Agency Affiliated Counselor - Bilingual (Spanish)

Description

The Agency Affiliated Counselor position is responsible for assessing the needs of clients and providing individual counseling, support groups, advocacy, and referral services. 75% of the client group for this position will be enrolled in Medicaid.  

Essential Functions 

• Provide high quality, culturally sensitive, strengths-based mental health services to youth & their families 
• Maintain required caseload and meet with clients on a regular basis 
• Expected caseload of 20-26 clients at a time with the possibility?of co-leading one group per school year 
• Provide counseling services onsite at school or office, or via HIPAA compliant telehealth 
• Respond to newly assigned clients within 24 hours 
• Perform comprehensive intake assessments and complete required file documentation 
• Develop relevant, client-driven, strengths-based treatment plans within 30 days of intake 
• Utilize appropriate therapeutic modalities to treat issues of concern 
• Provide effective age and culturally competent services 
• Maintain treatment records and reports in an accurate and timely manner according to contractual and agency standards 
• Maintain confidentiality of records in accordance with HIPAA and other standards 
• Work with referral sources, collateral contacts, etc. to enhance services to the client 

Other Responsibilities 

• Attend case consultation and supervision  
• Attend Counseling Center team meetings and other meetings as required 
• 100% contract compliance 
• Promptly respond to phone calls and other inquiries from the community (schools, other agencies, healthcare providers, etc.) on behalf of the Counseling Center, including requests for counseling. 
• Participate in community activities that enhance support for our clients and/or agency 
• Maintain current Washington State Department of Health credential.   
• Develop a plan for professional development in consultation with supervisor and attend appropriate trainings when possible 

Requirements

Qualifications 

• Demonstrate a commitment to equity and social justice.  
• Ability to work with diverse groups and cultures 
• BA in relevant degrees in Psychology or Social Work 
• Bilingual in English & Spanish with the ability to maintain client records in English 
• Preferred experience with Medicaid 
• Ability to work as a team and independently 
• Effective written and verbal communication skills 
• Excellent follow-through and ability to meet deadlines 
• Must pass a Washington State Patrol Criminal Background Check 
• Valid WA State Driver’s license and reliable transportation 
• Clear driving record with no more than two moving violations in the last three years 
• Knowledge and the ability to learn required electronic health record programs. 

Other Requirements 

• Maintain client confidentiality 
• Provide age and culturally competent services 
• Ability to meet deadlines 
• Attend weekly case consultation and/or team meetings 

Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions 

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. 
• Frequently talk, hear, use hands and fingers to feel, handle and operate objects or controls, and occasionally stand, bend, stoop, kneel and crouch 
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times. 

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. This employer participates in E-Verify. The employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.