Job DetailsJob Location: Long Beach WA - Long Beach, WAPosition Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: UndisclosedJob Shift: DayDescriptionWillapa Behavioral Health & Wellness is searching for a full-time, compassionate, Mental Health Professional to work on site at our Long Beach, WA office which is right on the Pacific Coast. The Mental Health Professional must meet Washington DOH requirements for the Certified Agency Affiliated Counselor (CAAC) or the Licensed agency affiliated counselor (LAAC) found on DOH’s websiteThe Mental Health Professional will provide client centered treatment using evidence based practices that are kept within agency philosophy and policies, and within State and County guidelines. They will maintain the highest standards of dignity and respect when interacting with clients, staff and community partners, and keep their schedule up to date and accessible to office staff. They will keep all appointments within 5 minutes of the appointed time at least 90% of the time and return all phone calls within the next business day.QualificationsMinimum Qualifications: * Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, counseling, or a related field and five years supervised experience. Or master’s degree in counseling or related social sciences and two years of supervised experience.
Experience in providing counseling services to individuals and groups.
Able to maintain good rapport with co-workers.
Demonstrate competency in working with people with mental illness.
Demonstrate ability to do differential diagnosis using DSM-V.
Knowledge of and skill with using evidence-based therapeutic techniques.
Ability to do crisis intervention and ITA investigation.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, computer proficiency to document in the electronic medical record (EMR) and utilize telehealth and Microsoft office suite.
Undergo and pass criminal background check upon initial employment and any subsequent checks required by the agency.
Meet requirements of agency’s drug free workplace policy.
Excellent customer service with a client focus.
Able to sit, stand and move for long hours at a time and lift up to 25 pounds.
A valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle.
Able to drive in daylight, darkness, and typical Northwest weather conditions.
Meet the current Washington health care vaccination requirements for health care workers.
Salary $25.00 – $ 33.00 plus pay for performance up to additional $2,000/year based on degree and experience.Sign on Bonus/relocation: $2,000 based upon distance moved.Pay for Performance quarterly bonus: Eligible for $600.00 per quarter.WBHW is a HRSA/National Health Care Services Corporation eligible site for load reimbursement as a rural location.Benefits
Flexible Work Schedule can be either 4 day 10 hour shifts, or 5 day 8 hour shifts.
Vacation 4 weeks
Holidays 12 recognized
Medical Insurance Regence medical plans, effective beginning of month after start date
Dental Insurance LifeMap network, effective beginning of month after start date
Vision Insurance Lifemap beginning of month following start date
Pet Insurance Nationwide
Retirement Plan
Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance $10,000
Malpractice Insurance immediate coverage
Wellness Benefit $240.00 per year
Professional Development Assistance $500.00 per year
Empower Program through Mystrength
Travel Assistance Plan Lifemap
AIG/Valic Retirement
Willapa Behavioral Health & Wellness is a behavioral health outpatient treatment provider. We are nationally accredited and have provided high quality care with experienced professionals to Pacific County since 1986. Services include mental health programs for adults, children & families, case management, chemical and problem gambling treatments, peer services, domestic violence perpetrator treatment, co-occurring disorders, medically assisted treatment, psychiatric prescribing, trauma sensitive primary care, and 24/7 mobile crisis services.Working for Willapa Behavioral Health & Wellness allows you quick access to the coast and beautiful landscape. The areas in which we are located have beautiful views and outdoor activities. Long Beach, WA location is steps from the Pacific Ocean, providing beautiful, comfortable living with plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities including hiking, camping, fishing, biking, and much more. Recently named by Coastal Living Magazine a "Best Places to Live" and affordable. Our Raymond and Montesano locations are located approximately 3 hours from Portland and 2 hours from Seattle, and our Long Beach location is 2 hours from Portland and 3 hours from Seattle, all located in a beautiful, calm setting.If you are looking to serve humanity and make a difference, we are the place you want to be. Rural health allows for the opportunity to make a difference in peoples’ lives, learn new skills and resources, in a beautiful setting and be present for your life.We embrace and encourage our staff differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics such as personality and personal interests that make our staff unique.
