CMH Outpatient Therapist – Whatcom - Mental Health / Social Work position at Catholic Community Services of Western Washington in Bellingham

Catholic Community Services of Western Washington is at present looking to employ CMH Outpatient Therapist â€" Whatcom - Mental Health / Social Work on Tue, 06 Aug 2013 04:38:25 GMT. Incumbent provides direct clinical services and case management to meet the therapeutic needs of children/teens and families, as part of an agency clinical team. Incumbent is responsible for maintaining required clinical documentation and billing information related to caseload, participating in required CQI activities, collaborating with community colleagues and treatment/support teams as...

CMH Outpatient Therapist â€" Whatcom - Mental Health / Social Work

Location: Bellingham, Washington

Description: Catholic Community Services of Western Washington is at present looking to employ CMH Outpatient Therapist â€" Whatcom - Mental Health / Social Work right now, this position will be designated in Washington. More details about this position opportunity please read the description below. Incumbent provides direct clinical services and case manageme! nt to meet the therapeutic needs of children/teens and families, as part of an agency clinical team. Incumbent is responsible for maintaining required clinical documentation and billing information related to caseload, participating in required CQI activities, collaborating with community colleagues and treatment/support teams as appropriate, and engaging in supervision activities with supervisor. Incumbent is available for some early evening appointments.

Responsibilities:
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assessment And Care Planning

• Conduct diagnostic assessment identifying client and family strengths and needs.

Direct Clinical Service

• Develop, implement, and update client treatment plans as required, using appropriate therapeutic modalities to build on strengths and collaborating with client/family and natural and community supports.
• Provide ongoing safety/crisis planning for clients and famil! ies.
• Provide responsive crisis management.
• P! rovide outreach services (e.g. in home, school, community) as appropriate to client need, treatment plan and safety considerations.

Case Management

• Identify and arrange for appropriate collaboration with other pertinent resources.
• Appear in court, case meetings, home visits, and others as required.
• Consult as required with contracted minority mental health specialists and document consultations in client record.

Record Keeping and CQI

• Complete all paperwork according to agency policy, to include treatment plans, progress notes and appropriately coded event/service tickets, service level assessments, regular treatment plan reviews, transition summaries, and other documentation or correspondence required.
• Participate as required in periodic utilization review process and other CQI activities.

Supervision and Training

• Consult with designated supervisor(s), peers, psychiatrist and! others in community as appropriate for quality of care.
• Seek consultation to manage/treat crisis situations.
• Participate in training and professional development as required by agency and program. Seek out additional training and support as needed, in consultation with supervisor.
• Participate as integral part of agency clinical team to deliver individualized and tailored services to clients and function as peer support system to clinical colleagues.

Community Relations

• Attend appropriate community based networking meetings as appropriate and requested.

Other work related duties as assigned.

EMPLOYEE PLEDGE:
We will not tolerate attitudes, behaviors, or statements that alienate, offend, or injure any person associated with CCS because of their racial or ethnic origin. We will enable and support all efforts to become aware of and eliminate racism and racist behaviors within CCS and the broader ! community. We will take exceptional steps to identify and root out such! biases, especially where there appear to be long standing, institutional patterns of unacceptable behavior or lack of performance.

Qualifications:
MINIMUM:
Master’s Degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology or related field.
Able and willing to obtain WA State Agency Affiliated Counselor Certification OR currently have WA State Licensure.
Experience working with children and families in a clinical setting.
Meets or is approaching Child Mental Health Specialist (CMHS) status.
Strengths-based orientation.
Washington State Driver’s License and reliable transportation.
Criminal History Background Checks are required prior to employment.

PREFERRED:
Licensed Mental Health Professional (LMFT, LMHC, or CSW).
One year experience counseling children and families in mental health setting.
Second language proficiency.
Knowledge and experience in principles and provision of individualized and! tailored care.
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If you were eligible to this position, please deliver us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Catholic Community Services of Western Washington.

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This position starts available on: Tue, 06 Aug 2013 04:38:25 GMT

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