Adult Services Clinician - Behavioral Health

Overview

Career opportunities abound at SOUND!

SOUND Behavioral Health is growing, and we are hiring an Adult Services Clinician in Seattle, WA! We offer a supportive working environment, excellent and abundant supervision, and opportunities for professional growth.

The clinician will help clients understand their behaviors, teach clients how to change their responses to unfavorable situations, and assist clients in developing healthier coping mechanisms.

Sound clinicians 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.

Location : On-site at our Capitol Hill clinic.

Schedule : Monday-Friday 8 : 00am-5 : 00pm.

Other keywords : therapists, therapy, counselors, counseling, social work, case managers, MSW, MHP, MFT, associates

Responsibilities

GENERAL SUMMARY

The clinician in this Job is responsible for providing a range of intensive outpatient services to a small cohort group of the following population : older adolescents aged 18 to 25 and adult mental health clients. Intensive case management services with outreach and engagement services are required. Interventions may be time-limited or longer-term, and will be part of an outcome-oriented treatment plan developed within a managed care framework, which includes periodic reviews for appropriateness of services and intensity.

The individual in this role will participate actively in the treatment planning and review process, including supporting documentation of the clinical services performed. You would be required to work with primary care physicians, DCYF, inpatient facilities, mental health residential facilities, and other adult servicing agencies to develop a comprehensive treatment plan for clients with significant mental health problems in the community. Case management includes coordination and consultation with other service providers and community resources, and referrals to facilitate meeting the clients' needs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES

• Provides direct services and / or internal and external organization referrals for clients.
• Develops treatment plans and maintains accurate and timely clinical records according to organization policy.
• Performs outreaches / services to community locations to engage clients in care.
• To comply with County and State standards there will be service intensity expectations.
• Prepares necessary reports, summaries, and progress notes, and incorporates them into clinical records.
• Performs consultations and liaison duties with other agencies and resources on behalf of the client.
• Assists clients 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.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

CREDENTIALS

Perks at Sound!

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

Full time Team Member and child(ren) coverage until child's 26th birthday

2x annual salary + additional $25,000

100% premiums paid by Sound

for health care (limited) and dependent day care costs (pre-tax)

The Standard

401(k) plan (organization contribution) - Sound contributes 3% to team members plan even if you don't.

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