Mental Health Professional – Snohomish Disc, NRLC, Open Doors

Location

Snohomish Discovery Center/Northwest Regional Learning Center
4407 172nd Street,
Arlington, WA 98223

Marysville Open Doors
1605 7th Street
Marysville, WA 98270

Position Summary

The NWESD aspires to be a racially and culturally inclusive staff that reflects the diversity of those we serve. We believe this strengthens our organization, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas, and enriches staff engagement.

The Mental Health Professional works collaboratively with staff, parents, and students to implement comprehensive clinical mental health and behavioral support services. The Mental Health Professional utilizes evidence-based practices, in response to identified student needs and Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) while working with others to align the efforts of educators, caregivers, community agencies, or other service providers in meeting behavioral support goals.

Full Job Description

Salary dependent on license and experience:

Schedule III, Range 9 (Associate), Exempt;

Schedule III, Range 14b (Licensed), Exempt.

Qualifications

Master’s degree or higher in related field required. Interns may be in the process of completing Master's degree. Must be eligible or will be eligible upon completion of Master's program for a Washington State Licensed Mental Health Clinician (LMHC), Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Psychologist, Associate, or equivalent license. Child Mental Health Specialist (CMHS) preferred. Candidates with over five years of clinical mental health experience may also qualify for some clinical supervision duties. WSP/FBI criminal history background clearance required.

Employment Conditions and Benefits

8 hours per day, Monday - Friday, 190 days per year following the school year schedule.

This position will serve students at three school sites:
Northwest Regional Learning Center in Arlington (50%)
Snohomish Discovery Center in Arlington (30%)
Marysville Open Doors in Marysville (20%)

Benefits Include: Medical Insurance; Dental and Vision insurance with 100% paid premiums for employee and eligible dependents; Annual Paid Leave - (12) Sick days, (1) Floating Holiday, Bereavement Leave, Jury Duty Leave; Tuition Reimbursement; Long Term Disability, Basic Life Insurance; WA State Dept. of Retirement Systems Membership - Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) or Schools Employees' Retirement System (SERS); Deferred Compensation Program offering 457 deferred savings plan; Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care; Voluntary Employees' Benefits Association (VEBA) participation; Employee Assistance Program; professional development opportunities

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements: Work is performed primarily indoors within a controlled environment. Travel may be required within assigned geographic areas of NWESD region to complete essential functions and position requirements. Services may be delivered with a combination of in-person and telehealth. Occasional evenings and weekends may be required. Lifts and carries a maximum of 30 pounds. Adequate manual and finger dexterity, hearing, speech, and vision are necessary to perform the essential functions of this position.

Hazards: Due to the nature of the population of the school, hazards include but are not limited to exposure to weapons, threats, verbal abuse, hitting, fighting, throwing of objects, etc. May be required to deal with distraught individuals.

Salary Range

How to Apply

Submit a complete application at nwesd.org/jobs. Applications for this position must include:

• Letter of Interest
• Resume
• Copy of current WA Dept of Health License
• Other documents may be included at your discretion.