Mental Health Therapist at CCS - Family Behavioral Health

Catholic Community Services, Family Behavioral Health is looking for a Clinician to join our team of innovators who explore and develop new approaches and implement novel strategies.  Our teams provide individualized, creative and flexible services, infused with evidence-based and evidence-informed strategies.  

WHO WE ARE: 

We are a values-driven organization, providing family-oriented behavioral health care for children, youth and families, provided primarily in their own home and community. Our enthusiastic clinical teams provide whatever is needed to help children and youth remain safely in their own home with their family, restoring hope, providing intense mental health services and supports, and helping to strengthen the family unity. With sites located in Tukwila, Burien, North Tacoma, University Place, Olympia, Shelton, Bremerton, Aberdeen, Yelm, Vancouver, (Salmon Creek and Oakview Drive) and Portland Oregon, we offer comprehensive intensive, Wrap-around mental health services to a diverse population for youth and families. We employ over 700 energetic and compassionate employees.

WHAT WE VALUE: 
Compassion  Diversity  Strength-Based-Approach Social-Justice & Our Staff!

WHAT WE OFFER:

Starting Base Salary: $78,838.50 - $87,691.50

Additional Pay/Ability to Earn Additional Pay of:

• First Responder pay: $1800.00 per year
• Pay based on performance:up to $8000.00 per year
• Clinical Supervision of Licensing
• Licensure pay $250.00 per pay period (2 times per month)
• Bi-lingual fluency skills in Spanish and English, or other languages, as needed: $100 -200 per pay period (2 times per month) for service provision in support the families we serve. Tiered language stipend based on language proficiency and youth and family needs. 
• We are an approved National Health Service Corps site; to apply for student loan repayment or get information on this option, see  http://nhsc.hrsa.gov/loanrepayment/  

Training and Supervision:

• Extensive training in multiple clinical approaches as well as training in other areas
• Daily and weekly supervision and support with your Clinical Supervisor, as needed.

BENEFITS:  

• 12 paid holidays; plus 1 personal holidays each year!
• 3 weeks' vacation per year
• 12 sick-days per year
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plans: 403-B Employee Savings Plan and an Employer Contribution Pension                                                        

JOB SUMMARY: 

• We provide family-oriented, strength-based mental health services for children and families in their own home and community. Clinicians work flexible schedules, based on the needs of those we serve. This position will participate in an on-call rotation with other Clinicians and Clinical Care Coordinators.  This unique way of working allows Clinicians/Therapists the opportunity to offer a high level of collaboration, coordination and intensive behavior health services while allowing for creativity and needs-driven services. Emphasis is on achieving incredible outcomes with children, youth and families by actively partnering with them along with their natural and community services and supports to achieve long-term safety and stability within each family as well as our neighborhoods and communities.
• We strive to help children and families live together safely and securely with hope and promise. At times we serve as a catalyst for change, offering new approaches and challenging long-standing service traditions in community behavioral health. We behave with Humility, Passion for our Mission, and Compassion and Respectful Interactions. We value learning and offer alternatives and we stand strong to help child-serving systems understand our alternative paradigm while strengthening partnerships. We do not compromise our values!

A full job description with qualifications may be shared with candidates identified for an interview.

WHAT WE ARE SEEKING IN A CANDIDATE: 

• Master's degree in Behavioral Sciences, or equivalent, accredited degree
• Energetic, innovative style with the ability to engage children, youth and family members in services
• Enthusiastic and optimistic approach, encouraging ongoing participation of all involved
• Natural ability to work with others through a genuine strengths-based approach, appreciating unique qualities and assets of all involved
• Natural ability to work with others through a genuine strengths-based approach, appreciating unique qualities and assets of all involved
• Preference for a flexible schedule rather than a traditional, fixed 8-5 Monday through Friday facility-based position.
• Should be able to participate in on-call rotation responsibilities, which will be discussed in our screening process. 
• Passion for helping families stay together
• Embraces a multi-cultural environment
• Valid driver’s license & current automobile insurance, reliable transportation with an acceptable driving record
• Ability to visually assess safety in the community and family homes
• Ability to meet with clients and colleagues in homes and community locations as needed
• Support and uphold the mission, beliefs and values of Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services
• Knowledge of WISe (Wraparound with Intensive Services) principles and practice preferred, but not required at time of hire

ABOUT TUKWILA:

Tukwila’s earliest residents were members of the Duwamish Tribe with homes along the Black and Duwamish Rivers. They named the area Tukwila for the lush forests of hazelnut tress which grew throughout the area.  Enjoy all the area has to offer:

• Located just south of Seattle, Washington, the City of Tukwila is dynamic and unique. It is recognized as one of the most diverse communities in the country, with more than 80 languages spoken in its schools. While the City has fewer than 20,000 residents, the daytime population includes more than 47,000 who work in Tukwila plus over 150,000 who visit the city on a daily basis. 
• Tukwila, nestled in the hills surrounding major commerce corridors are quiet residential neighbors.  Residents of the City enjoy small-town warmth, involvement and caring, while having the benefits of high-quality services and goods associated with larger cities.
• Perhaps, you are a runner, walker, or biker – Tukwila offers many trails, along rivers and parks, while enjoying a spectacular view of Mt. Rainier. Shop ‘til you drop at the largest retail mall in the Pacific Northwest.

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Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please let us know if you need special accommodations to apply or interview for this position.