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Sound

Residential Clinician - Parks Place

Sound, Auburn, Washington, United States, 98002


Overview

Opportunities abound at Sound!

Sound Behavioral Health is growing and we are hiring a residential clinician in Auburn, WA, supporting Parks Place!

Sound offers a stimulating and supportive working environment, excellent and abundant supervision, and opportunities for professional growth in a strengths-based organization. Our team members are focused on demonstrating compassion, patience, and understanding when treating clients. We believe in and advocate for Diversity, Equity, Justice, and Inclusion for our team and clients.

This role will be responsible for providing therapeutic interventions for all residents of the residential program, including but not limited to treatment planning, goal setting, reviews of progress, clinical documenting and monitoring a caseload of up to 16 residents. The incumbents will work collaboratively with the Parks Place Case Managers to provide daily services incorporating recovery principles, supporting clients in their ability to live, work and contribute to their community.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESProvides direct services such as individual and group counseling, assessments, case management services, care coordination, treatment planning, progress notes, Crisis Plans, Behavior Plans, and monthly LRA/Court order monitoring and/or internal and external organization referrals for clients.Develops treatment plans and maintains accurate and timely clinical records according to organization policy.Comply with trainings and licensing standards per county expectations for a Residential Treatment facility (RTF) and state guidelines for Enhanced Services Facilities (ESF).Prepares necessary reports, summaries and progress notes, and incorporates into clinical records.Assists client to remain stable in the community, thereby reducing the use of hospitals or involuntary treatment services.Monitors medication regimes and treatment compliance.Monitors utilization of services and the success of outcome measures.Participates in team member meetings, consultations, case presentations and in-service training.Participates in ongoing program development and assessment.Performs other duties as assigned.KEY WORK RELATIONSHIPS

Establishes and maintains positive, ethical, and professional working relationships with clinical team members, residents, and outside organizations. Relates to a wide variety of people including members of ethnic and sexual minority populations and is respectful of individual and cultural differences.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Master's degree in a Mental Health Professional (MHP) eligible program preferred. Bachelors with MHP designation required.Experience with case management, assessments, Motivational Interviewing, Harm Reduction Model and Trauma Informed Care preferred.KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS

Be able to maintain appropriate boundaries with residents and staff and have sound judgment.Have the demonstrated ability to work effectively under supervision, as well as independently when necessary.Be able to apply crisis intervention skills and manage potentially volatile situations.Be able to promote and support use of recovery principles.Excellent verbal and written communication and personal interaction skillsBe able to do simple mathematics.Have proven assessment skills to evaluate resident functioningCERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS:

Mental Health Professional designation required.Obtain and maintain current Agency Affiliated Counselor license with DOH within first 30 days of hire.Must pass a criminal background check.Must have a valid Washington State Driver's License and insurable driving record.First Aid and CPR certifications required within 30 days of hire.Food Handler's Permit required within 30 days of hire.Complete required Home Care Aid course and obtain license with DOH within first 5 months of hire. Obtain 12 hours of CEUs per year.PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to use hands, fingers to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.The team member frequently is required to stand and sit.The team member is occasionally required to walk.The team member must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds or more with assistance.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.Individuals must be able to engage vendors, team members, residents and others over the phone and in-person by voice.LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above Job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work performed; it is not intended as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and required skills for the Job. Team members will be required to follow any other Job-related instructions and to perform other duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State laws. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities necessary to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis.

Perks at Sound!

All Team Members at Sound working 40 hours per week will be eligible for the following benefits:

100% Paid Medical & Dental Insurance

Full time Team Member and child(ren) coverage until child's 26th birthdaySpouse/Domestic Partner coverage available (team member pays full cost)

Paid Life Insurance2x annual salary + additional $25,000

Long Term Disability Insurance (60% monthly salary)100% premiums paid by Sound

18 Days of Paid Rest and Relaxation (Vacation) - beginning first year12 Days of Paid Sick Leave9 Days of Paid HolidaysHealth Savings Account (HSA)Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)for health care (limited) and dependent day care costs (pre-tax)

Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)The Standard

Sound retirement plan:401(k) plan (organization contribution) - Sound contributes 3% to team members plan even if you don't.Team members are 100% vested; team members may contribute to their own plan

Paid TrainingFree in-house professional training and $400 annually + 3 paid days off-site training

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)Free Supervision Hours - Washington State LicensureService Award - at 5,10,15,20 & 25 years of service

Compensation: $29.94 - $33.64 per hour