Dual Licensed Mental Health Counselor

*****Sign-on Bonus of $7,500*****

Excelsior Family Medicine is an established clinic of 10 providers working in a cross-disciplinary team to address client needs. Our dedicated providers encourage clients to engage in mental and physical health, and we are proud to support this with the right care at the right time.

The mental health therapist plays a crucial role in providing direct clinical care and support to enrolled patients and ongoing quality improvement efforts to optimize their recovery.

Why Join Us?

• Rewarding Work: Engage in fulfilling work directly impacting the lives of inland northwest residents in need of mental health support,


• Professional Growth: Excelsior Family Medicine provides a unique opportunity to collaborate directly with experts in other disciplinary fields that are at the top of their game. Our team is comprised of esteemed practitioners who are highly sought after for their expertise, providing a platform for our therapists to gain valuable insight and experience in a wide range of disciplines. This allows us to offer the best in comprehensive care and to stay ahead of the curve in the ever-evolving field of health care.


• Team Approach: Embrace a collaborative approach, working alongside a supportive united in delivering high-quality care to program participants, ensuring comprehensive support for youth and families.


• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy eligibility for full benefits, ensuring your well-being and security.

Required Qualification:

• Master’s degree in psychology, counseling, social work or a related field from an accredited college or university.


• Fully licensed (non-associate level) and certified through the Washington State Department of Health to provide direct client care as an LMHC or, LMFT or, LICSW.


• Active Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP) or Substance Use Disorder Professional in Training (SUDPT) credential in Washington State


• Ability to pass a criminal background check, per agency standards.


• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record, per agency standards.

*New employees with out-of-state licenses must obtain a Washington State Driver’s License within 30 days of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of EMR/EHR systems

Core Responsibilities:

• This Therapist SUDP position supports teens or young adults and their families with accessing and engaging with treatment for co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders.


• Maintains clients as an outpatient therapeutic model of intervention lasting one year.


• Provides treatment using Evidence-Based Practices in weekly or bi-weekly counseling.


• Completes Mental health and substance use assessments, individual counseling sessions and group counseling sessions in a co-occurring mental health and chemical dependency program.


• Addresses symptom management, interpersonal processes, psychotherapeutic recreation, self-concept, and social role so individuals function at their highest potential and avoid acute care situations.


• Knows and complies with all applicable ethical standards; insurance requirements,and seeks out clarification if needed.


• Ensures services provided are properly documented in accordance with program, agency, and regulatory requirements and documentation is completed timely.


• Makes referrals to outside agencies for acute mental health, SAY (sexually aggressive youth) and neuropsychological services as needed.


• Communicates regularly with supervisor to accurately report therapeutic interventions and caseload capacity.


• Completes assigned and required training in a timely manner.


• Attends and actively participates in weekly meetings.

Benefits:

Excelsior Wellness offers comprehensive medical (Providence + Cigna), dental (Lincoln), and vision (VSP) insurance packages.

• Employee insurance packages range from a $0 to $75 monthly premium.


• Medical coverage responsible deductibles ranges from $250 to $500/Annually


• Excelsior Wellness employees typically save $1,200 to $8,700 annually on premiums and $1,250 to $6,000 on deductible expenses compared to other regional employers.

But our commitment to your well-being doesn't stop there. We provide a range of additional benefits, including retirement with employer match, employer-paid life insurance, generous PTO, 11 paid holidays, free access to learning platforms, employer-paid licensing fees applicable to your role, professional development courses, and more.

Visit our website at Excelsior Wellness | (excelsiorfamilymedicine.org) to learn more about our organization.

We are an approved NHSC site.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.