Mental Health Therapist -Kirkland, WA

Overview

*** $10,000 commitment bonus***

M-F  8:00-5:00

We’re not just behavioral health people—we’re crisis people. Connections has built a model that combines medical and recovery-oriented treatment that gets people connected to community-based resources and back to their lives faster.  Our aim is for solutions, not just stop-gaps. Real support, not restriction.  We have proven that our model improves access, creates hope and makes the behavioral health crisis system work better, and we’re finding better ways to do it every day. Our story Originally founded by two emergency room psychiatrists, Dr. Chris Carson and Dr. Robert Williamson, Connections Health Solutions brings 30 years of experience serving individuals in crisis and operates two of the nation’s largest and most studied crisis response centers and is currently expanding to more states.  Since opening our doors, we have provided care and treatment for hundreds of thousands of individuals in crisis.

Responsibilities

What You'll Do:

We are seeking a dedicated Mental Health Therapist to provide comprehensive therapeutic services to our patients. This role involves conducting individual therapy, group counseling, life skills sessions, clinical interventions, crisis management, family therapy, and assisting in case management and support system development.

Therapeutic Services:

• Conduct individual therapy, group counseling, family therapy, and life skills sessions.
• Perform clinical interventions and crisis management as needed.

Assessments and Documentation:

• Conducts thorough and clinically sound psychosocial assessments promptly.
• Maintains accurate clinic records, documenting all activities performed during service delivery.
• Obtains signatures from the individual receiving services regarding treatment, as necessary.

Counseling and Crisis Management:

• Conducts brief interventions, individual, family, and group counseling within the scope of practice.
• Participate in redirecting individual behavior to maintain a safe environment.
• Appropriately document all services and individual activities.

Community Integration:

• Arranges referrals and placements for individuals in community substance abuse programs, housing, or employment opportunities.
• Provides case management services to promote recovery and community reintegration.
• Conducts crisis interventions and follow-ups as necessary.

Collaboration and Reporting:

• Follow up with appropriate leadership on all cases weekly.

All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

What You'll Bring:

• Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or related field
• REQUIRED LICENSE: Current & unrestricted license as a Licensed Mental Health Professional in State of Washington (LMHP-RP, LMHP-S, LMHC, LMFT, LICSW, LCSW, LPC, etc.) Independent or graduate level
• 2 years of experience in mental health, substance abuse treatment, or relevant work
• Knowledge of principles of recovery, family of origin/intergenerational issues, and co-occurring psychiatric disorders 
• Knowledge and experience working with special populations (those individuals identified as having serious mental illness, substance abuse diagnoses, brain injuries, and those over 60 years of age) 
• Must be able to perform Safe Clinch patient restraint techniques
• The Company has a mandatory vaccination policy. All successful applicants must be fully vaccinated, including showing proper documentation, or otherwise be exempt pursuant to the Company’s exemption process prior to their start date as a condition of employment

It would be great if you had:

• Knowledge of and with Washington State Department of Health regulations

What We Offer:

Full-time only:

• Employees (and their families) are offered comprehensive health insurance, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
• CHS pays for Basic Life, AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Life insurance option for employees and their families
• Health Savings Accounts (with $1,000 to $2,000 employer contribution depending on plan)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care)
• 401k company match after 6 months (50% of deferrals up to 6% of compensation)
• Generous PTO starting at 160 hours accrued annually and 12 recognized company holidays

All employees (Pool, Part-time and Full-time):

• Employee Assistance Program to help with confidential emotional support, work life solutions, financial solutions, legal assistance, or online support
• Online Subscription to Headspace, a digital mindfulness and meditation platform
• After 90 days, you are auto enrolled in the 401k Plan 

The typical hiring range for this position is in the state of Washington $40.25 - $53.21 per hour. Compensation is based on years of experience, education, and relevant certifications. 

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EEO Statement

Connections Health Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees and applicants.