• Two (2) years of clinical experience.

• Masters level degree or higher required (M.S.W., M.S., M.A., M.Ed.)

• This job requires credentials from multiple states. Credentials from the primary work state are required before hire. Additional Credentials from the secondary work state(s) are required post hire.

• Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (Washington) within 6 months of hire AND Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Oregon) within 6 months of hire

      OR

• Professional Counselor License (Oregon) within 6 months of hire AND Mental Health Counselor License (Washington) within 6 months of hire

      OR

• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (Washington) within 6 months of hire AND Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (Oregon) within 6 months of hire

      OR

• Psychologist License (Oregon) within 6 months of hire AND Psychologist License (Washington)

• National Provider Identifier required at hire

• Thorough knowledge of psychosocial diagnostic categories and treatment approaches including evidence-based treatment modalities, suicide assessment, and therapeutic crisis intervention


• Working knowledge of legal requirements for reporting abuse and homicidal threats


• Quickly and accurately assess, diagnose and develop treatment plans


• Intervene and effectively treat emergent problems involving mental health functioning


• Strong interpersonal communication and problem solving skills


• Rapidly establish rapport with a diverse population of patients presenting with a wide range of psychiatric, social and emotional difficulties


• Process and communicate in a manner that is sensitive and appropriate to the cultural, linguistic and psychological needs of patients, families and other healthcare team members.


• Function effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary team and to collaborate well with other disciplines despite potential disagreements or conflict.


• Remain calm and use appropriate skills to defuse potentially violent or aggressive situations


• In the event of patient suicide, the resilience to manage emotional impact, ability to evaluate clinical assessment and treatment plan decisions, and integrate new learning.


• Identify and respond to chances in policies, regulations, and procedures which can impact the patient.


• Ability to use electronic medical record.


• Ability to access, diagnose and treat child and adult mental health patients. Individual, couple, family and group therapy skills required.

• Thorough and working knowledge of psychological diagnostic categories and evidenced based treatment approaches.


• Working knowledge of relevant outcome measures.


• Familiarity with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.


• Working knowledge of legal requirements for reporting abuse, homicidal threats, involuntary hospitalization, etc.


• Thorough and working knowledge of ethical guidelines and behaviors for therapists.


• Ability to access, diagnose and treat child and adult mental health patients. Individual, couple, family and group therapy skills required.


• Ability to manage a large caseload, and to interface with large provider and support staff.


• Efficient use of electronic medical record.


• Proficient electronic mail communication skills.


• Proficient computer skills in windows applications.


• Knowledge of Co-occurring mental health and chemical dependency disorders.

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