Mental Health Clinician Part Time 15 hrs per week

Our Mission: Lutheran Community Services Northwest partners with individuals, families and communities for health, justice and hope.

About Us Lutheran Community Services Northwest is a non-profit human services agency that improves lives of people in communities throughout Washington, Oregon and Idaho. We provide a wide variety of services to adults, adolescents, children, families, schools and communities. We are privileged to touch lives of all ages, cultures and faiths.

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is Part Time 15 hours per week - The Mental Health Clinician is responsible for providing counseling/psychotherapy to children and families, adults, couples, and groups.  This position is also responsible for maintaining accurate clinical records, relating to other staff in a supportive manner, retaining professional credentials and keeping them currentand representing the agency in the community.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Provide counseling and/or psychotherapy to individuals, couples, families, and groups experiencing emotional and mental health challenges
• Assess and diagnose clinical issues and create treatment plans in conjunction with client needs and strengths
• Create and timely maintain all necessary clinical paperwork to document assessments, service planning and client progress that meets the requirements of the clinic and the  OARs in the EHR
• Utilize supervision and provide consultation to community resources when appropriate
• Follow professional, regulatory, ethical and agency standards
• Demonstrate awareness and sensitivity in the delivery of client services as it relates to the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of the populations served
• Maintain compliance with all relevant program/department requirements, including and not limited to adhering to all record-keeping and reporting requirements
• Model and encourage direct, professional communication among staff members and facilitate development of a positive staff support network, while working with a multidisciplinary team
• Other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibility: This is not a supervisory position.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Master’s degree granted by an accredited institution in Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, Social Work, Psychology, or closely related field is required
• Previous experience conducting assessments, diagnostics, and treatment planning acquired through internship or employment is required
• Experience with trauma-focused and evidence-based interventions
• Adhere to the code of ethics of a professional counseling association
• Collaborate with substance use disorder counselors, case managers, psychiatric medication managers and community partners to provide comprehensive client care  

CREDENTIALS:

LCSW, LMFT, LPC, or QMHP-C in the State of Oregon is required; eligibility for licensure, or working toward licensure in Oregon is required

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Ability to work well under pressure and work effectively in a multicultural setting, demonstrating excellent organizational skills, communication  and interpersonal skills. General experience with Google Suite and Microsoft Office and  experience utilizing an EHR (Credible).

CLEARANCES

• Standard LCSNW criminal clearance, including national sex offender
• ORCHARDS background clearance
• SAM/OIG (healthcare sanctions)

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to read, write, and speak in English.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, professionals, and/or the general public

The Perks:  We offer a full benefits package with options for medical, dental, prescription and vision coverage; employer-paid short and long-term disability, as well as life insurance.  Vacation includes up to 2 weeks in the first year.  Up to 2 weeks of Sick leave for you or to take care of your immediate family (based on hours worked). 12 Paid Holidays plus 2 Floating Holidays each year.  A 403(b) Retirement plan, with employer matching after meeting eligibility requirements.  Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is designed to help and support you. Staff potentially eligible for Student Loan Forgiveness program as a 501(c) 3 employer.

We thank all candidates in advance for their interest in joining the Lutheran Community Services Northwest team.  Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

LUTHERAN COMMUNITY SERVICES NORTHWEST IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND COMMITTED TO CULTURAL COMPETENCY.