Addiction Mental Health Assessor jobs in Washington

FACT Team MHP – Full Time
$3,000 sign on bonus

Benefits:

• Comprehensive and generous health, dental and vision benefits
• Up to 19 days of PTO, 2 mental health days and 9 paid holidays your first year
• Company paid short-term disability, long-term disability and life insurance
• Student loan payment assistance and extensive training

We are seeking a dedicated Mental Health Professional to join our FACT (Flexible Assertive Community Treatment) team at KMHS. FACT provides time-limited services to clients most impacted by their mental health disorders including schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorders. If you are passionate about utilizing evidence-based practices to support individuals with severe mental health conditions, we encourage you to be part of our mission.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership for the team by assessing client strengths and needs to guide team activities.
• Develop, implement, evaluate, and revise treatment goals and plans in collaboration with clients and team members.
• Offer individual therapy using evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Psychosis and Motivational Interviewing.
• Compile detailed psychosocial histories and evaluations to formulate treatment plans.
• Participate in daily team meetings and treatment planning reviews.
• Conduct crisis intervention, coordinate with crisis teams, and support client well-being.
• Assist clients in building independent living skills and community integration.
• Monitor clients for compliance with Least Restrictive Alternatives (LRA).

Minimum Qualifications:

EDUCATION: Master’s Degree in Psychology, social services, or behavioral health field or must meet waiver criteria of RCW 71.24.260.

EXPERIENCE: Experienced (minimum 2 years of job-related experience)

Two years of postgraduate, documented, supervised clinical experience with individuals with severe and persistent mental health disorders and/or co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders.

This position requires driving clients in a personal vehicle on behalf of the agency; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in the state of Washington, and have reliable, insured transportation.

LICENSURE: Agency Affiliated Counselor (can be obtained after employment). Must meet and maintain the definition of a Mental Health Professional as defined in WAC 388-877-0500.

Our recruitment processes are designed to prevent discrimination against our people regardless of gender identity or orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any aspect which makes someone unique.