Willapa Behavioral Health and Wellness is hiring a Mental Health Therapist to join our Clinical Services department. In this role, you will provide professional mental health services in a community setting, performing assessment and treatment and community outreach to individuals and groups in a culturally competent manner. You will report to the Clinical Director/Clinical Supervisor.

What You'll Do

Provide best practice client centered treatment modalities within Agency philosophy and policies, and within State and County guidelines.
Assist clients in developing their Recovery Plan which includes identifying goals, objectives, strengths, and modes of treatment.
Provide face to face contact with consumers, their families and community supports, unless client driven request for virtual appointment.
Plan, implement, and coordinate treatment to support client mental health.
Monitor all documentation activities for assigned clients keeping with Agency philosophy and policies, State and County guidelines.
Participate in clinical, planning, staff, and administration meetings as required.
Participate in liaison activities, with other Agency programs, and with other community agencies.
Utilize available training to continue growth and development of clinical skills.
Provide client centered care and maintain the highest standards of dignity and respect when interacting with clients, staff and community partners.

What We're Looking For

B.A. degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field, and certification as a mental health professional.
Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling or related field.
A minimum of at least 2 years postgraduate in the mental health field.
Experience in providing counseling services to individuals and groups.
Demonstrate competency in working with people with mental illness.
Demonstrate ability to do differential diagnosis using DSM-V.
Knowledge of and skill with using evidence-based therapeutic techniques.
Ability to do crisis intervention and ITA investigation.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, computer proficiency to document in the electronic medical record (EMR) and utilize telehealth and Microsoft office suite.
Undergo and pass criminal background check upon initial employment and any subsequent checks required by the agency.
Meet requirements of agency’s drug free workplace policy.
Excellent customer service with a client focus.
Able to sit, stand and move for long hours at a time and lift up to 25 pounds.
A valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle.
Able to drive in daylight, darkness, and typical Northwest weather conditions.
Flexible to fill-in shifts if needed.
Meet the current Washington health care vaccination requirements for health care workers.