Mental Health Professional Bellingham - New Hire Bonus
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Job Description
Lifeline Connections is a communitybased behavioral health organization that specializes in providing confidential and compassionate care to individuals who experience substance use and/or mental health conditions.
Our Vision As the premier provider of substance use and mental health services in the Pacific Northwest we are respected and the most trusted resource for behavioral health treatment and wholeperson care. We provide a comprehensive continuum of coordinated quality services foster enduring relationships and empower our communities to truly thrive.
Our Mission Through superior customer service high quality programs and welltrained and dedicated staff we inspire hope and support lifesaving changes for people affected by substance use and mental health conditions.
We are looking to hire a Mental Health Professionalfor our PACT program in Bellingham/Mt. Vernon!
MAJOR DUTIES:
The MHP works under the supervision of the Program Director. This position provides behavioral health services to agency clients. In fulfilling these duties the incumbent performs the following duties independently:
- Review Washington Administrative Codes (WACs) and Revised Codes (RCWs) and Federal regulations pertaining to mental health and chemical dependency treatment to ensure compliance with these regulations in all therapeutic services;
- Work with the client in the development of an individual services plan that is strength based and meets their unique needs in compliance with WAC 246341;
- Provide individual group and family therapy and case management services to clients assigned to them in accordance with the individual service plan and assessment recommendations;
- Work as part of a treatment team;
- Maintain complete and up to date clinical files that document all services and contacts provided consistent with the requirements of WAC 246341;
- Support and implement agency policies and procedures;
- Represent the Agency in the community at various meetings and clinical reviews with the approval of the supervisor;
- Be available oncall to ensure continuity of care for agency clients; and
- Other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS:
- A masters degree or further advanced degree in counseling or one of the social sciences from an accredited college or university required;
- Meet the requirements of a mental health professional as defined in WAC 246341 active Washington State Department of Health (DOH) license preferred (LICSWA LICSW LMHC LMHCA).
- Have at least 1 year of experience working with adults suffering from cooccurring mental illness and chemical dependence;
- Ability to obtain and maintain a substance use disorder professional trainee license if not already licensed within 90 days of hire;
- Complete an accredited course of study towards attaining a substance use disorder professional license if not already licensed obtain advanced license (SUDP) within a period of four years or less;
- Familiarity with Washington State regulations related to the provision of mental health services (RCW 71.05 and chemical dependency services (WAC 246341 required;
- Current unencumbered driver license and proof of current car insurance
- Good verbal and written communication skills;
- Great attendance; and
- Ability to work well with others.
Salary: $25.88 36.23 hr DOE
New Hire Bonus: $5000
Availability:
Full and part time positions are available in both Bellingham and Mt. Vernon with opportunities to work from home.
Application Process:
To apply electronically for this position please click Apply Now or visit our ADP career center. For more information on this and other positions please visit our website at www.lifelineconnections
The Benefits:
Lifeline Connections strives to be your employer of choice by offering our regular/fulltime employees a generous benefits package. Our plans cover 85 of medical dental and vision costs at the employee level and 75 for all dependent plans. The majority of outofpocket costs (i.e. copays prescriptions and deductibles) under our medical plans are also covered. We also offer other benefits such as: employer paid Short Term Disability Long Term Disability Life Insurance and supplemental coverage.
Our fulltime employees and some parttime employees also qualify for our 401(K) plan that matches dollar for dollar up to 5. On top of all that our fulltime employees receive approximately 4 weeks of paid time off during their first year of employment (accrual rates increase with years of service) as well as 1 personal holiday and 12 paid holidays per year!
There are many other supplemental benefits we are glad to offer such as tuition reimbursement and discounted cellular service amongst others.
Send us your resume and lets talk about you joining our team!
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
