Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker

Clinical Mental Health Counselor (CMHC)

1 Full-Time & 1 Part-Time Opportunities Available

Heart-Centered Health: On-site in Sedro Woolley, WA

This is not your typical outpatient role

If you’re a strong, grounded clinician who can walk into a room, read it instantly, and hold space for complex young adults navigating real-life barriers - keep reading.

About the Role

Heart-Centered Health is seeking a Clinical Mental Health Counselor (CMHC) to provide on-site behavioral health services at a residential vocational training campus serving young adults (ages 16–24).

This is a high-impact, relationship-driven role where you are not just providing therapy - you are part of a multidisciplinary team shaping outcomes for youth at a critical life stage.

You will work alongside:

• Medical providers
• Wellness staff
• Case management teams
• Residential advisors

This is real work that matters.

What Makes This Role Different

• No insurance billing or private practice overhead
• Structured daytime schedule (no nights, no weekends)
• Consistent population - not a revolving outpatient door
• Opportunity to influence systems, not just sessions
• Strong collaboration (you are not working in isolation)

Who You Are

You are:

• Clinically strong and emotionally grounded
• Comfortable working with complex trauma, behavioral challenges, and resistance
• Able to set boundaries without shutting people down
• Not easily overwhelmed by intensity or unpredictability
• Someone who actually enjoys working with young adults

You understand:

• This population requires presence, not just technique
• Progress is not linear
• You may be the only consistent clinical support they’ve had. Together with the integrated healthcare team, you are able to build trust and rapport with the individual

Key Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling services
• Conduct mental health assessments and treatment planning
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings
• Support crisis intervention and stabilization when needed
• Maintain timely, compliant documentation
• Collaborate with center leadership and wellness staff

Schedule Options

Full-Time

• Monday–Friday
• 40 hours/week

Part-Time

• 20 hours/week
• Flexible scheduling (2 days/week)

Compensation

• $60/hour to $95/hr (DOE structure)
• We are willing to pay for quality

Minimum Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted Washington State license: LICSW or Psychologist
• Experience working with: Adolescents or young adults
• Behavioral health and/or trauma-informed care
• Ability to pass background check and facility requirements

Bonus Points If You Have

• Experience in residential or school settings
• Strong group facilitation skills
• Background in crisis work
• Ability to balance structure with flexibility

What We Expect (And We Mean This)

At Heart-Centered Health, we run a tight, professional operation.

We expect:

• Reliable attendance
• Clear communication
• Timely documentation and timecard submission
• Professional conduct with staff and students

If you’re not consistent, responsive, and accountable - this will not be a good fit.

What You’ll Get

• Competitive pay
• Strong support from HCH leadership
• A role where your clinical judgment is respected
• The opportunity to do meaningful, impactful work

About Heart-Centered Health

At Heart-Centered Health, we don’t just fill roles - we build high-functioning healthcare environments.

We specialize in:

• Workforce solutions
• Clinical staffing
• Healthcare operations support

We partner with federal programs and healthcare systems to stabilize and elevate care delivery.

How to Apply

Submit:

• Resume
• Brief note on why this population interests you