Mental Health Counselor Clinician I Full Time

Mental Health Counselor – Clinician I

Mount Vernon, WA – Skagit County | Full-Time (40 hours/week)
Program: PACT North (Program for Assertive Community Treatment)

Join Compass Health – Compassion in Action

Compass Health is seeking a Mental Health Counselor - Clinician I to join our PACT North team, providing intensive, team-based behavioral health services to adults living with severe and persistent mental health conditions.

PACT is a highly collaborative, community-based model designed to serve individuals with complex needs who have not benefited from traditional outpatient services. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact through consistent outreach, relationship-building, and whole-person care.

What You’ll Do

As a PACT Clinician I, you will:

• Provide recovery-oriented behavioral health services, including counseling, case management, and care coordination.
• Partner with clients to develop individualized, strength-based treatment plans that promote recovery and independence.
• Deliver services primarily through community-based outreach (homes, hospitals, shelters, jails, and other community settings).
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary PACT team, providing coordinated, team-based care.
• Deliver services in alignment with PACT fidelity standards, including frequent client contact and high levels of outreach.
• Conduct ongoing assessments, including risk evaluations and safety planning.
• Support clients in accessing resources, building natural supports, and navigating multiple systems of care.
• Coordinate care with psychiatric providers, medical providers, emergency services, and community agencies.
• Facilitate group services and psychoeducation as needed.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in compliance with agency and regulatory standards.
• Participate in team meetings, supervision, and required trainings.

Schedule & Program Expectations

• Provide daily outreach services in the community
• Participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation, including crisis response
• Work evenings, weekends, and holidays as assigned
• Deliver services to a high-acuity population with complex, multi-system involvement

What You Bring

• BA/BS/BSW degree in a Behavioral Science-related field
• Knowledge of Evidence-Based Practices or willingness to learn
• Must complete Agency Affiliated Counselor registration if not already credentialed
• Valid Washington State Driver’s License, insurance, and reliable transportation
• Must be 21 years of age
• Ability to pass a background check (including DSHS screening)

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Experience working with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-based, and community-oriented environment
• Strong communication, organization, and documentation skills
• Ability to maintain a solution-focused, flexible approach when addressing complex challenges
• Experience working across multiple systems (behavioral health, medical, legal, social services)

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance at no cost for full-time staff
• 16 days of paid vacation the first year
• 12 sick days with great wellness day
• 13 paid holidays – 11 regular and 2 that you choose
• Professional development opportunities and training
• Professional funds and paid education leave
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match after one year
• Mileage reimbursement for community-based work
• Supportive team environment with ongoing supervision

Why Compass Health?

• Compass Health is one of Western Washington’s largest private, non-profit behavioral health organizations, serving Island, San Juan, Skagit, Snohomish, and Whatcom counties for over 110 years.
• We’re committed not just to high-quality care—but also to our people. Our culture emphasizes growth, teamwork, balance, and purpose. Join us in making a difference.
• Visit us at Compassh.org
• Compass Health is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds and lived experiences.

Education

• Bachelor-Science or better

• Bachelor or better
• Bachelor-Arts or better

Licenses & Certifications

• Agency Aff Coun-Registerd
• Drivers License
• Car Insurance

• NPPES

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