Offer summary

Qualifications:

Valid state licensure as a Licensed Advanced Social Worker, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, or similar required., Two years of clinical practice with underserved populations desired., Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential., Knowledge of community linkage resources and computer skills are required..

Key responsabilities:

Provide individual and group counseling services to assist clients in personal and social development.

Collect psycho-social data and assist primary care providers in managing medical care.

Develop detailed care plans and document them in the electronic health record.

Participate in community outreach activities and provide in-service training for staff as needed.

Job description

Top-Tier Perks Just for You!

Pay Range:
$79,998 - $110,722 USD Annually - Independently Licensed Clinical Social Workers; Mental Health Counselors; Marriage and Family Therapist
$32.50 - $47.73 USD Hourly - Licensed Social Worker Associate; Mental Health Counselor Associate, Marriage and Family Therapist Associate
Salary is determined based on applicable experience and education. External offers typically do not exceed the mid-point of the pay range.

Competitive compensation package includes:

$2,500 Sign on Bonus
Annual Milestone Bonuses
Outstanding benefits including medical, dental, sabbatical leave, CME, retirement, and malpractice insurance
Retirement Plans – CHAS Health matches the employee’s contribution, up to 6% of gross wages
Generous 6 weeks of paid time off to support work/life balance
Student Loan Repayment Programs: National Health Service Corps (NHSC), Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC), Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), and CHAS Health Loan Repayment Program
Career growth opportunities and much more!

*above benefits dependent upon eligibility criteria
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Don’t meet every single requirement? At CHAS Health we are dedicated to building a workplace where all employees feel respected and a sense of belonging. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway! You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Purpose of Job:

Improve the overall health of the communities we serve by providing social or behavioral health services to patients and families by performing the following duties:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Provides individual and group counseling services within individual scope of practice to assist in clients in achieving more effective personal, social, educational and vocational development and adjustment.
Available to primary care providers for behavioral health staffing and consultation.
Collects psycho-social data about individuals and provide gathered information to providers to assist them in managing medical care.
Perform mental health evaluations utilizing approved evaluation tools assessing amenability to mental health treatment and level of care needed.
Develops detailed care plans for each client and document as part of the electronic health record.
Links clients with various community resources.
Provides in-service training for CHAS staff as requested.
Participates in community outreach activities as directed.
For staff with chemical dependency expertise:
- Responsible for performing chemical dependency assessments on clients using approved testing instruments and evaluating tools, and determining their amenability for referral to other agencies and/or programs.
- Conducts individual and group counseling and education focusing on alcohol and drug treatment, relapse prevention, and cognitive behavioral change.
For staff with clinical supervision training and duties:
- Supervises and coordinates volunteers and behavioral health / social work students as required.
- Facilitates peer review and chart audit process as assigned.
Performs other duties assigned, including supporting the CHAS Health Mission and Core Values.

Qualifications:

Education/Experience: Valid state licensure as a Licensed Advanced Social Worker (or associate), Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (or associate), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (or associate), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (or associate), Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, and/or Licensed Professional Counselor required. Two years of clinical practice with underserved populations desired.

Skills: Knowledge of available community linkage resources. Excellent oral and written communications skills required. Computer skills required. Work requires consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion. BLS (CPR/AED) required. Valid drivers’ license and insurance required. Commitment to supporting a safe and respectful environment is required.

Physical Demands:

Movement around the facility between 1/3 and 2/3rds of the day is required, as well as sitting at a workstation or patient rooms. Using hands occurs over 2/3rds of the day, while reaching with arms less than 1/3rd of the day. Communicating is required over 2/3rds of the day. Lifting up to 10 lbs occasionally is required.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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