The Outpatient Mental Health Therapist will provide a full range of direct and indirect services to children and their families presenting with a wide variety of emotional and behavioral disorders. Services include: Child Parent Psychotherapy, family therapy, individual child therapy, ongoing case management, assessment, treatment and discharge planning and advocacy. Delivery of therapeutic services in the office, in foster or birth homes as well as in a community setting.
This position has access to protected healthcare information (PHI) or confidential identifiable information (CII), both paper and electronic, as necessary, to perform related job duties and responsibilities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The Outpatient Mental Health Therapist will provide a full range of direct and indirect services to children and their families presenting with a wide variety of emotional and behavioral disorders. Services include: Child Parent Psychotherapy, family therapy, individual child therapy, ongoing case management, assessment, treatment and discharge planning and advocacy. Delivery of therapeutic services in the office, in foster or birth homes as well as in a community setting.

• Assists in developing strength-based, goal-oriented treatment plans which address the specific needs of the family and specific anticipated clinical outcomes
• Provides therapy in clients' homes, at schools, in the community, and/or Akin therapeutic centers
• Provides direct treatment services, group therapy, and group facilitation to assigned cases, including case management, parental skills training (PPP, Incredible Years, PFR, PCIT or TF-CBT), crisis intervention, home visits, referral and advocacy, and therapy in a culturally sensitive and family focused, strength-based manner. Provides discharge planning as well
• Maintains complete documentation of the child's case records in the designated EHR, including assessments, progress notes, individual treatment plan, other internal paperwork as needed and discharge summaries. Maintains consumer records in keeping with Agency, County and State guidelines
• Maintains productivity standards of direct service as established for the position
• Ensures timely collection of statistical information for external funding sources and program evaluations
• Ensures compliance with applicable agency contracts and adheres to all Federal, State, and Local confidentiality requirements and guidelines. Performs periodic reviews of documentation on regular basis when required by Clinical Supervisor or when need arises (self-audit)
• Participates in scheduled supervision, weekly clinical team meetings, quarterly psychiatric consult meetings, and other staff and administrative team meetings
• Maintains ethical, competent, and healthy client relationships, communication skills, and boundaries
• Assists with supervising and recruiting mental health interns, if applicable
• Remains current with professional development requirements through trainings, seminars, etc.
• Complies with the agency's policy and procedure regarding the identification and reporting of child abuse
• Complies with all Akin policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:

• Ability to embrace and support Akin's commitment to fostering an inclusive organization.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
This job is performed in a professional office environment. The following list is representative of the work environment employees encounter while performing the essential functions of this job:

• This position is located in South Seattle/South King County
• School, homes, community settings, office

WORKING REMOTELY:
Working remotely is a benefit of Akin's flexible workplace, but remote work cannot be offered for all positions. Some positions require daily presence in the office. Remote work arrangements may be adjusted or rescinded based upon business needs.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard; occasionally to reach, stoop and kneel
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work
• Regular, predictable attendance is required

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in social work, Psychology, Counseling, or closely related field. Preference will be given to individuals experienced with case work with families from a variety of cultural backgrounds and those with experience in working with preschool children.
• Valid Mental Health Counselor; Independent Clinical Social Worker; or Marriage & Family Therapist License OR Associate status
• Commitment to Akin mission, culture, and values, and DEIB initiatives.
• Possess a valid driver's license, have a state required minimum automobile insurance, and be able to use own vehicle for the job
• Verifiable safe driving record
• Akin background check
• A clear portable background check through Washington Department of Early Learning
• Maintain current certifications including Child/Infant CPR, first aid and AED, HIV and bloodborne pathogens

PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Preference will be given to clinicians who possess expertise and/or practical experience in serving BIPOC communities, alongside a diverse range of backgrounds. Candidates should also have a proven track record in handling casework related to trauma. An additional preference is for clinicians who have worked across the developmental spectrum, addressing issues spanning from birth to early adulthood.
• Training in evidence-based practices (i.e., Child Parent Psychotherapy, Parent Child Interaction Therapy, Triple P, Incredible Years, Infant Mental Health, Promoting First Relationships, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Salary Range and Benefits:
The salary Range for this position is $61,850 - $80,100 annually (with Associate's) or $72,700 - $95,300 annually (with License). PhD candidates encouraged to inquire about the salary to the hiring manager.
Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company's 401k plan. Employees will also receive 10 days of vacation leave each year, three Employee Appreciation Day each year, and will accrue one sick day per month (pro-rated for part-time employees). Employees will also enjoy 15 paid holidays throughout the calendar year. We also offer EAP and mental health benefits.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)