Job Title: Counselor (PRN Status)

Reports To: Lead Counselor

Located in Edmonds, Washington, Northpoint Washington is a 44-bed inpatient residential treatment facility providing specialized treatment for substance abuse and co-occurring mental health disorders. Our core purpose is to save lives and restore relationships.

Come make a difference in the Seattle area and surrounding communities! Our employees enjoy:

• A strong company culture – We hold ourselves to the highest quality patient care standards, focused on optimizing patient outcomes while emphasizing our Core Values: Humble, Inspired, Heart, and Conviction
• An enjoyable work environment – You will experience a family-like atmosphere with strong teamwork and leader accessibility. We offer high staff to patient ratios which allows for individualized care, tailored to the specific needs of each patient. Northpoint promotes an open and engaged environment
• A challenging career path – Our employees are exposed to several different areas of patient care and facility operations. Northpoint values internal advancement in areas of interest to our employees
• Competitive compensation and benefits – Our pay philosophy places us above market pay and compliments our benefits package making Northpoint an attractive opportunity

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The primary responsibility of the Counselor position is to serve our mission by delivering compassionate, ethical, and quality care to our patients and to execute the day-to-day clinical activities in accordance with internal policies, and federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations that govern Northpoint. The Counselor will provide individual, group and family therapy for assigned patients, as required by contractual and licensure obligations. In tandem with our multidisciplinary team, you are entrusted to ensure that the highest degree of quality care will always be provided to our patients. Our clinical staff have a unique opportunity for professional growth and make a significant difference in the lives of many through their work with our diverse patient population.

THE MUST HAVES:

• Current, unencumbered, active substance abuse or mental health licensure to practice as a Counselor in the state where treatment services are rendered, at hire and for the entire duration of employment
• Master’s Degree of Mental Health, Social Sciences or commensurate experience required
• SUDP required; LMHC, LICSW, or LMFT preferred. License-eligible individuals are encouraged to inquire about opportunities for those working towards licensure
• Current and nationally accredited CPR/First Aid/AED certification
• Knowledge of computer and EMR systems
• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age
• Enthusiasm, passion for working with people, and internal drive to improve the lives of individuals in our care
• We love new grads! However, two (2) years of experience as a Counselor with one (1) year of outpatient experience would really dazzle us!!
• Ability to pass a criminal background check as well as professional reference checks

• Ability to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, feel, reach, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, and hear

Job Type: PRN Status

Compensation:

• $36.00 to $48.00 per hour
• Premium starting pay for PRN status

Professional Development:

• Northpoint provides reimbursement for clinical licensure fees
• Northpoint provides clinical supervision for licensure at no cost to the employee
• Professional development, and the opportunity for continuing education credits to maintain licensure is provided at no cost to the employee

PRN Benefits Include:

• Generous Paid Time Off plan
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• 401K Retirement Plan & Employer Match
• Consumer discounts through LifeMart
• Free parking!

Ability to Commute/Relocate:

• Edmonds, Washington; reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (Required)