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Job description

SUMMARY

Provides individual and family therapy as well as case management services to a diverse population of children, youth, and adults in Skamania County in order to maintain people in the community and or least restrictive setting and reduce the need for psychiatric hospitalization.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Provides individual and family therapy to Skamania County residents.

Provides Mental Health Assessments and intakes including Axis V, DSM diagnosis and treatment recommendations.

Formulates case management, consultative, and referral services.

Implements involuntary mental health treatment procedures.

Provides crisis and ITA evaluations on an on-call basis.

Actively participates in joint case planning and coordination with multi-disciplinary team and agency therapists and psychiatrist including DSHS and SSI evaluations.

Attends weekly supervision and team meetings as requested.

Provides testimony in court as required.

Responsible for maintenance and timeliness of all records, progress notes, and other required documentation.

PERIPHERAL FUNCTIONS

Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of Evidenced Based theories, principles, and practices of the evaluation and treatment of persons exhibiting social, emotional, and/or behavioral difficulties.

Knowledge of DSM, Axis V treatment manual.

Knowledge of case management/community support criteria and the ability to produce and maintain accurate and consistent records of each case.

Proficient use of standard office equipment including computers, copiers, fax machines as well as current computer software including Excel and Word.

Ability to maintain confidentiality and working knowledge of HIPAA regulations as it pertains to mental health records.

Ability to accurately diagnose, according to the DSM, and to prepare and implement effective treatment plans and updates.

Ability to work independently.

Ability to communicate effectively with clients, staff, and the public.

Ability to manage conflict.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Master's degree in social work, psychology or other related field, plus two years of clinical experience required. Must be registered licensed in the State of Washington, or registered and working towards such licensure to perform Mental Health Therapist duties. Must obtain Washington state license within three years of employment.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed primarily in an office environment. On-call status is required for emergency situations. Due to the nature of the work, potential hazards exist when dealing with clients.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The duties of the above position require sitting, walking, stooping, bending, reaching, pulling, twisting, and the ability to lift up to 25 pounds. Requires finger dexterity, sense of touch, gripping with fingers and hands; ability to see, hear voice conversation, and to speak.

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skills typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload.

It is the policy of Skamania County to not discriminate against any person with regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, or physical/mental disability.

Job Type: Contract

Salary: $65.00 per hour

Medical specialties:

• Psychiatry

COVID-19 considerations:

Following current CDC and WA DOH guidelines.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Stevenson, WA 98648: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location, may consider remote options but prefer onsite.