Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic
Social Worker
Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, Grandview, WA, United States
Join our team as a Social Worker at Mountainview Women's Health Center in Grandview, WA. Be a vital link in assisting clients to develop control over their lives. If you're passionate about working with the medically-underserved, have good communication skills and thrive in an environment that empowers clients to help themselves, we have an excellent Social Worker opportunity in our Grandview, Washington women's health clinic!
We've transformed into a leading community health center. With 40 clinics across Washington and Oregon, we offer a wide range of services such as medical, dental, pharmacy, orthodontia, nutritional counseling, autism screening, and behavioral health. Our holistic model also extends assistance to shelter, energy, weatherization, HIV and AIDS counseling, home visits, and mobile medical/dental clinics.
Explore our short clips, "WE are Yakima" and "YVFWC - And then we grew," for a glimpse into our dedication to our communities, health, and families.
What We Offer
We will hire either level III or level IV, depending on the qualifications of the person hired:
Mental Health Worker III Requirements
Additional Requirements: Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required.
Our mission celebrates diversity. We are committed to equal opportunity employment.
We've transformed into a leading community health center. With 40 clinics across Washington and Oregon, we offer a wide range of services such as medical, dental, pharmacy, orthodontia, nutritional counseling, autism screening, and behavioral health. Our holistic model also extends assistance to shelter, energy, weatherization, HIV and AIDS counseling, home visits, and mobile medical/dental clinics.
Explore our short clips, "WE are Yakima" and "YVFWC - And then we grew," for a glimpse into our dedication to our communities, health, and families.
What We Offer
- MHW III salary $87,500; MHW IV salary $100,000.
- $5,000 sign-on bonus in first paycheck and $1,000 bonus at 12 months of employment.
- 100% employer-paid health insurance including medical, dental, vision, Rx, 24/7 telemedicine.
- Profit sharing & 403(b) retirement plan available.
- Generous PTO, 8 paid holidays, and much more!
- Relocation allowance is available.
- Assigned clients will be multi-service cases including: chronic cases in need of skills training or guidance; those with special issues, such as domestic violence, sexual assault and anger management.
Assists individual and family in obtaining additional mental health services and other resources as needed. - Responds to crisis situations, assessing urgency of patient's needs, provides care, and obtains appropriate services as needed.
- Assists patient and family in obtaining additional services and other resources as needed. Documents all referrals made to other resources.
- As assigned, participates in various community meetings and serves as a liaison to numerous community agencies and organizations, including school districts, hospitals, law enforcement, Division of Children and Family Services (DCFS) staff, and tribal authorities.
- Presents mental health/behavioral health findings and recommendations in verbal or written format to appropriate professionals either upon request or as part of a regular case presentation for peer review or clinical meeting.
- Leads staff training sessions on new therapeutic techniques and practices. Provides training and education on clinical topics to team members, staff and the community, as needed.
- Performs clinical responsibilities in alignment with The Joint Commission (TJC), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), and YVFWC requirements.
We will hire either level III or level IV, depending on the qualifications of the person hired:
Mental Health Worker III Requirements
- Education: Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or related field.
- Experience: Two years' experience in the direct treatment of persons with mental illness or emotional disturbance that was gained under the supervision of a mental health professional preferred. One year's full-time experience in the treatment of children under the supervision of a children's mental health specialist preferred.
- Licenses/Registration: One of the following licenses is acceptable for this position (must apply for within one week of hire if license is not current):
- Licensed Social Worker Associate Advanced (LSWAA)
- Licensed Social Worker Associate Independent Clinical (LSWAIC)
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate (LMHCA)
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate (LMFTA)
- Agency Affiliated Counselor
- Certified Counselor (CL) (CHS Only)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 45 days of hire.
- Education: Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or related field.
- Experience: Two years' experience postgraduate/master's experience in the direct treatment of persons with mental illness or emotional disturbance; such experience must have been gained under the supervision of a mental health professional. Washington State designation as a Mental Health Professional (MHP) may be substituted for this experience requirement.
- Licenses/Certificates/Registration: One of the following licenses is required for this position (must apply for within one week of hire if the license is not current):
- Licensed Advanced Social Worker (LASW)
- Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
- Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/First Aid certification (or obtained within 45 days of employment)
Additional Requirements: Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required.
Our mission celebrates diversity. We are committed to equal opportunity employment.