A Mental or Behavioral Health Counselor works with patients to treat mental health problems. Assesses patients and assists with diagnosis, counseling and crisis intervention. Consults with nurses, doctors and psychiatrists. May work with specific populations, such as youth, senior citizens or substance abusers, in group settings, facilities or hospitals.
Mental Health Counselor - PACT Team IKRON Greater Seattle - 3.9 Bellevue, WA Job Details Full-time $65,000 - $80,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Professional development assistance Flexible schedule Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Copy machines Client rapport building Fax machines Faxing Full Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY
Come join our Program of Assertive Community Treatment (PACT) Team at IKRON Greater Seattle to serve the Eastside area! PACT (Program for Assertive Community Treatment) is a multi-disciplinary clinical team that provides wrap-around behavioral health treatment, rehabilitation, and support services to identified clients with severe and persistent mental illnesses. The Mental Health Counselor with PACT provides mental health treatment to clients as part of a multidisciplinary team. Using evidence-based practices, Mental Health Counselors provide clients and their families with support in learning new skills and connecting to community resources. Counseling and skill development may be provided through individual or group sessions, depending on need. As part of the PACT team, Mental Health Counselors coordinate with nurses, peer support counselors, case managers, and substance use treatment professionals to provide intensive treatment to clients with mental health issues. IKRON highly encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including Black, Indigenous, People of Color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with lived experiences.
JOB DUTIES
Provide individual, group, and family therapy Provide mental health assessments for new program clients Develop an individualized treatment plan in collaboration with each client Assist with case management such as assisting clients with completion of benefits paperwork or securing housing, monitoring of protective payee agreement, and connecting to community resources Monitor client symptoms and medication response Complete all required clinical documentation in a timely and client-centered manner
QUALIFICATIONS
Masters degree in a human services field (Preferred) Agency Affiliated Counselor license or license in WA state as LMHC or LMHCA or Social Work Clinical License (Preferred) Two years relevant experience Valid Washington Driver's License, clean driving record, reliable transportation Excellent verbal and written communication skills General skill in exercising independent judgment, tact, patience, and understanding; maintaining effective working relationships with clients, other staff, and the community Must complete all in-service and external training requirements Commitment to the mission of
IKRON PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Must have the ability to stand or sit for long periods of time Ability to use telephone, laptop, fax machine, copy machine, and printer
SUPERVISION RECEIVED BY
PACT Team Lead Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$65,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you have a valid WA state drivers license?
Experience:
working with individuals with mental health diagnoses: 1 year (Required)
