Mental Health Clinician (LCSW/PCC) jobs in Lakewood, WA

Valley Cities vision is to be the trusted leader in providing integrated, quality, and recovery-oriented behavioral health services to achieve healthy, happy, and compassionate communities.

Our mission is Compassion. It is Connection, and it is Community.

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.

• Ability to work from home for part of the week using telehealth.
• Part-time or full-time opportunities, with flexible schedule options.
• Qualifying site for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• Supervision and supportive onboarding process for new psychiatrists.
• Opportunities for professional development and leadership.
• Opportunity to join our on-call/per diem provider pool for additional income.

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.

Job Summary:

Associate licensed pay scale $24.34 - $32.33.

Fully licensed pay scale $27.44 - $37.02.

This position provides an array of services to assist individuals and families cope with complicated mental health situations in the most effective way possible, thereby achieving a better quality of life. Through a collaborative process with clients and other team members, the Clinician will provide crisis services as needed and help clients identify their goals, needs, and resources to prepare for engagement in therapy. Clinician services will be provided to clients in and out of the office setting by utilizing communication and available resources to promote quality, cost-effective outcomes.

Location: Kent, WA

Signing Bonus $3000/5000!

• Generous paid leave and other benefits!

Key Responsibilities:

• Orients and educates clients and their families by meeting them in and out of the office; explaining the role of the clinical case manager; collaborating on the recovery plan; providing education information in conjunction with direct service providers related to treatments, procedures, medications, and continuing service requirements.
• Provides Crisis Management Services
• Performs real world problem solving with the client, which may require the clinician to work in the office as well as in the community field to engage clients in services. This may include but is not limited to clients’ homes, hospitals, schools, and shelters.
• Adds to the interdisciplinary recovery plan and other clinician tools by participating in meetings; coordinating information and service requirements with other service providers; resolving issues that could affect smooth care progression; fostering peer support; providing education to others regarding the care coordination/management process.
• Works with Care Coordinator to make and monitor applicable referrals. May accompany client to access these referrals.

Minimum Qualifications:

• MA/MS degree in human services field or
• Licensed LMFT(A), LMHC(A), LICSW(A).
• Mental Health Professional (MHP) required.
• Obtain Agency Affiliated Counselor registration within the first week of hire.
• Ability to transport clients.
• Pass required background checks.
• Experience in Clinical work a plus

Schedule:

For a Clinician II at Valley Cities Behavioral Health, the position is dynamic, providing 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.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.34 - $37.02 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Addiction Medicine

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

Education:

• Master's (Required)

License/Certification:

• Mental Health Professional (Required)

Work Location: In person