Child and Adolescent Mental Health Clinician

Position Summary The counselor, using evidenced based counseling methods, provides counseling and crisis intervention services to children and adolescents while incorporating caregiver/family support as appropriate, in accordance with all applicable federal and local laws and regulations, and with Behavioral Health policies and procedures. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Schedules, coordinates and manages an ongoing caseload of 30-35 clients. Provides individual, couple, family and group counseling, intake and assessment, diagnosis, crisis intervention, drop-in, and follow up services. Provides tools in regulating emotions, relationship building, social emotional skills and executive function development. Participates in staff meetings, consultations, case presentations, and training programs. Maintains client progress, and provides outreach and advocacy to help people attain their highest degree of health and independence. Provides ongoing outreach to children, youth, parents, schools and communities to ensure awareness of community needs and service availability. Develops and maintains positive relations with community referral sources. Advocates and facilitates the delivery of medical/psychiatric, housing, employment and educational services. Maintains case records in an accurate and timely manner; develops and maintains current crisis plan. Meets with supervisor on a regular basis and attends required meetings, consultations and trainings. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Experience, training, and knowledge in assessing and treating children and adolescents utilizing evidenced based modalities required Child Mental Health Specialist designation strongly preferred Knowledge of treatment approaches for individuals with special needs, neurodiversity, and family counseling and support, crisis intervention and brief therapy. Knowledge of group process. Ability to develop and monitor goal-directed treatment relationships. Ability to develop community resources and market services. Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing. Ability to read, write and speak in English. Must demonstrate sensitivity and responsiveness to cultural differences. Experience working in Tribal communities preferred. Position Qualifications Master's Degree in Social Services field or related field (Psychology, Mental Health Counseling). Washington State Counselor's license (LMHC, LICSW, LMFT). Associate license clinicians will be considered based on experience Experience working with neuro-diverse children and youth. Experience in working with children and families. Experience in leading groups, trainings and workshops. Experience working with diversified, ethnic/cultural populations in social services. Ability to pass criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen. WA state Driver's license and ability to be approved by Tribal insurance to drive Tribal vehicles. Must keep up to date certification CEU's to provide services to clients. $2,500 Hiring-on Bonus! Bonus is distributed in equal installments for new positions. Restrictions apply. $85,400 - 94,100 DOE Full Time employees are eligible for: Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, AD&D, Short & Long Term Disability 401(k) PTO Paid Holidays Employee Assistance Program Wellness Initiative Parental Leave Volunteer Opportunities