Mental Health Professional

MAJOR DUTIES:  The MHP works under the supervision of the Program Director. This position provides behavioral health services to agency patients ages 5 - 12. In fulfilling these duties, the incumbent performs the following duties independently:

• Review Washington Administrative Codes (WACs), CARF standards, Revised Codes (RCWs), and Federal regulations pertaining to behavioral health treatment to ensure compliance with these regulations in all therapeutic services
• Work with the patients and guardians in the development of an individual services plan that is strength based and meets their unique needs in compliance with WAC-246-341.
• Provide individual therapy and case management services to patients assigned to them in accordance with the individual service plan and evaluation recommendations.
• Work as part of a treatment team
• Maintain complete and up to date clinical files that document all services and contacts provided consistent with the requirements of WAC-246-341.
• Support and implement agency policies and procedures.
• represent the agency in the community at various meetings and clinical reviews with the approval of the supervisor.
• Be available on-call to ensure continuity of care for agency patients as needed, and
• Other duties as assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• A master’s degree or further advanced degree in counseling or one of the social sciences from an accredited college or university required;
• Meet the requirements of a mental health professional as defined in WAC-246-341
• Must qualify as a Mental Health Professional (MHP) and obtain a WA State Credential to practice prior to starting the position;
• Have at least 1 year of experience working with children who have a mental health condition preferred
• current unencumbered driver license and proof of current car insurance
• good verbal and written communication skills
• great attendance
• ability to work well with others.