Therapist - Corrections

Now offering hiring bonus of up to $7500 for new hires, depending on credentials!

Who is Comprehensive Healthcare?
Comprehensive Healthcare provides innovative behavioral health and integrated healthcare services to clients of all ages. We take pride in our creative and collaborative work environment and in delivering clinically excellent, trauma-informed, recovery-oriented services.

What are we looking for in a Therapist?
Therapists on our Corrections team provide counseling and treatment services to incarcerated clients within the assigned correctional facility. The Therapist will conduct mental health assessments and offer appropriate treatment or referrals for each client in the correctional facility who has been identified as in need of behavioral health services. Counseling and skill development may be provided through individual or group sessions, depending on need. This position requires excellent listening & communication skills and a collaborative attitude to work effectively with Kittitas County Department of Corrections staff and other service partners. This position is best suited to a confident Therapist who is comfortable working in a corrections setting. The schedule will be Monday-Friday 8am-5pm, with all work to be performed within the Kittitas County Correctional Center located in Ellensburg. 

Therapist duties may include:

• completing mental health intakes & assessments
• providing individual therapy and facilitating behavioral health groups
• collaborating with each client to create an individualized treatment plan
• assessing clients for safety and risk to self or others, and taking appropriate crisis intervention measures when indicated
• collaborating with DOC service partners to develop treatment & discharge plans for clients and providing mental health consultations with DOC staff
• completing all required documentation in a timely, respectful manner

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in social work, counseling, or related field
• Must be eligible for registration as Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration
• Valid driver's license, vehicle liability insurance, and at least two years of driving experience
• In compliance with state and federal law, Comprehensive Healthcare requires all candidates to complete a post-offer, pre-employment drug screen and background check. Please refer to WAC 388-113-0020 through 388-113-0030 for information on criminal convictions and pending charges that automatically disqualify an individual from working for Comprehensive Healthcare. Please refer to RCW 49.44.240 for information on pre-employment drug screening

What Comprehensive Healthcare Can Offer You
Training and Development

• A variety of career opportunities in a wide range of settings with room for mobility and promotion
• Regular training opportunities including support, supervision, and consultation in implementing evidence-based services and programs
• Clinical supervision toward licensure, if applicable

Innovative Program & Services

• A strong reputation for providing quality, evidence-based services within a collaborative multi-disciplinary team environment
• Innovative, forward-looking leadership that seeks to thrive in an ever-changing healthcare environment
• Joint Commission-accredited organization committed to continuous quality improvement
• Established partnerships with major research universities and other community and healthcare providers to implement cutting-edge treatment programs and services

Excellent Benefits

• Hiring bonus for eligible full-time hires with two-year commitment
  • $5000 for unlicensed therapist with MSW
  • $7500 for current LICSW or LMHC in Washington at time of hire
• Competitive salaries within our communities and industry
• Healthcare coverage for employee and qualified family members
• Generous vacation, paid holiday and sick leave policies
• Access to Employee Assistance Program services
• Agency-funded retirement plan with contributions equal to 5% of compensation
• Additional retirement investment opportunities with a 50% investment match of up to 4% of compensation
• Agency-funded life and disability insurance program
• Financial incentives to further employee education

Comprehensive Healthcare is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. We value the diverse perspectives and strengths that our employees bring to the workplace and we encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply for our positions. The Human Resources department offers accommodations and assistance for the application and interview process; please contact us to make arrangements.

Salary : $38 - $57