Remote Licensed Clinician

Sunrise Services, Inc. - Remote Licensed Mental Health Professional Clinician! Must be licensed & reside in WA state. 

General Responsibilities: Provide services to Adult Outpatient Treatment clients. Receive clinical supervision from Clinical Director. Provide consultation to case management staff. Coordinate client treatment with client’s prescriber and others involved in client’s care and needs. All services are delivered remotely via HIPAA-compliant telehealth platforms in accordance with applicable Washington State telehealth laws and regulations, including RCW 74.09.325 and WAC 246-341.

Essential Functions: 

• Work as a member of a multidisciplinary Community Mental Health Team, which typically includes prescriber, clinical social workers, mental health case managers, peer counselors, mental health nurses, and consulting psychiatrists.
• Provide services and treatment in accordance with the evidence-based practice recovery model, and document the same.
• In coordination with community agencies and professionals, provide mental health services including: direct clinical services such as intake, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and crisis intervention; consultation/liaison with government and community agencies, schools, hospitals, and other programs; community education, development, coordination and prevention/intervention programs; and program development and evaluation.
• Provide clinical assessment and treatment to clients as specified in each client’s individual treatment plan. Services may include, but are not limited to: evidence-based practices, treatment planning, individual and/or group therapy including DBT and cognitive/behavioral, and crisis planning and stabilization.
• Provide crisis intervention and consultation by phone or via agency-approved telehealth platform as needed.
• Deliver all clinical services via HIPAA-compliant telehealth platforms in compliance with Washington State telehealth laws and regulations, including RCW 74.09.325, applicable provisions of WAC 246-341, and Medicaid telehealth billing requirements; obtain and document required telehealth informed consent from clients prior to service delivery.
• Coordinate services with community agencies such as DSHS, DDD, courts, etc.
• Submit timely written evaluations and reports as necessary on behalf of clients.
• Consult clinical staff and medication management services.
• Provide timely and accurate compliance with all required and appropriate charting and coding as required by regulatory organizations such as Medicare, etc.
• Comply with involuntary treatment admission (ITA) requirements and/or coordinate least restrictive order (LRO) services. Notify DCRs, write affidavits, and serve as a witness in court when involuntary treatment is indicated. Continue to testify on client’s behalf for the duration that Involuntary Treatment is indicated (at the end of 72 hours, 14 days, 90 days, etc.).
• Monitor compliance with LRO (Least Restrictive Order) as needed.
  • Deliver services as stated.
  • Seek continuance when indicated.
  • Complete all required documentation in a timely and thorough manner consistent with approved practices, policies and procedures.
• Attend continuing education training as required by state regulations.
• Attend all training required by Sunrise.
• Maintain all on-going licensing and certification requirements for this position and supply Sunrise proof of the same.

Treatment Services

• Utilize solution-focused and cognitive behavioral therapy and group process, provide this treatment, and share this knowledge with other staff.
• Communicate with consumers and family members to obtain information regarding consumer’s needs and objectives, interests, skills, and support systems.
• Develop consumer-focused, goal-oriented treatment plans, which address the specific needs of the consumer.
• Evaluate treatment effectiveness and revise care plans regularly.
• Maintain consumer records in keeping with agency, county, state guidelines.
• Act as a backup for other team members.
• Respond promptly to client needs.
• Support and encourage recovery model.
• Utilize clinical supervision for clarification of questions and concerns, support, understanding role expectations, feedback and accountability.

Compensation:

• $31.50 - $36.52 per hour
• All wages depend on applicable experience, license, and education.

Schedule:

Full-time: Generally Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm

Part-time: 20 hours per week between the time of Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm.

Requirements: 

• Education: Master's Degree or further advanced degree in counseling or one of the social sciences.
• Experience: 2 years Mental Health Experience, will consider newly licensed.
• Licensure/Certification: Independent Licensure, LMHC, LMFT LICSW,LCSW, LISW. Must be licensed in WA state. 
• Other Considerations:
  • DSHS background clearance required.
  • Access to a private, quiet home workspace suitable for confidential telehealth service delivery in compliance with HIPAA requirements.
  • Reliable high-speed internet connection sufficient to support video-based clinical services.
  • Knowledge of and ability to comply with Washington State telehealth informed consent requirements and applicable scope-of-practice limitations for remote service delivery.
  • Demonstrated ability to maintain client engagement, therapeutic rapport, and clinical documentation standards in a remote work environment.
  • Must hold an active, unrestricted Washington State independent clinical license in good standing; licensure must be valid for telehealth practice as applicable under Washington State law.
  • Skill using Microsoft Office products including Word Outlook, and Microsoft Teams; proficiency with agency-approved HIPAA-compliant telehealth videoconferencing platforms
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Flexible. Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment in challenging dynamic situations including behavioral issues.
  • Skill in reading, synthesizing, and acting upon multifaceted information.
  • Extensive knowledge of clinical issues pertaining to adult client populations, along with extensive understanding of the clinical process and intervention strategies used to address these issues.
  • Assess client’s presenting problems, formulate individualized treatment plans, apply appropriate treatment modalities, and assess, monitor, and document client’s response to clinical interventions.
  • Relate effectively with clients, agency staff, other community programs, and the general public.
  • Work across agencies and disciplines, and as a part of a multidisciplinary therapeutic team.
  • Adhere to professional and ethical standards of practice.
  • Demonstrate respect for diversity and a commitment to developing multicultural competency and sensitivity.

Benefits: 

• Medical, dental, & vision plans
• Paid vacation - Earned at .04 per hour worked for hourly employees, and 6.67 per month for salary (equates to about 2 weeks per year for full-time employees)
• Sick Leave - 1 hour per 40 hours worked (equates to about 52 hours for full-time)
• Holiday pay, with 8 holidays observed
• Paid ‘Floating’ Holiday to be used on a day of choice
• Health Savings Account
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement
• Basic Life & AD&D insurance
• WA Paid Family Medical Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance
• Legal & IDShield
• Accident, Critical Illness, & Hospital Insurance
• 401K & matching up to 6%
• Life Insurance
• College savings plan
• Smart Connect
• KisX
• Perks at work
• Husk

Why Sunrise Services INC?

• An abundance of opportunity for growth and development
• Supportive, Team-driven culture
• Competitive benefits and Compensation plan
• Making a true difference in the community, and the lives of vulnerable individuals

Check out our About Us video here: Sunrise Services Inc. About Us

To comply with Federal law, Sunrise Services participates in E-Verify. All newly-hired employees are queried through this electronic system established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to verify their identity and employment eligibility. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.