours may include some nights and/or weekends. It is expected that the associate therapist will schedule 28 visits per week for full time status.
Associate Therapist Duties and Responsibilities:
-Perform on-site outpatient clinical counseling services to patients of BMHC as scheduled, and in accordance with company policies.
-Timely complete written records for each patient including, but not limited to: intake notes, progress notes, treatment plans, termination notes, contact notes, and other forms or documents which may be needed or required from time-to-time by BMHC or third parties in conjunction with the treatment of the patient within 48 hours of patient contact.
-Keep patient files accurate and up to date.
-Attend mandatory staff meetings, supervision meetings and training as directed by BMHC.
-Conduct and regulate counseling services in a professional manner so as to maintain and increase the good will and reputation of Blue Mountain Health Cooperative.
-Assist in the creation of a robust learning environment by being a willing and active participant in healthy team culture.
-Other duties which may by assigned by BMHC.
Student Clinician (Walk-In Clinic)
Educational Benefits to be Derived by Students in this job:
Student clinicians will gain practical work experience in the area of counseling, behavioral health, and social human services. This intern position supports the promotion of individual growth in the clients and guests of Blue Mountain Health Cooperative through, Outreach, Assessment, Connection, Case Management, and Accountability.
Responsibilities:
Educational Benefits to be Derived by Students in this job:
Student clinicians will gain practical work experience in the area of counseling, behavioral health, and social human services. This intern position supports the promotion of individual growth in the clients and guests of Blue Mountain Health Cooperative through, Outreach, Assessment, Connection, Case Management, and Accountability.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in client intake process
- Coordinate and provide care that is safe, timely, effective, efficient, and client-centered.
- Diagnose and treat mental health disorders.
- Creates individualized treatment plans according to patient needs and circumstances.
- Conducts ongoing assessments of client progress
- Refers client to outside specialists or agencies when necessary.
- Maintains thorough records of client meetings and progress notes.
- Conduct client consultations and collaborates with other agency professionals
- Writes case notes, client assessments, and treatment plans.
- Identifies agency resources, services, and systems
- Follows all safety protocols and maintains client confidentiality.
- Student of Master’s degree in social work, psychology, or related field of study
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Exceptional communication and listening skills
- Ability to build rapport quickly
- Detail oriented
- Ability to communicate with compassion and empathy
- Strong ability to manage time and prioritize tasks.
- Tuesday-Thursday 930am-6pm (flexible)
- $15/hour when not receiving practicum/internship credit
CLOSED POSITIONS
Field-Based Mental Health Counselor (Walla Walla) (CLOSED)
This mental health position will be partly co-located at Blue Mountain Heart to Heart SSP in Walla Walla, and partly meeting clients in the field. Energetic, team players with a passion for trauma-informed therapies will love this position. More details follow.
Duties:
$25/ hour DOE
This mental health position will be partly co-located at Blue Mountain Heart to Heart SSP in Walla Walla, and partly meeting clients in the field. Energetic, team players with a passion for trauma-informed therapies will love this position. More details follow.
Duties:
- Meet clients where they are (e.g., bus transfer station, shelter program, SSP site)
- Assess clients through detailed conversations, interviews, and observations to determine the appropriate testing or examination
- Diagnose the client’s mental and emotional disorders
- Create effective treatment plans that include counseling, medication, or other services
- Work with your client; develop goals that align with case managers’ goals for that client
- Regularly discuss the treatment plan with your clients to identify changing needs
- Educate appropriate coping mechanisms to help clients through tough situations or ongoing trauma
- Record the client’s progress and change treatment plans when needed
- Regularly confer with Blue Mountain Heart to Heart's in-house and other partnering clinical and case management staff to ensure all services are brought to bear for the clients’ interests
- Timely reporting to work
- Clear written and oral communication with supervisor, coworkers, clients, and contract holders
- On-time, accurate, and complete paperwork support for clients, and its contract holders
- “No surprises” communication
- Trauma-informed practices and communication with coworkers and clients
- Active engagement at work to enhance program delivery and provide quality services
- Degree in social work, counseling, or other licensed field of mental health practice (associate licensed professionals accepted)
- Able to make professional evaluations, decisions, and recommendation for treatment planning and implementation
- Active practitioner license, active driver’s license
- 3 years of experience in counseling or mental health services
- Working knowledge of legal guidelines stipulating psychiatric admission requirements
- Able to work independently and as a positive member of a team
- Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with mentally or emotionally disabled persons and their families
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Comfortable treating both routine and serious mental health illness
- Strong computer literacy skills
$25/ hour DOE
- This position qualifies for public student loan forgiveness (PSLF).
- This position qualifies for an HRA
- This position qualifies for WA State Approved Supervision toward licensure
BMHC Outpatient Clinic Administrative Coordination Duties: POSITION CURRENTLY CLOSED
Monday 930-4 (6 hrs)
Tuesday 930-4 (6 hrs)
Wednesday- 930-4 (6 hrs)
Thursday- 930-4 (6 hrs)
Friday- 930-4 (6 hrs)
Total- 30 hours/ week
Compensation: $15-17/ hour DOE
This position qualifies for public student loan forgiveness (PSLF).
- Assist with calls/ returning calls
- Schedule new client intakes, reschedules, and cancelations
- Scanning/Filing
- Check admin email and outpatient office faxes email
- Process incoming and outgoing mail
- Download/save/follow up with Referrals
- Verification of insurance benefits
- Cleaning Office and Restocking (trash, surfaces, restock tea, candy Kleenex, play therapy snacks, cups, vacuum, water plants, open windows, clean glass w/ Windex)
- Notify executive director of Low Supplies (Kleenex, tea, snacks, candy, cups, ink etc.)
- Communicate with biller any insurance issues
- Chart audits
- Other duties as assigned
- Highschool diploma or GED
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Able to work independently and in a team
- Attentive to detail
- Able to manage time efficiently
- Able to problem solve
- Experience in similar position preferred
Monday 930-4 (6 hrs)
Tuesday 930-4 (6 hrs)
Wednesday- 930-4 (6 hrs)
Thursday- 930-4 (6 hrs)
Friday- 930-4 (6 hrs)
Total- 30 hours/ week
Compensation: $15-17/ hour DOE
This position qualifies for public student loan forgiveness (PSLF).