Masters Level Clinician - ECS

MAJOR DUTIES: The Masters Level Clinician position works under the supervision of the Community Based Services Program Director and Program Supervisor. This position provides community based mental health services to agency clients. In fulfilling these duties the incumbent performs the following duties independently:

1. Reviews Washington Administrative Codes (WACs) and Revised Codes (RCWs) and Federal regulations pertaining to mental health treatment to ensure compliance with these regulations in all therapeutic services.
2. Will work with the clients in the meeting of the individual services plan identified activities and goals that is strength based and meets their unique needs.
3. Will work as part of a treatment team.
4. Will provide community based behavior support and case management services to clients assigned to them in accordance with the individual service plan and evaluation recommendations.
5. Maintain complete and up to date clinical files that document all services and contacts provided consistent with the requirements of WAC 388865 and 246341 (if applicable).
6. Supports and implements agency policies and procedures.
7. Networks within the community to identify outside agencies and services available to clients to help meet their needs.
8. Establishes and maintains relationships with community agencies and service providers to meet the needs of clients.
9. Represents the Agency in the community at various meetings and clinical reviews with the approval of the supervisor.
10. Be available oncall to ensure continuity of care for agency clients; and
11. Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

1. Possess a masters degree in mental health counseling or a related social service science.
2. Washington State Department of Health credentials.
3. At least 1 year of experience working with adults suffering from mental illness preferred;
4. Familiarity with Washington State regulations related to the provision of mental health services (RCW 71.05 and chemical dependency services (WAC 388877 required;
5. Current unencumbered driver license and proof of current car insurance
6. Good verbal and written communication skills;
7. Great attendance; and
8. Ability to work well with others.

GUIDELINES

This position requires that the incumbent obtain and maintain Washington State credentials through the Department of Health. This position also requires the incumbent to have a valid drivers license with a good driving record and a private vehicle in order to fulfill the duties of the position.

COMPLEXITY

The incumbent provides community based case management and behavior support services to consumer/patients who differ widely in age and socioeconomic status and who may possess a variety of chronic and serious social behavioral and psychological problems. Strong clinical skills sound judgment and creativity are required to help implement and deliver treatment services that meet the complex needs of the patients.

PERSONAL CONTACTS

Contacts are with members of the treatment team clients caregivers significant others of the consumers representatives of various community agencies specializing in the treatment of chemical abuse and mental illness and related community representatives including hospital personnel lawyers probation officers and other court officials. All personal contacts are carried out in accordance with federal and state laws dealing with the confidentiality of client records.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the essential functions of the job the employee is regularly required to sit speak clearly hear and use hands and fingers to manipulate writing utensils and keys on a keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to stand walk reach with hands or arms stoop kneel crouch or lift and/or move maximum of 15 lbs. The employee will be required to effectively operate an automobile on a regular basis.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Working hours are spent primarily in the community meeting with clients in adult family homes or assisted living facilities or indoors in offices or meeting rooms. Occasional supervision of outdoor activities visits to community agencies and participation in staff retreats and staff development activities may be required.

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:Program Manager/Team Lead