WISe Clinical Therapist

About the Company

Akin is committed to providing high-quality behavioral health services and community-based supports. Our mission is to ensure that families experience a timely, coordinated, and high-quality journey from first contact through enrollment and service engagement. We promote culturally responsive operational practices and equitable access across all Akin services.

About the Role

The WISe Therapist provides direct therapeutic interventions to children and youth ages 0–21, with a primary emphasis on young children ages 0–12, and particularly infants and young children ages 0–6, and their families. Services are delivered in homes, childcare and early learning environments, schools, and other community-based settings. Work is guided by infant/early childhood mental health intervention models and provided in a team framework, in close collaboration with a WISe Facilitator and Parent Partner. Emphasis is on partnering actively with families, natural supports, and other community service providers to promote safe, stable, and healthy families.

Responsibilities

• Completes initial intakes as well as comprehensive assessments and determines DC-05/DSM V diagnosis
• Assists in developing strength-based, goal-oriented treatment plans that are guided by an infant/early childhood mental health framework and address the specific needs of the family as well as specific anticipated clinical outcomes
• Participates actively in the child and family team meetings, including active participation in the development of the cross-system care plan
• Provides direct mental health interventions
• Completes initial intakes as well as comprehensive assessments and determines DC-05/DSM V diagnosis
• Assists in developing strength-based, goal-oriented treatment plans that are guided by an infant/early childhood mental health framework and address the specific needs of the family as well as specific anticipated clinical outcomes
• Participates actively in the child and family team meetings, including active participation in the development of the cross-system care plan
• Provides direct infant/early childhood mental health interventions
• Provides consultation around infant/early childhood mental health to client's childcare/early learning environment or other community providers, to support the child's success in natural settings
• Provides and/or arranges necessary crisis response and stabilization services, completing and communicating the safety/crisis plan with family and others
• Maintains complete documentation of the child’s case records according to Akin policy in the designated electronic health record. Maintains records in keeping with Agency, County, and State requirements and WISe fidelity guidelines
• Maintains productivity standards for direct service as established for the position
• Ensures timely collection of statistical information for external funding sources and program evaluations
• Ensures compliance with applicable agency contracts and adheres to all Federal, State, and Local confidentiality requirements and guidelines
• Performs periodic reviews of documentation on regular basis when required by WISe Coach, WISe Supervisor, and/or WISe Program Manager or when need arises (self-audit)
• Participates in scheduled supervision, team meetings, and administrative meetings. Utilizes reflective/clinical supervision to support professional growth and quality client care
• Remains current with professional development requirements through seminars, etc.
• Complies with all Akin policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or closely related field
• Valid Mental Health Counselor; Independent Clinical Social Worker; or Marriage & Family Therapist Certification/License AND/OR Associate Status
• 2 years of experience working with young children and their families using an infant/early childhood mental health framework
• Proof of CPR and First Aid Certification is required within 30 days
• A one-step Mantoux TB skin test prior to start of employment. For those who have previously tested positive, documented proof of treatment from a doctor, or a negative chest x-ray must be provided
• HIV/AIDS and blood borne pathogens training required within 30 days
• A valid driver’s license and a favorable driving record, with no more than three violations within the past three years

Required Skills

• Understanding of various treatment principles and interventions
• Knowledge of child, adolescent, and family development
• Proficient in MS Office
• Demonstrated ability to lead or support teams with diverse identities and backgrounds, including implementing inclusive practices across recruitment, supervision, and service delivery
• Working knowledge of the principles of accessibility, inclusion, and belonging, and a track record of incorporating these values into decision-making and team development

Preferred Skills

• Master's degree in Social Work or related field plus 5 experience postgraduate clinical practice with children, youth, and families
• May require additional training on one or more specialized clinical areas: including but not limited to sexual and physical abuse, domestic violence, co-occurring disorders, chemical dependency, etc.
• Department of Health License in one of the following: Marriage and Family Therapist, Social Worker or Mental Health Counselor
• Prior experience in Wraparound or WISe program
• Prior experience working with young children who have experienced trauma
• Training in Child-Parent Psychotherapy, Promoting First Relationships, or other evidence-based infant/early childhood mental health models
• IMH-E® Endorsement through the Washington Association for Infant Mental Health

Pay range and compensation package

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive pay, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The target starting pay for this position is $22.9292 - $32.756 per hour for associate therapists, and $23.92195 - $36.803 per hour for fully licensed therapists, typically within the first half of these ranges. Actual offers will be based on individual qualifications relevant to the role and will not take an applicant’s pay history into account.