The Mental Health Specialist - Level 2 role will deliver individualized, evidenced-based, outpatient behavioral health therapy to individuals, families, and groups. Working under the supervision of a qualified supervisor, the Mental Health Specialist - Level 2 role provides mental health services to treat a broad array of behavioral health disorders with an emphasis on effective, outcome-oriented treatment. 

Individuals working in the Mental Health Specialist - Level 2 role will work with team members and community partners to organize and implement the delivery of appropriate mental health services, consultation and referrals. This position works with a variety of populations including but not limited to, low income, homeless, adult, youth, individuals struggling with substance abuse, disadvantaged individuals and families, veterans, the historically unemployed and/or underemployed and individuals with a criminal background.

Typical Work

• Offers individual, couple, family, and/or group mental health counseling services to CORE Health clients and identifies and reduces barriers through case management principles; 

• Regularly conducts daily living activity (DLA) assessments for the tracking of client outcomes;

• Collaborates with inner-agency departments to enroll clients in all required services;

• Participates in consultation with relevant community agencies, the coordination of multi-agency services, and multi-agency support teams on behalf of consumers. Provides education and training to clients and/or partner agencies as necessary; 

• Collaborates with clients to develop individualized and comprehensive treatment plans that identify the unique needs of each individual; 

• Participates in crisis intervention services with participants;

• Holds the mental health after hours phone when scheduled to provide urgent services to clients outside of office hours;

• Completes all required clinical and administrative documentation by the organization’s specified due date;

• Consultation with relevant community agencies, the coordination of multi-agency services, and participation in multi-agency support teams on behalf of consumers. Provides education and training to other individuals and/or agencies as necessary;

• Develops with the individual in service an assessment and comprehensive treatment plan that identifies the unique needs of each individual and may provide individual, couples, family, and group therapy. Participates in crisis intervention services with participants;

• Assures that participants understand their rights to confidentiality and the limits of confidentiality, to include participant’s rights as recipients of mental health services and substance use treatment services;

• Provide individual supportive therapy, i.e. problem solving, role-playing, modeling and support, social skill development, and assertiveness training to increase client social and interpersonal activities in community settings;

• Provide ongoing measurement of individual in service outcomes and evaluation of intervention effectiveness. Address barriers and potential health problems that impede the development of skills necessary for independent functioning in the community;

• Completes and ensures the maintenance of all required clinical and administrative documentation by the organization’s specified due date;

• Represents the agency in coordinating service plans with other community providers; 

• Participates in, and leads as necessary, quality improvement and assurance process for cases;

• Participates in a unit team and provides team coverage;

• Complies with all HIPAA privacy and security regulations;

• Perform other duties and projects as assigned by the supervisor. 

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in counseling, social work, nursing, and/or social services related field; 

• Holds an active Licensed Clinical Independent Clinical Social Worker Associate (LICSWA), Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate (LMHCA), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate (LMFTA), Licensed Agency Affiliated Counselor (L-AAC), Certified Agency Affiliated Counselor (C-AAC) or equivalent by the Washington State Department of Health; 

• Two (2) years of experience providing direct treatment to persons experiencing behavioral or mental health issues, preferred;

• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations;

• Ability to work with various computer software programs, including an electronic health record system;

• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license; 

• Pass and maintain a clear background record as required for healthcare organizations under state and federal contracts;

• Ability to sit at a computer for prolonged periods of time;

• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds. 

Benefits

• Medical;
• Dental;
• Vision;
• 401k with 4% employer match;
• $10,000 employer paid life insurance policy;
• Student Loan Repayment program through Washington State Health Corp.;
• 24 Paid time off days;
• 6 Paid holidays;
• 5 Floating holidays in the first year.