Mental Health Therapist - Child & Family

Why Work For Us?

Columbia Wellness is proud to be a company of real people committed to quality. We are focused on building a better future in mental health and behavioral healthcare. We have established a strong referral base in the community, and we are invested in our clinical growth. We offer generous training opportunities, free supervision, and a large spectrum of programs in which you can work. Columbia Wellness is located between two major cities, Seattle and Portland. By working with us, you get the best of both small-town and big-city life. You're close to the beach, the mountains, the quiet, and the city. If you're looking for a place to call home and build a career, join our team at Columbia Wellness.

If you want to make a difference that matters, then we want to hear from you. Together we can do more.

Some of What You'll Do:

This position provides evidenced based outpatient behavioral health therapy and the oversight of clinical services. Individual, family, and group therapy are provided to treat a broad array of behavioral health disorders, including facilitation to a Medical Home. Clinical services are provided with a context of multi-agency collaboration with an emphasis on effective, outcome-oriented treatment. Natural and formal supports are actively involved in treatment. This position will also provide the initial and ongoing assessments for individuals wishing to receive outpatient mental health treatment in order to determine if the individual has a qualifying DSM-5 diagnosis and to formulate a treatment plan. Intake clinicians provide the foundation for client care, guiding the client to the best evidence based treatment modalities for their presenting concerns. Will be working mostly with youth under the age of 21 and their families.

What We Require:

• Master's Degree in counseling and/or social services related field from an accredited college or university required.
• Two years' experience* in providing direct treatment to individuals with behavioral health needs required.
• • Recent graduates are not subject to the required two years' experience. Recent graduates shall receive a higher level of supervision until they 1) meet the WAC Mental Health Professional definition, or 2) receive a MHP waiver
• Agency Affiliated Registration in Washington State is required, licensure preferred.
• State of Washington mental health specialty in child, disability (developmental disability/serious physical handicap or sensory impairment), and/or older adult populations preferred.
• Clinical competence in providing assessment, supportive services, education, and therapy to consumers and their natural supports.
• Clinical competence in the provision of individual, family and group treatment.

Salary: Starting at $34.48-$37.95/hr. depending on qualifications, licensure, and experience.

• If you accept this position, you will also receive a $7,500 signing bonus. Bonus is payable in three installments. 1/3 in first paycheck, 1/3 at 6 months, and the remainder at 1 year.

This position is a part of a union (OPEIU Local 11)

We are proud to be able to not only offer competitive compensation but also a benefit package that our employees love.

We offer all permanent full-time employees:

• • Medical, Dental and Vision
  • Long-term disability and life insurance paid for by the employer
  • 5% of gross pay put into a retirement plan by the employer. Immediately vested, no match requirement.
  • 11 paid holidays per year.
  • 26 days paid time off per year.
  • Revenue Share Opportunities.

Columbia Wellness is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Visit our website: www.columbiawell.org (http://www.columbiawell.org/) to learn more about our organization.

Columbia Wellness is a private nonprofit organization that has been serving the community for over 70 years!

Education

• Masters or better

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