Job Summary
Provides clinical assessment, psychotherapeutic interventions, and case management with patients/clients in the course of treatment. Follows all CVCH, departmental, WAC/RCW, and funding source guidelines.
Job Specific Competencies
1. Conducts clinical intake assessments and develops treatment plans.
2. Provides clinical counseling and case management services to CVCH patients/clients:
a. Provides ongoing individual, family, or group counseling, using strengths-based approaches.
b. Documents clinical activity according to policies and in compliance with required timelines.
c. Provides case management services as needed.
(1) Links clients and supports to community resources.
(2) Coordinates treatment services and intervention strategies with internal and/or external services and supports, as appropriate.
3. Provides continuity of care through outreach services, including direct patient/client interventions at off-site locations such as local schools and community agencies. Provides behavioral health outreach services with community partners, including providing education and training.
4. Complies with policies and procedures, accreditation standards, and funding source requirements.
5. Attends all required agency and departmental meetings, as indicated by supervisor.
6. Participates in regular supervision.
7. Develops/implements curricula and session plans for groups.
General Duties and Responsibilities
1. Performs other duties and tasks as assigned by supervisor.
2. Expected to be prepared to start at scheduled time, meet attendance standards, and work the hours necessary to perform the essential functions of the job.
3. Conforms to safety policies and general housekeeping practices.
4. Demonstrates sound work ethics, flexible, and shows dedication to the position and the community.
5. Demonstrates a positive attitude, is respectful, and possesses cultural awareness and sensitivity toward clients and co-workers.
6. Keeps customer service and the mission of the organization in mind when interacting with all clients, co-workers, and others.
7. Employees are expected to embrace, support and promote the core values of respect, integrity, trust, compassion, and quality and the CVCH mission statement through their actions and interactions.
8. Conforms to CVCH policies and Joint Commission and HIPAA regulations.
Job Specifications
1. Education: Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling.
2. Certification/Licensure: Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LMHC, LMFT, or LICSW) in WA State or eligible to obtain licensure upon hire. Valid Washington State Driver's License with good driving record and access to a vehicle that is legally insured to be used for off-site clinical services consultation or case management. Basic Life Support required.
3. Experience: Two years of mental health experience under the supervision of a qualified licensed professional to obtain licensure as indicated per RCW and WAC requirements.
4. Language Requirements: Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred.
5. Essential Technical/Motor Skills: Ability to multi-task. Knowledge of computer applications (e.g. Outlook, athenahealth) and equipment related to work. Must have basic computer and keyboarding skills and ability to enter data within CVCH computer system; must demonstrate manual dexterity.
6. Interpersonal Skills: Ability to work in a team environment. Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with other staff and management and with a wide range of consumers and constituencies and members of the public in a diverse community. Demonstrated skill in developing and maintaining productive work teams. Demonstrated skill in a work environment in developing and maintaining productive relationships with the mentally ill. Contact with the public is required.
7. Essential Physical Requirements: This job is performed mostly in a typical inside, office environment. Essential physical requirements of this job include: light physical effort; repetitive motions of wrists, hands, and/or fingers; standing, walking, lifting, reaching, kneeling, bending, stooping, pushing, and pulling; frequent sitting; lifting and/or moving items weighing 15 pounds; ability to read forms and computer screens and to read correspondence and other documents.
8. Essential Mental Abilities: Knowledge of the laws, regulations, and ethics of professional discipline. Essential mental abilities include: knowledge, background and interest appropriate to providing sensitive, professional, direct support to mentally ill clients; ability to exercise sound independent judgment; ability to analyze problems and develop situation appropriate responses; ability to make decisions in line with state and federal regulations; ability to read, comprehend, and analyze documents, regulations, and policies; ability to prepare and submit complete and succinct documents.
9. Essential Sensory Requirements: Essential sensory requirements include the ability to: read computer keyboard, monitor, and documents; prepare and analyze documents; read extensively; see, recognize, and assess non-verbal behaviors of consumers as part of the intake process; hear, recognize, and assess verbal presentations of consumers; receive and convey detailed information orally, by telephone and in person; convey accurate and detailed instructions by speaking to others in person and by telephone. Ability to write and speak in a coherent manner.
10. Exposure to Hazards: Worker is subject to inside environmental conditions on a frequent basis with moderate noise. Worker has contact with consumers and other staff and may be exposed to medical conditions presented by them.
Benefits
Therapist
*Coverage below based on a 1.0 FTE; Medical, Dental, Paid Leave, Holidays, and CME benefits are prorated based on FTE
Benefit:
Coverage:
Effective:
Medical
Premera (Self Insured)
Preferred Provider
Employee/Spouse/Dependents; receive a Benefit Stipend of up to $500 per month
First of the month following the first date of employment.
Dental
Washington Dental
Employee/Spouse/Dependents; receive a Benefit Stipend of up to $500 per month
First of the month following the first date of employment.
Paid Leave
120 hours - Year 1
136 hours - Year 2
Each year after that employee will accrue 8 hours of PTO each year, on their anniversary date, until they reach a maximum of 208 hours at 10 years.
Paid Leave may be used immediately for sick leave and after 3 months employment for vacation. Maximum accrual cap of 320 hours; hours in excess of 320 hours will automatically transfer into the employees EIB.
Extended Illness Bank (EIB)
Allows for maximum accrual of 200 hours
PTO hours in excess of 320 will transfer into EIB. Employees are eligible to use EIB hours after at least 3 consecutive scheduled working days of PTO (max 24 hours) which have been used for a personal illness and/or a qualifying event under FMLA or the WA Family Care Act.
Holidays
88 hours related to:
•New Year's Day
•Memorial Day
•4th of July
•Labor Day
•Thanksgiving Day
•Day after Thanksgiving
•Christmas Eve
•Christmas Day
•3 Diversity Days
Holidays are based on an 8-hour day. Providers will receive a holiday pool of 88 hours as a 1.0 FTE at the beginning of each calendar year. Holiday pool hours must be used by December 31 of each calendar year; unused holiday pool hours will be forfeited. If an employee starts after the calendar year has begun, holiday hours will be prorated based on remaining holidays in the calendar year and diversity days will be prorated as outlined below:
•Jan 1- April 30: 3 diversity days (24 hours if 1.0 FTE)
•May 1 - August 31: 2 diversity days (16 hours if 1.0 FTE)
•Sept 1 - Dec 31: 1 diversity day (8 hours if 1.0 FTE)
Please refer to the Paid Leave policy for additional details.
403(b) Retirement Plan
Lincoln Financial
150% CVCH match up to 3% of the employee's contribution
Immediately. Vesting schedule: 20% at 2 years, 50% at 3 years, 60% at 4 years, and 100% at 5 years.
Spanish Immersion
$2,000
Employer will reimburse Provider up to $2,000, for participating in Pop Wuj Spanish Immersion program in Guatemala, for a minimum 3-week period, prior to the Provider's initial start date.
Benefit:
Coverage:
Effective:
CE
40 hours/ $2,000 per year based on 1.0 FTE
Available immediately. CE is loaded the first full pay period in January of each year and available to maintain licensure while working at CVCH. CE must be used by December 31 of each calendar year; unused CE will be forfeited. CME will be prorated based on start date into calendar year. CE is not available during provider's termination notice period.
Licenses/Dues
WA State license and renewal.
If out of state, national exam, license application fee and fingerprinting fees. $750 towards membership dues, subscriptions or misc. certification
Immediately.
Benefits are suspended once a Therapist has tendered resignation, except as required to continue to work until separation date.
Employee Assistance Program
Mutual of Omaha
Free short-term counseling for employee and family
Immediately. Call 800-316-2796
Long-term Disability
Mutual of Omaha
Employee Only (variable)
First of the month following the first date of employment.
Basic Term Life
Mutual of Omaha
Employee Only (1x annual salary, up to $200,000)
First of the month following the first date of employment.
Group Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D )
Mutual of Omaha
Employee Only (1x annual salary, up to $200,000)
First of the month following the first date of employment.
Supplemental Term Life
Mutual of Omaha
Employee / Spouse / Dependent(s)
First of the month following the first date of employment.
Voluntary AD&D
Mutual of Omaha
Employee / Family
First of the month following the first date of employment.
Health Reimbursement Arrangement
RedQuote
Reimbursement for out of pocket expenses for services received at CVCH (medical, dental, and prescription) by employees and their dependents enrolled in our medical plan. Up to $750 per family per year.
First of the month following the first date of employment.
Flex Plan: Medical
RedQuote
Flex Plan: Maximum $3,200 per year
Direct Deposit available.
First of the month following the first date of employment.
Flex Plan: Dependent Care
RedQuote
Flex Plan: Maximum $5,000 per year
Direct Deposit available
First of the month following the first date of employment.
AFLAC
Supplemental insurance - cafeteria plan
First of the month following the first date of employment.
Benefit:
Coverage:
Effective:
Wellness Stipend
CVCH will reimburse staff up to $30 per month for a local gym membership
OR
CVCH will reimburse up to $150 per year for a subscription type workout program service (i.e.: Beachbody on Demand, Les Mills, etc.)
Immediately. Once employee has submitted invoice to HR/Payroll department.
Cell Phone Discounts
Discounted monthly access fees
Discounted select accessories and special equipment
Available for personal cell phones, currently in place with AT&T & Verizon
Tuition Reimbursement
For approved courses, the cost of tuition, books, and lab fees may be reimbursed at 75% of the actual costs up to a maximum of:
•$4,000 for an Associate's degree, vocational, technical, or certification program
•$6,000 for a Bachelor's degree
•$8,000 for a Master's degree
Upon approval; regular employees who work at least 20 hours per week, have successfully passed their evaluation period and are in good standing may apply.
Employees must agree to work for a period of one (1) year from the date of receipt of tuition reimbursement and obtain satisfactory completion of approved courses or Challenge Exams.
Therapist Associate
*Coverage below based on a 1.0 FTE; Medical, Dental, Paid Leave, Holidays, and CME benefits are prorated based on FTE
Benefit:
Coverage:
Effective:
Medical
Premera (Self Insured)
Preferred Provider
Employee/Spouse/Dependents; receive a Benefit Stipend of up to $500 per month
First of the month following the first date of employment.
Dental
Washington Dental
Employee/Spouse/Dependents; receive a Benefit Stipend of up to $500 per month
First of the month following the first date of employment.
Paid Leave
120 hours - Year 1
136 hours - Year 2
Each year after that employee will accrue 8 hours of PTO each year, on their anniversary date, until they reach a maximum of 208 hours at 10 years.
Paid Leave may be used immediately for sick leave and after 3 months employment for vacation. Maximum accrual cap of 320 hours; hours in excess of 320 hours will automatically transfer into the employees EIB.
Extended Illness Bank (EIB)
Allows for maximum accrual of 200 hours
PTO hours in excess of 320 will transfer into EIB. Employees are eligible to use EIB hours after at least 3 consecutive scheduled working days of PTO (max 24 hours) which have been used for a personal illness and/or a qualifying event under FMLA or the WA Family Care Act.
Holidays
88 hours related to:
•New Year's Day
•Memorial Day
•4th of July
•Labor Day
•Thanksgiving Day
•Day after Thanksgiving
•Christmas Eve
•Christmas Day
•3 Diversity Days
Holidays are based on an 8-hour day. Providers will receive a holiday pool of 88 hours as a 1.0 FTE at the beginning of each calendar year. Holiday pool hours must be used by December 31 of each calendar year; unused holiday pool hours will be forfeited. If an employee starts after the calendar year has begun, holiday hours will be prorated based on remaining holidays in the calendar year and diversity days will be prorated as outlined below:
•Jan 1- April 30: 3 diversity days (24 hours if 1.0 FTE)
•May 1 - August 31: 2 diversity days (16 hours if 1.0 FTE)
•Sept 1 - Dec 31: 1 diversity day (8 hours if 1.0 FTE)
Please refer to the Paid Leave policy for additional details.
403(b) Retirement Plan
Lincoln Financial
150% CVCH match up to 3% of the employee's contribution
Immediately. Vesting schedule:
20% at 2 years, 50% at 3 years, 60% at 4 years, and 100% at 5 years.
Spanish Immersion
$2,000
Employer will reimburse Provider up to $2,000, for participating in Pop Wuj Spanish Immersion program in Guatemala, for a minimum 3-week period, prior to the Provider's initial start date.
Benefit:
Coverage:
Effective:
CE
24 hours/$1,500 per year based on 1.0 FTE
Available immediately. CE is loaded the first full pay period in January of each year and available to maintain licensure while working at CVCH. CE must be used by December 31 of each calendar year; unused CE will be forfeited. CME will be prorated based on start date into calendar year. CE is not available during provider's termination notice period.
Licenses/Dues
WA State license and renewal.
If out of state, national exam, license application fee and fingerprinting fees. $750 towards membership dues, subscriptions or misc. certification
Immediately.
Benefits are suspended once a Therapist has tendered resignation, except as required to continue to work until separation date.
Employee Assistance Program
Mutual of Omaha
Free short-term counseling for employee and family
Immediately. Call 800-316-2796
Long-term Disability
Mutual of Omaha
Employee Only (variable)
First of the month following the first date of employment.
Basic Term Life
Mutual of Omaha
Employee Only (1x annual salary, up to $200,000)
First of the month following the first date of employment.
Group Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D )
Mutual of Omaha
Employee Only (1x annual salary, up to $200,000)
First of the month following the first date of employment.
Supplemental Term Life
Mutual of Omaha
Employee / Spouse / Dependent(s)
First of the month following the first date of employment.
Voluntary AD&D
Mutual of Omaha
Employee / Family
First of the month following the first date of employment.
Health Reimbursement Arrangement
RedQuote
Reimbursement for out of pocket expenses for services received at CVCH (medical, dental, and prescription) by employees and their dependents enrolled in our medical plan. Up to $750 per family per year.
First of the month following the first date of employment.
Flex Plan: Medical
RedQuote
Flex Plan: Maximum $3,200 per year
Direct Deposit available.
First of the month following the first date of employment.
Flex Plan: Dependent Care
RedQuote
Flex Plan: Maximum $5,000 per year
Direct Deposit available
First of the month following the first date of employment.
AFLAC
Supplemental insurance - cafeteria plan
First of the month following the first date of employment.
Benefit:
Coverage:
Effective:
Wellness Stipend
CVCH will reimburse staff up to $30 per month for a local gym membership
OR
CVCH will reimburse up to $150 per year for a subscription type workout program service (i.e.: Beachbody on Demand, Les Mills, etc.)
Immediately. Once employee has submitted invoice to HR/Payroll department.
Cell Phone Discounts
Discounted monthly access fees
Discounted select accessories and special equipment
Available for personal cell phones, currently in place with AT&T & Verizon
Tuition Reimbursement
For approved courses, the cost of tuition, books, and lab fees may be reimbursed at 75% of the actual costs up to a maximum of:
•$4,000 for an Associate's degree, vocational, technical, or certification program
•$6,000 for a Bachelor's degree
•$8,000 for a Master's degree
Upon approval; regular employees who work at least 20 hours per week, have successfully passed their evaluation period and are in good standing may apply.
Employees must agree to work for a period of one (1) year from the date of receipt of tuition reimbursement and obtain satisfactory completion of approved courses or Challenge Exams.
Any questions regarding benefit eligibility or coverage should be directed to the Human Resources Department.
Compensation
Therapist $79,719-$88,927 (Based on experience and value-based compensation per our Behavioral Health Compensation Plan)
Therapist Associate $74,935 (Based on experience and value-based compensation per our Behavioral Health Compensation Plan)
Blood/Fluid Exposure Risk - Category II
1. Usual tasks do not involve exposure to blood, body fluid, or tissues but job may require performing unplanned Category I tasks.
Telecommuting: Position NOT eligible for Telecommuting
This description is intended to describe the essential job functions and the essential requirements for the performance of this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements of a person so classified. Other functions may be assigned, and management may, with or without notice, add or change the duties at any time. Employees are employed "at will".